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Ionetic is targeting better density than Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3 battery packs
Tech, development and manufacturing

UK start-up targets niche marques with cost-cutting battery R&D

New UK tech start-up Ionetic to offer small car makers battery development and production capacity from 2023

6 September 2022
Autocar Business
UK start-up targets niche marques with cost-cutting battery R&D
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Agile responses and a sweet turbo triple are two main draws of the Smart Roadster
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Smart Roadster

The Smart Roadster is small in size and price but big on fun

6 September 2022
Used car buying guide: Smart Roadster
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Long-Term Review

Audi Q4 E-tron Sportback 2022 long-term test

Has Audi’s electric SUV lived up to its ‘right-sized’ billing? Eleven months on, here’s our verdict

6 September 2022
Audi Q4 E-tron Sportback 2022 long-term test
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Registrations grew by 1.2% year on year – the first sign of growth since February – but, bar 2021, it was still the worst August since 2013
Dealership, sales and marketing

SMMT calls for government support after weak August sales

The SMMT has urged the new prime minister to act quickly to support the car industry's recovery

5 September 2022
Autocar Business
SMMT calls for government support after weak August sales
Prologium building
ProLogium previously stated it will begin mass production of solid-state batteries by 2023
Tech, development and manufacturing

Taiwanese battery manufacturer considers UK for $8bn gigafactory

Solid-state battery specialist ProLogium shortlists 90 potential sites across five European countries

5 September 2022
Autocar Business
Taiwanese battery manufacturer considers UK for $8bn gigafactory
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Second-hand picks

Greatest roadtests ever: Seat Leon Cupra R

The value-packed Seat Leon Cupra R led a thriving generation of hot hatches

5 September 2022
Greatest roadtests ever: Seat Leon Cupra R
Polestar 2 front dynamic testing
New cars

2023 Polestar 2 pictured in the Alps with subtly facelifted design

First glances of undisguised prototype appear to show an updated grille and wheel designs

5 September 2022
2023 Polestar 2 pictured in the Alps with subtly facelifted design
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Consumer

Numberplate theft on rise as crooks clone and dodge fines

Numberplates are being stolen and fitted to similar-looking vehicles for criminal gain

5 September 2022
Numberplate theft on rise as crooks clone and dodge fines
Julian Thomson behind wheel
Thomson will direct a new GM Advanced Design studio based in the Midlands
Finance and corporate

Former Jaguar design boss surfaces at General Motors

Lotus Elise S1 designer Julian Thomson will oversee new UK design studio for GM

5 September 2022
Autocar Business
Former Jaguar design boss surfaces at General Motors
Astron Aerospace Omega 1 2022
Twin-stacked Omega 1 engines output 320bhp and 340lb ft yet weigh just under 32kg
Technology

Near-zero-emission rotary engine could extend life of ICEs

Astron Aerospace's Omega 1 rotary engine doesn't suffer the internal wear of a Wankel and runs on a variety of fuels

5 September 2022
Near-zero-emission rotary engine could extend life of ICEs

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