Government and legislation

Ford and Volvo back European ban on new ICE cars from 2035

Car makers put names to petition for all-EV mandate in 2035 and call for supportive charging regulations

17 May 2022
Autocar Business
Ford and Volvo back European ban on new ICE cars from 2035
Tech, development and manufacturing

Hyundai plots radically different designs for all future EVs

Korean firm to move away from Russian doll approach towards a "chess piece" philosophy

17 May 2022
Autocar Business
Hyundai plots radically different designs for all future EVs
Front 3/4 Kia Sportage
The new Kia Sportage comes with a range of adaptable engines including a brand new plug-in hybrid model with up to 43 miles (WLTP) of electric-only range.
Promoted by Kia

Why the all-new Kia Sportage is the smart company car choice

With premium style, advanced tech and impressively low plug-in hybrid running costs, here’s why Kia’s fresh new SUV is perfect for work and play

16 May 2022
Why the all-new Kia Sportage is the smart company car choice
New cars

New 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC to be revealed on 1 June

Brand’s best-selling global model will be overhauled inside and out to go up against the BMW X3

16 May 2022
New 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC to be revealed on 1 June
ABB and Shell to launch first nationwide network of worlds fastest EV charger in Germany
More than 200 of the 360kW chargers will be installed in Germany and will be available in other markets "soon"
Environment and energy

Shell and ABB unveil "world’s fastest" EV charger

ABB Terra 360 charger can supply electricity at rates of up to 360kW; will be first installed in Germany

16 May 2022
Autocar Business
Shell and ABB unveil "world’s fastest" EV charger
New cars

New Maserati MC20 Cielo: convertible supercar arriving 25 May

Open-top supercar will be brand's first mid-engined roadster since the MC12

16 May 2022
New Maserati MC20 Cielo: convertible supercar arriving 25 May
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Diesel prices are dropping but the RAC says they should be falling faster
Consumer

Diesel prices 'still six pence too high' despite recent price drops

Major fuel retailers have started to cut the price of diesel, but RAC says drivers "are continuing to get a poor deal"

16 May 2022
Diesel prices 'still six pence too high' despite recent price drops
99 BTCC Brands Hatch May 2022
Josh Cook's two wins at Brands mean he lies second in the championship
BTCC

BTCC 2022: Cook double but Turkington strikes back

Mixed weather conditions meant excellent racing on the Brands Hatch Indy circuit

16 May 2022
BTCC 2022: Cook double but Turkington strikes back
Finance and corporate

Renault Group sells Avtovaz stake with six-year buy-back option

Company CEO Luca de Meo leaves door open to return to Russia in the future "in a different context'

16 May 2022
Autocar Business
Renault Group sells Avtovaz stake with six-year buy-back option

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