Tech, development and manufacturing

Stellantis CEO hints at survival of Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant

Talks with UK government have been "extremely positive" – but approval for further investment isn't confirmed

12 May 2021
Stellantis CEO hints at survival of Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant
New cars

New Alpine A110 Legende GT brings 292bhp, bespoke design

Updated version of Legende GT is limited to 300 units and priced from £61,655

12 May 2021
New Alpine A110 Legende GT brings 292bhp, bespoke design
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The current Convertible is one of Mini's best-selling cars
Electric cars

Mini confirms successor to convertible in 2025

Sixth-generation drop-top will be core to Mini’s plan to go all-electric by early 2030s

12 May 2021
Mini confirms successor to convertible in 2025
New cars

Volkswagen ID Buzz to begin imminent self-driving trials

Prototypes of retro electric van will be used to develop Argo AI’s cutting-edge Level 4 self-driving system

12 May 2021
Volkswagen ID Buzz to begin imminent self-driving trials
New cars

New Ineos Grenadier off-roader delayed until 2022

Much-hyped 4x4 was due to be launched this year but has been pushed back due to "unavoidable delays"

12 May 2021
New Ineos Grenadier off-roader delayed until 2022
Environment and energy

Nissan: Euro 7 regulations could accelerate EV shift

COO believes new rules could prompt manufacturers wholesale switch to electric cars ahead of 2030

12 May 2021
Nissan: Euro 7 regulations could accelerate EV shift
New cars

New 2021 Vauxhall Combo-e Life brings 174-mile range for £31,160

Small electric MPV shares a drivetrain with the Corsa-e supermini and can be specified in two sizes

12 May 2021
New 2021 Vauxhall Combo-e Life brings 174-mile range for £31,160
Motorsport

The five rules of race circuit design

There's a lot more that goes into making a track than you might think, as Apex Circuit Design explains

12 May 2021
The five rules of race circuit design
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Valhalla (in white) and Vanquish (blue) will make production
New cars

New Aston Martin boss outlines bold transformation plan

We speak to Tobias Moers about swapping bespoke V6 power for AMG tech, and forging ahead with EVs

12 May 2021
New Aston Martin boss outlines bold transformation plan
Tech, development and manufacturing

Porsche expands upgrade service for older models

Service includes gearbox conversions, uprated suspension packages and even Dakar-inspired off-road kit for the Mk1 Cayenne

11 May 2021
Porsche expands upgrade service for older models

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