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Volvo targets becoming electric-only firm within 20 years

Swedish firm committed to EV-only future, but timeline of switch will be determined by customers

17 October 2019
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Industry
Mazda e-TPV prototype 2019 first drive review - hero front

First drive: Mazda EV prototype

Just days before Mazda’s first electric model is revealed, we drive a CX-30-bodied prototype

17 October 2019
News
New cars

The greatest cars with character, spirit & soul

Do cars have a spirit about them? Many of our writers think they do, and this is why

17 October 2019
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Tesla Gigafactory

Tesla gets final approval to start production in China

American company can now begin production of its Model 3 electric saloon in Shanghai as soon as possible

17 October 2019
News
Industry
Land Rover Discovery Sport P200 2019 UK first drive review - hero front

Land Rover Discovery Sport P200 2019 UK review

Refresh brings in-cabin improvements, but switch to mild-hybrid power can't offset this petrol version's poor economy

17 October 2019
First Drive
Uniti 1 official colour palette

Uniti One electric car available to order online from £15,100

50% deposit secures the British-built affordable electric city car, which is set to land in UK and Sweden by mid-2020

17 October 2019
News
New cars
2020 Skoda Octavia sketch 1

New sketches show 2020 Skoda Octavia’s design

Skoda’s sales champion moves to a new generation with Superb-inspired design ahead of autumn reveal

17 October 2019
News
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Swindon Powertain 70kg electric motor - render

Swindon Powertrain creates compact ‘crate’ electric motor

Ultra-compact unit is designed as a cost-effective electrification option for low-volume manufacturers

17 October 2019
News
Industry

Updated: Linda Jackson to be replaced as Citroen CEO, reports say

French firm issues statement correcting Cobee's role but doesn't deny Jackson's departure

17 October 2019
News
Industry
2020 Toyota ultra-compact battery electric vehicle
Two-seater is designed for elderly and young drivers in urban environments

Toyota to launch ultra-compact EV and new battery strategy

Tokyo-bound two-seater is designed for short urban journeys; company is revamping its battery leasing programme

17 October 2019
News
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Kia Optima

Kia pulls plug on Optima in UK with no replacement coming

Kia UK will wind down sales of saloon and estate imminently, while Stinger range is set to be slimmed down to just the V6

17 October 2019
News
New cars
BMW 3 Series Touring 320d 2019 UK first drive review - hero front

BMW 3 Series Touring 320d xDrive M Sport 2019 UK review

In Touring guise, the 320d continues to combine dynamism with practicality, performance and frugality better than any rival

17 October 2019
First Drive

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