IBIS batteries
New Ibis inverter tech means fewer parts on an EV
Technology

The tech making electric car batteries smaller and cheaper

Ibis project uses package-friendly microinverters to reverse current and remove need for on-board charger

14 September 2023
The tech making electric car batteries smaller and cheaper
2022 volkswagen id buzz new york2
The VW ID Buzz has been one of the most talked-about new vehicles in recent history
Corporate

Editor's letter: Thomas Schafer is taking VW to new heights

A year in, the friendly and approachable German exec has more than found his feet

14 September 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Thomas Schafer is taking VW to new heights
Alpine suv render 2023
Alpine’s E-segment SUV will be aimed at the US market
New cars

New Alpine electric SUVs to gain A110-inspired handling

Electric range-toppers will rival Porsche Macan and Cayenne with torque vectoring and four-wheel steering

14 September 2023
New Alpine electric SUVs to gain A110-inspired handling
bmw m4 cs badging
The previous-generation M4 CS was launched in 2017
New cars

BMW M4 CS: next generation to land in 2024

Hardcore M4 to arrive alongside M5 and M5 Touring as well as facelifts of M3 and standard M4

13 September 2023
BMW M4 CS: next generation to land in 2024
Mercedes CLA concept front
DRLs will be a star attraction for Mercedes in the future
New cars

DRLs of Mercedes CLA concept to be "electric exhaust" of future EVs

Entry-level Tesla Model 3 rival will come with Superscreen, 250kW charging and 536bhp AMG variant

13 September 2023
DRLs of Mercedes CLA concept to be "electric exhaust" of future EVs
Exterior Static 04
SAIC-owned MG was the 11th largest brand for UK car sales during August
Government and legislation

EU launches probe into low-priced Chinese electric cars

Imports from Chinese car makers to western Europe doubled to more than 200,000 in 2022

13 September 2023
Autocar Business
EU launches probe into low-priced Chinese electric cars
London electric taxi
Leather-lined EVs were for the wealthy, as this cabbie’s get-up shows
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1897

London's first self-propelled, all-electric taxi draws in waves of criticism

13 September 2023
From the archive: on this day in 1897
Rishi Sunak petrol station
The Treasury has made no comment about the future of fuel duty or road pricing
Consumer

Could pay-per-mile road charging come to the UK?

As electric cars become more common, fuel duty revenues decrease. Could a tax reform be on the cards?

13 September 2023
Could pay-per-mile road charging come to the UK?
Ferrari
This week, Steve meets his favourite Ferrari of them all...
My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 53)

In our first anniversary edition, Steve and Matt get unexpectedly good customer service, and talk concours events

13 September 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 53)
Lotus Elise S1 front quarter tracking
Some owners of Lotus Elise S1s have reported success registering their cars as ULEZ-compliant
Consumer

How to register your car as ULEZ-compliant

There are several hoops to jump through to prove an older car is compliant, but it is possible

12 September 2023
How to register your car as ULEZ-compliant

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