Rare earth material EV battery
Rare earth materials are known for their use in the permanent magnet electric motors of EVs
Technology

Under the skin: how rare earth metals are used in electric cars

We take a closer look at the 17 metals EV manufacturers love, and analyse their sustainability

17 July 2023
Under the skin: how rare earth metals are used in electric cars
mclaren solus gt front quarter tracking
Solus GT originally appeared in the Gran Turismo video game as a 'Vision Gran Turismo' concept
New cars

McLaren Solus GT: 830bhp V10-powered monster tops Shootout

McLaren Vision Gran Turismo concept turned into £3m, 25-run, sub-1000kg special with 830bhp

16 July 2023
McLaren Solus GT: 830bhp V10-powered monster tops Shootout
Crowds enjoy the action at the 2023 Festival of Speed. Ph. by PA.
Goodwood Festival of Speed's Sunday final day is still expected to go ahead
Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood Festival of Speed Sunday will go ahead after Saturday cancelled

Organisers forced to cancel Saturday due to 50mph-plus wind forecast - but have confirmed the final day will go ahead

15 July 2023
Goodwood Festival of Speed Sunday will go ahead after Saturday cancelled
New cars

New HiPhi Y makes UK debut at Goodwood's Electric Avenue

Chinese EV firm's mid-step SUV will come with a range of around 500 miles and up to 331bhp

14 July 2023
New HiPhi Y makes UK debut at Goodwood's Electric Avenue
Nio ET5 in Electric Avenue
Nio will come to the UK in late 2023 with the Tesla Model 3-rivalling ET5
New cars

Nio ET5 electric saloon on show at Goodwood ahead of UK launch

Chinese EV marque finally commits to a UK entry, bringing a Tesla Model 3 rival and battery swap stations

14 July 2023
Nio ET5 electric saloon on show at Goodwood ahead of UK launch
niobolt elise 8
It matches a 155-mile range with a low-slung, ground-hugging silhouette
New cars

Nyobolt presents reborn Lotus Elise S1 EV concept at Goodwood

Ultra-rapid-charging Nyobolt concept is 1246kg, 470bhp EV set to start road testing this year

14 July 2023
Nyobolt presents reborn Lotus Elise S1 EV concept at Goodwood
New cars

Tamiya Wild One returns as £35,000 road-legal electric buggy

The Little Car Company revives 1980s’ remote-controlled car as two-seat off-roader for big kids

14 July 2023
Tamiya Wild One returns as £35,000 road-legal electric buggy
AIM EV Sport 01 Goodwood front tracking
AIM EV Sport 01 took to the hill at Goodwood Festival of Speed
New cars

UK could build Nissan GT-R designer's lightweight electric sports car

Striking AIM EV Sport 01 stars at Goodwood with focus on driver enjoyment; limited production run possible

14 July 2023
UK could build Nissan GT-R designer's lightweight electric sports car
MG 4 Badge close up
MG still owns Longbridge site in Birmingham, but production stopped there in 2016
Vehicle manufacturing

SAIC confirms UK is a possibility for new MG factory

"We still treat UK as part of Europe," said MG boss; strong UK sales could make local production viable

14 July 2023
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SAIC confirms UK is a possibility for new MG factory

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Classic porsche refueling using e fuel
Porsche is one of the leading car brands when it comes to exploring e-fuels
New cars

What are e-fuels and how can they reduce car emissions?

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What are e-fuels and how can they reduce car emissions?

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BTCC 2026 calendar
BTCC will stage races over 10 weekends in 2026
Motorsport

BTCC confirms 10-event calendar for 2026

2 May 2025
BTCC confirms 10-event calendar for 2026