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The date for banning sales of new petrol and diesel cars across the UK is 2030
New cars

Scottish government clarifies date on new combustion cars sales ban

Mistake in document outlining Scotland's decarbonisation plans suggested date had been pushed back to 2032

12 January 2023
Scottish government clarifies date on new combustion cars sales ban
McLaren 720S Track Pack
McLaren 720S was launched as a Ferrari F8 rival in 2018
New cars

McLaren 720S production ends as successor enters development

V8 supercar bows out after five years, and reports suggest demand is already high for its successor

12 January 2023
McLaren 720S production ends as successor enters development
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Popularity of the Porsche 911 is continuing to grow as the line-up expands
Car sales

Porsche 911 overtakes Taycan in another record year for brand

Global boost for Porsche despite Taycan EV volumes dipping and Covid lockdowns in China stifling demand

12 January 2023
Autocar Business
Porsche 911 overtakes Taycan in another record year for brand
New cars

Suzuki Jimny gets extended five-door body variant

Long-rumoured, mildly stretched five-door model is destined for limited markets around the world

12 January 2023
Suzuki Jimny gets extended five-door body variant
Mercedes Benz EQE badge detail
Mercedes-Benz recently bolstered its electric line-up with the EQE and EQS saloons
New cars

Report: Mercedes-Benz to drop EQ branding for EVs in 2024

Dedicated electric car label will become redundant as combustion is phased out, say insiders

12 January 2023
Report: Mercedes-Benz to drop EQ branding for EVs in 2024
VW ID Buzz driving
The VW ID Buzz GTX will get a bespoke interior and new exterior colours compared to the standard car (pictured)
New cars

Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX to arrive in 2023 with 335bhp

Four-wheel-drive range-topper brings sporting appeal to electric MPV; camper van to follow

12 January 2023
Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX to arrive in 2023 with 335bhp
Citroen C5X 2022 front quarter static charging
Citroën has a digital nudge on its C5 X PHEV, encouraging drivers to charge more often
Electric vehicles

Can geofencing save the plug-in hybrid?

Euro 7G regulations mandate that PHEVs be able to switch to electric in specific areas

12 January 2023
Autocar Business
Can geofencing save the plug-in hybrid?
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The Q8 E-tron is Audi's only new electric car arriving in 2022
Car sales

Audi EV growth trails German rivals'

Covid lockdowns in China, chip shortage and logistical issues caused sales stagnation in 2022

11 January 2023
Autocar Business
Audi EV growth trails German rivals'
Skoda Octavia Estate 2021 front quarter tracking
The Octavia was Skoda's top seller in 2022, but volumes dipped significantly
Car sales

Russia exit and supply troubles stifle Skoda sales in 2022

Global volumes plunge by nearly 17%, although dramatic growth in India fuels hope for improvement this year

11 January 2023
Autocar Business
Russia exit and supply troubles stifle Skoda sales in 2022
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Check out what's in store this week in Steve and Matt's podcast
My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 18)

This week the boys talk about weird Funky Cat car names, EV handling upgrades and BMW's desirable new concept

11 January 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 18)

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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?

6 May 2025
What are e-fuels and how can they reduce car emissions?

Motorsport news

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