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Kaluga plant builds the VW Polo, VW Tiguan and Skoda Rapid for the Russian market
Tech, development and manufacturing

VW Group ends sales and halts production in Russia

Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompts VW Group to idle two local plants and halt Russian sales

3 March 2022
Autocar Business
VW Group ends sales and halts production in Russia
Technology

Volvo tests wireless vehicle charging technology

Wirelessly charged Volvo XC40 Recharge taxis will be driven 62,000 miles a year in a three-year R&D project

3 March 2022
Volvo tests wireless vehicle charging technology
Nearly new buying guides

Nearly new buying guide: Seat Leon (Mk4)

Stylish, capable and good value, this fourth-generation family hatch is a smart buy

3 March 2022
Nearly new buying guide: Seat Leon (Mk4)
New cars

All-new Lada Niva coming in 2025

Off-road stalwart set to adopt Renault platform but will retain its go-anywhere ethos

3 March 2022
All-new Lada Niva coming in 2025
New cars

Every new Porsche 911 version coming soon

As Zuffenhausen prepares a 992.2 update for its sports car icon, a whole heap of derivatives are also in the works

3 March 2022
Every new Porsche 911 version coming soon
Move Electric

Epure Race electric trials bike review

New electric off-roader offers Kick Start thrills without the emissions

3 March 2022
Epure Race electric trials bike review
F1

Motorsport UK bans Russian licence holders from UK

Decision has significant implications for the summer’s F1 British GP, where Haas driver Mazepin is due to compete

2 March 2022
Motorsport UK bans Russian licence holders from UK
Tech, development and manufacturing

Ford separates electric and combustion vehicle businesses

Formation of new Model E and Blue divisions will enable quicker development of models in both segments

2 March 2022
Autocar Business
Ford separates electric and combustion vehicle businesses
New cars

New Alpine A4810 previewed as hydrogen-fuelled supercar

Student-designed concept could hint at French sports car brand's design plans for future models

2 March 2022
New Alpine A4810 previewed as hydrogen-fuelled supercar
New cars

Volkswagen Polo and Taigo gain five-star safety scores

Several new models are awarded five-star ratings as Euro NCAP starts 25th year of safety testing

2 March 2022
Volkswagen Polo and Taigo gain five-star safety scores

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