Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: What will the cars of 2030 be like?

Expect evolution rather than revolution though EV architecture will offer greater flexibility of layout and design

3 February 2021
Road to 2030: What will the cars of 2030 be like?
New cars

First ride: 2021 Pininfarina Battista review

£1.7m, 1900bhp four-motor electric hypercar is shaping up to be a true pioneer

3 February 2021
First ride: 2021 Pininfarina Battista review
Slideshow

The world’s greatest homologation specials

We look at the best cars that qualified as race cars because we were able to buy them for use on the road

2 February 2021
The world’s greatest homologation specials
Finance and corporate

Tesla to receive at least €1bn in German state aid, report claims

Claim follows EU-approved plan to give aid to car makers to support EV battery production in Europe

2 February 2021
Tesla to receive at least €1bn in German state aid, report claims
New cars

Mini to ditch leather from its future interiors

Removing leather is one of a range of sustainability changes to come from British brand

2 February 2021
Mini to ditch leather from its future interiors
Tech, development and manufacturing

Report: EV charger rollout too slow to support 2030 ICE ban

Think tank says chargers must be installed in UK five times faster than at the current rate

2 February 2021
Report: EV charger rollout too slow to support 2030 ICE ban
20 ford focus estate
2006 Ford Focus or a deposit on a PCP? Your choice
Used cars

James Ruppert: The past is the future when it comes to cars

If you’re hardly driving any more, why buy new? Instead, plump for a banger

2 February 2021
James Ruppert: The past is the future when it comes to cars
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Bentley plays safe with AVs, Renault's Mobilize momentum and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week in gossip from across the automotive industry

2 February 2021
Autocar confidential: Bentley plays safe with AVs, Renault's Mobilize momentum and more
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: The state of today's technology, and what's needed for the future

Lighter, more powerful batteries are the focus but tech like ultracapacitors has a part to play too

2 February 2021
Road to 2030: The state of today's technology, and what's needed for the future
Government and legislation

Government pledges £20 million to on-street EV charger scheme

Funding boost gives potential for 8000 public devices in operation next year

2 February 2021
Government pledges £20 million to on-street EV charger scheme

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