Motorsport

Sebastian Vettel to race for Aston Martin from 2021

Four-time F1 world champion joins team currently known as Racing Point after being dropped by Ferrari

10 September 2020
Sebastian Vettel to race for Aston Martin from 2021
New cars

Maserati confirms 13 new models as part of bold brand relaunch

New Grecale small SUV and electrification to play a big part in the Italian marque's future plans

10 September 2020
Maserati confirms 13 new models as part of bold brand relaunch
Mercedes-Benz emissions testing
Car makers will need to provide CO2 and MPG of every car built
Business

Car makers risk missing deadline to publish WLTP figures

Each car will soon need a unique CO2 and MPG rating for its exact specification, which raises big issues

10 September 2020
Car makers risk missing deadline to publish WLTP figures
New cars

New McLaren R Pack boosts 620R driving experience

Pack adds titanium exhaust and carbonfibre roof scoop, front wing louvres and interior details for £25,000

9 September 2020
New McLaren R Pack boosts 620R driving experience
Business

Ex-Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn to face charges over Dieselgate

Martin Winterkorn joins four other former senior managers set to stand trial on charges of serious fraud in Germany

9 September 2020
Ex-Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn to face charges over Dieselgate
New cars

Seat axes diesel Ibiza and Arona from UK range

Oil-burning models removed from sale due to lack of customer demand; 1.0-litre petrol becomes only option

9 September 2020
Seat axes diesel Ibiza and Arona from UK range
New cars

Nissan builds 500,000th Leaf in Sunderland factory

Nissan’s popular EV hits production milestone in time for World EV Day

9 September 2020
Nissan builds 500,000th Leaf in Sunderland factory
New cars

Half of drivers broke 70mph limit in 2019, but speeding isn’t rising

DfT reveals that 50% of drivers broke motorway limit and 54% broke 30mph limit, but compliance is stable

9 September 2020
Half of drivers broke 70mph limit in 2019, but speeding isn’t rising
New cars

Land Rover Defender Hard Top commercial variant goes on sale

Business-focused, short-wheelbase version of reborn 4x4 starts from £35,820 excluding VAT

9 September 2020
Land Rover Defender Hard Top commercial variant goes on sale

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