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Matchbox reveals recycled zinc toy car pack

Matchbox announces expanded range of eco toy cars

Toy-maker Mattel has announced the launch of a range of new carbon-neutral toy lines under its Mega and Matchbox brands.
Published 05 April 2022
Tesla now accepts Bitcoin as payment, Elon Musk reveals

Musk buys 9.2% stake in Twitter

Tesla boss Elon Musk has acquired a 9.2% stake in the micro-blogging platform Twitter, a move that has sent share prices in the company soaring.
Published 04 April 2022
2022 Kia Niro

2022 Kia Niro EV and PHEV details revealed

Kia has released details of its redesigned 2022 Niro crossover, once again featuring a mix of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully-electric options.
Published 04 April 2022
US oil prices drop below zero for first time in history

Petrol prices may fall by end of year

Petrol and diesel fuel prices are expected to fall much sooner than those of home energy gas, according to new analysis by the CEBR.
Published 04 April 2022

Nine best Lego car sets

Looking for the best Lego sets for car lovers? We've got you covered.
Published 01 April 2022
F1 Las Vegas 2023 launch

F1 to return to Las Vegas in 2023

Las Vegas will play host to the third of three grands prix in the United States next year.
Published 31 March 2022
2023 Rolls-Royce Spectre prototype under test

Rolls-Royce Spectre EV completes Arctic testing

The Rolls-Royce Spectre, the company’s first pure-electric model, has moved closer to production after completing Arctic winter testing.
Published 30 March 2022
2023 Lotus Eletre

Lotus Eletre SUV unveiled

Lotus has revealed the Eletre (pronounced el-etra), an electric SUV that marks a number of firsts for the company.
Published 29 March 2022
Mercedes tests Drive Pilot

Mercedes to take blame for self-driving crashes

Mercedes has announced that it will take legal responsibility for any crashes that occur while the self-driving system is engaged.
Published 28 March 2022
CMA: UK needs ten times more electric car charging points by 2030

Government aims for 10x charging points by 2030

The Department for Transport has announced funding of £500m to further expand and develop the UK’s public EV charging infrastructure.
Published 25 March 2022
M6 Toll motorway booth driver POV

Fuel duty cut makes road pricing 'more urgent'

The introduction of pay-per-mile road pricing or toll roads has become more urgent with the government cutting fuel duty.
Published 25 March 2022
High Court rules it technically isn't illegal to film on a mobile phone while driving

£1k fine as law tightens on mobile use in cars

Motorists in England, Scotland and Wales caught using a handheld mobile phone could face a £1,000 fine and six penalty points or a ban from today
Published 25 March 2022