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2022 Range Rover

New Range Rover debuts, gets EV launch date

Land Rover has revealed the fifth-generation Range Rover with a new platform, electrification and more luxury and technology than ever.
Published 26 October 2021
Vazirani Automotive Ekonk debuts

Vazirani Ekonk is “world’s lightest electric car”

Vazirani Automotive has unveiled a new sports car which it claims is the world’s lightest electric car and the fastest made in India.
Published 26 October 2021
Sunday Times Driving picks the 10 best electric cars

Tesla now valued over $1 trillion

Tesla’s market value has exceeded the $1 trillion (£723.6 billion) mark following an order from car rental firm Hertz for 100,000 vehicles.
Published 26 October 2021
Experts worry of inflated petrol prices over lockdown

Petrol is at its most costly in almost a decade

The average price of petrol has hit a record high of 142.94p per litre, breaking the previous record which has stood since April 2012.
Published 25 October 2021
Acura branding appears on Red Bull racer for 2021 US GP

Red Bull and AlphaTauri run Acura branding in US

Both Red Bull and AlphaTauri Formula 1 cars will wear Acura branding in this weekend’s US Grand Prix, a departure from the Honda livery.
Published 22 October 2021
Lorry rolls into Bristol harbour during filming of TV series

Lorry rolls into Bristol harbour

A lorry and trailer have fallen into a harbour in Bristol during the filming on a new BBC comedy series.
Published 22 October 2021
Petrol stations in UK warn of fuel supply issues as lorry driver shortage bites

Petrol shortage: Fuel sales fall

The petrol shortage crisis appears to be over with fuel sales fallen by two thirds and filling station tank levels returned to normal levels.
Published 22 October 2021
Lexus LC Black Inspiration

Stealthy Lexus LC revealed

Lexus has revealed a new special edition of its LC coupé flagship, which sees subtle changes to the exterior and under the skin.
Published 21 October 2021
Learner drivers battle to book tests post-lockdown with six-hour online queues

Long driving test backlog remains

Learner drivers continue to face lengthy waiting times for practical driving tests, in some cases as long as 24 weeks.
Published 21 October 2021
The Batman's Batmobile in RC format - by Hot Wheels

New Batman RC car revealed

Hot Wheels has revealed its latest radio-controlled car, a 1/10 scale replica of the all-new Batmobile.
Published 21 October 2021
Porsche 3D-print bodyform full bucket seat

Porsche launches 3D-printed bucket seat

Porsche has launched a new 3D-printed bucket seat, parts of which can be adapted during construction to individual driver requirements.
Published 20 October 2021
Volkswagen ID.4 sets 35,770-mile record

VW ID.4 sets 35,770-mile record

A Volkswagen ID.4 has broken the world record for the 'longest continuous journey by an electric vehicle (non-solar) in a single country'.
Published 20 October 2021