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Tesla adds active noise reduction tech to Model S and X

Tesla adds active noise reduction tech to Model S and X
Tesla’s largest models get new feature activated via over-the-air software update, although only for latest examples
Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mokka-e get £3k price cut after grant changes

Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mokka-e get £3k price cut after grant changes
Vauxhall has responded to the UK Government's reduction of the Plug-in Car Grant by dropping the prices of the Corsa-e and Mokka-e by £3,000
'Cars are becoming here-today, gone-tomorrow commodities'

'Cars are becoming here-today, gone-tomorrow commodities'
Mike Rutherford sees the value in fully flexible leasing schemes as a means of giving motorists more freedom
Delayed trailer test law changes come into force

Delayed trailer test law changes come into force
You no longer need to take an extra test to tow a trailer, irrespective of when you passed your driving test
Volkswagen Golf receives infotainment upgrade for 2022

Volkswagen Golf receives infotainment upgrade for 2022
Faster responses, more advanced speech recognition and improved ease-of-use for Volkswagen’s MIB infotainment system
New Arrival Car unveiled as purpose-built ride-hailing EV for Uber

New Arrival Car unveiled as purpose-built ride-hailing EV for Uber
Arrival has worked closely with Uber drivers to design an affordable electric hatchback that suits the needs of the modern taxi driver
London Congestion Charge hours reduced but price stays at £15

London Congestion Charge hours reduced but price stays at £15
The £15 Congestion Charge for driving into central London will apply between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and 12pm to 6pm at weekends
Nissan Newbird concept blends classic Bluebird body and Leaf electric motor

Nissan Newbird concept blends classic Bluebird body and Leaf electric motor
The Nissan Newbird has been built to celebrate 35 years of vehicle production at the company’s Sunderland plant
Audi S1 quattro Hoonitron is an electric drift car for Ken Block

Audi S1 quattro Hoonitron is an electric drift car for Ken Block
Audi has built one-off electric S1 e-tron quattro drift car for Gymkhana star Ken Block
'Audi is shaping up to become Tesla’s biggest rival'

'Audi is shaping up to become Tesla’s biggest rival'
Steve Fowler highlights the massive strides Audi has taken in the electric car sector
New Kia Picanto Shadow edition on sale from £13,845

New Kia Picanto Shadow edition on sale from £13,845
The Shadow edition adds more equipment and exclusive design touches to Kia’s Picanto city car
Volkswagen to roll out faster charging update for ID.3 and ID.4

Volkswagen to roll out faster charging update for ID.3 and ID.4
Volkswagen’s electric hatch and SUV will have their maximum charge rate increased in “near future” via over-the-air update
E10 petrol explained: checker tool, UK prices and is it OK for your car?

E10 petrol explained: checker tool, UK prices and is it OK for your car?
What is E10 fuel and will your car run on it? Here’s everything you need to know about E10...
Right-hand-drive Shelby Cobras on sale in UK

Right-hand-drive Shelby Cobras on sale in UK
Retailer Clive Sutton opens orders for Shelby-licenced continuation and replica versions of V8-powered icon, priced from £123,950
Toyota unveils 11 new electric car concepts

Toyota unveils 11 new electric car concepts
Series of new all-electric concepts revealed by Toyota, from sports cars to SUVs and pick-ups, previewing new battery-electric strategy to 2030 and be…
New Audi Q8 e-tron confirmed for launch in 2026

New Audi Q8 e-tron confirmed for launch in 2026
Flagship Audi Q8 e-tron electric SUV will share the same PPE underpinnings as the upcoming Q6 e-tron
“The network of chargepoints is nowhere near keeping up with the sales of electric cars”

“The network of chargepoints is nowhere near keeping up with the sales of electric cars”
Mike Rutherford thinks car dealers are perfectly placed to solve the UK’s problem of a lack of public chargepoints
First Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen van enters service in Germany

First Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen van enters service in Germany
Vauxhall’s sister brand puts first fuel-cell Vivaro-e van into service with Miele, with right-hand-drive models due to arrive in the UK in 2023
Tesla Model 3 gains favour with the police

Tesla Model 3 gains favour with the police
Tesla has been testing a blues-and-twos version of the Model 3 with the UK police for the past nine months – and the early results look promising
New 2021 Nissan Ariya electric crossover on sale from £41,845

New 2021 Nissan Ariya electric crossover on sale from £41,845
Order books have opened for the new all-electric Nissan Ariya coupe-crossover, with prices starting from just under £42k
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport ‘Sur Mesure’ kicks off customisation service

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport ‘Sur Mesure’ kicks off customisation service
Bugatti has now hopped on the high-end automotive personalisation bandwagon – and this unique Chiron is the first product of its new scheme
All-electric Volkswagen ID. California campervan announced

All-electric Volkswagen ID. California campervan announced
Volkswagen confirms its ID. Buzz-based camper will be launching in “the second half of this decade”, securing jobs at the firm’s Hannover plant
Mercedes gains German government approval for Level 3 autonomous tech

Mercedes gains German government approval for Level 3 autonomous tech
Mercedes is the first brand in the world to meet the legal requirements for the system, which will enter service on the S-Class in early 2022
New limited edition Morgan Plus 8 GTR unveiled with 375bhp

New limited edition Morgan Plus 8 GTR unveiled with 375bhp
Morgan has revived its Plus 8 nameplate, launching the most powerful model in the company’s 112-year history
Ford Kuga diesel models axed

Ford Kuga diesel models axed
The Ford Kuga has followed its Fiesta sibling in dropping diesel engines from the range
BMW passes one million electrified vehicle sales

BMW passes one million electrified vehicle sales
For now, most of those sales comes from the firm’s hybrid cars, but BMW says it plans to deliver two million fully electric vehicles by 2025
Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating
The all-electric Renault Zoe hatchback is only the third car in history to receive zero stars from Euro NCAP, despite the previous model scoring top m…
"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"

"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"
Deputy editor John McIlroy points out how Toyota's experience in hybrids is now paying off
Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs

Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs
Gridserve planning a total of 20 Electric Hubs and six Electric Forecourts, with 13 sites already under construction
Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030

Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030
Volkswagen says its new partnerships will help it to reach an annual production capacity of 2.2 million electric cars by the end of the decade
Renault Kadjar updated with new trim levels and kit

Renault Kadjar updated with new trim levels and kit
The Renault Kadjar receives two new variants offering more equipment, ahead of the model’s replacement due to be shown next year
Porsche Vision Gran Turismo all-electric virtual racer unveiled 

Porsche Vision Gran Turismo all-electric virtual racer unveiled
Porsche has unwrapped a next-generation virtual race car designed for Gran Turismo 7, with 1274bhp
Toyota to launch Europe-specific hybrid and electric car platform

Toyota to launch Europe-specific hybrid and electric car platform
Toyota’s new ‘E3’ architecture will cater for different electrified powertrains in one vehicle according to market conditions, claims the firm’s Europ…
Peugeot to go electric-only in Europe by 2030

Peugeot to go electric-only in Europe by 2030
Peugeot is getting swept along in the Stellantis electrification shift, as confirmed by the brand’s CEO, Linda Jackson
Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts

Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts
Fatal car accidents involving drivers aged 70 to 79 are expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next 20 years
Polestar 2 gets over-the-air performance upgrades in Europe

Polestar 2 gets over-the-air performance upgrades in Europe
67bhp and 20Nm added to Polestar 2's dual-motor powertrain via over-the-air upgrade purchase, offered in certain European markets and the UK