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This post was originally published on Autonews U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles’ self-driving capabilities, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.  

This post was originally published on Autonews GM is seeing significant growth in sales of vehicles and accompanying services by creating a new one-stop fleet unit aimed at helping business customers operate more efficiently.

This post was originally published on Autonews Bentley’s shift away from its iconic W-12 engine will not result in a loss of power.

This post was originally published on Autocar JLR began offering in-house insurance last October New examples of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport covered in-house will qualify for three years’ contributions JLR (formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover) will offer £150 per month towards the cost of its in-house insurance for buyers of new… Continue reading JLR to offer £150 per month towards Range Rover insurance

This post was originally published on Autocar The Nevera was revealed in 2021 as an 1888bhp evolution of the C_Two concept Evolving market and slow Nevera sales push Croatian EV firm to realise the importance of analogue appeal Rimac hasn’t sold all 150 examples of its Nevera electric hypercar, and any replacement is unlikely to be an… Continue reading Rimac unlikely to make another electric hypercar

This post was originally published on Autonews Daimler Truck North America executives showcased the company’s new autonomous and battery-electric demonstration vehicle Wednesday, ahead of the ACT Expo later this month.

This post was originally published on Autocar CEO Mate Rimac says Bugatti was planning an electric coupé-SUV before he “won the argument” for a V16 hypercar The long-awaited replacement for the Bugatti Chiron will be revealed next month, packing well over 1000bhp from a hybrid system that’s based around a naturally aspirated V16 engine. The… Continue reading New Bugatti hypercar has a naturally aspirated, one-metre-long V16

This post was originally published on Autonews Toyota reports across-the-board record results in its just-ended fiscal year, but it warns earnings will retreat in the current year.

This post was originally published on Autocar Defender 110 Sedona edition is a one-year-only special Updated Defender also adds more powerful diesel and an updated PHEV, along with interior and trim tweaks The Land Rover Defender line-up has been shuffled, with the addition of a luxurious new seven-seater, a more potent diesel engine and a new… Continue reading Land Rover Defender drops six-cylinder petrol for supercharged V8

This post was originally published on Autocar Rafale arrives as a 197bhp front-wheel-drive hybrid New model strengthens firm’s D-segment line-up with focus on driving dynamics; 295bhp version coming Order books for the Renault Rafale have opened, with the brand’s new flagship priced from £38,195. The Rafale is a hybrid coupé-SUV which Renault promises will be “a… Continue reading Renault Rafale: Flagship coupe-SUV priced from £38,195

This post was originally published on Autocar This week in Autocar… New Mini Cooper rated, Suzuki Swift vs. Renault Clio, and Ferrari’s new V12 flagship detailed This week in Autocar, we deliver our verdict on the new Mini Cooper, pit the Suzuki Swift against the Renault Clio, and detail Ferrari’s new V12-powered flagship. News The… Continue reading Autocar magazine 8 May: on sale now

This post was originally published on Autocar This week Steve gets reacquainted with the Aston Martin Bulldog… Aston Martin Bulldog driven, the RAD index, Stellantis on killing the UK car industry Episode 87 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talking about Stellantis chief Carlos Tavares’s withering… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 87)

This post was originally published on Autonews General Motors hopes to take advantage of Tesla’s recent downsizing, with a company recruiter reaching out to former interns who were sent packing by the electric-vehicle maker.

This post was originally published on Autocar Prices start from £396,000 (plus a donor car) Everrati’s electric luxo-mod business is picking up pace. Is a Pagoda with twice the original power sacrilege? Who spends almost half a million pounds on an electrified restomod? According to Everrati, it’s a very eclectic bunch. Many of its customers… Continue reading A classic, remixed: Driving an electric Mercedes SL Pagoda

This post was originally published on Autonews The 2025 BMW M4 CS starts at $124,675 including shipping and will be built at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing beginning in July.

This post was originally published on Autocar Mini’s fourth-generation supermini icon reaches for sleeker looks, extra range and the latest digital technology The latest ‘new Mini’ represents an interesting change of tack for its maker – and in more ways than one. Firstly, there’s the nomenclative departure. This fourth-generation modern Mini hatchback is now the Mini… Continue reading Mini Cooper SE review

This post was originally published on Autocar Red grille outline denotes CS status; yellow DRLs reference GT racers Lighter, faster and more track-focused take on M division’s hot coupé packs 543bhp BMW has revealed a more potent and track-focused version of the M4 as the latest entrant into its motorsport-inspired CS lineage. Following on from… Continue reading BMW M4 joins ‘Competition Sport’ line-up

This post was originally published on Autonews Tesla is buying lidar sensors, according to Luminar Technologies Inc., a development that marks a 180-degree turnaround from Elon Musk’s earlier deriding of the laser-based sensors.

This post was originally published on Autonews The May 21 event features Ford Motor Co.’s Lisa Drake and Hyundai Motor America’s Tia Battle as keynote speakers.

This post was originally published on Autonews CEO RJ Scaringe said Rivian had successfully retooled its Normal factory with new robots and new parts suppliers to cut costs and increase line speed. He declined to comment on reported talks with Apple Inc.

This post was originally published on Autocar The new California strongly resembles the concept shown by Volkswagen in 2023 Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology Volkswagen has revealed its seventh-generation California camper van. Set to go on sale in June before deliveries begin in the second half of the year,… Continue reading Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

This post was originally published on Autocar Huracán replacement will adhere to ‘spaceship’ design ethos Move to hybrid from atmo V10 is set to bring new dynamic character, torque vectoring and distinct power delivery The successor to the Lamborghini Huracán will be launched in August, swapping its trademark naturally aspirated V10 for a plug-in hybrid… Continue reading Lamborghini Huracan replacement to arrive in August as V8 PHEV

This post was originally published on Autocar Hyundai owners could soon find features such as heated seats behind a paywall Korean company will also go a step beyond others in using the tech to improve features in older models Hyundai is considering introducing pay-to-use features in its cars, such as the ability to activate heated seats,… Continue reading Hyundai considering pay-to-use in-car features, such as heated seats

This post was originally published on Autocar New Cullinan is expected to lift the base price up slightly to around £330,000 Revised styling, new infotainment and a raft of extra options for Goodwood’s V12 SUV Rolls-Royce has updated its best-selling Cullinan SUV, six years after launch, with new styling, an overhauled interior, updated technology and… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options

This post was originally published on Autocar The drop-top Batur is the third bespoke model from Bentley’s Mulliner coachbuilding division Ultra-exclusive W12-engined drop-top will comfortably exceed £2 million; just 16 to be built Bentley has taken the roof off its ultra-exclusive Batur to create its most expensive car yet – and one of the most powerful… Continue reading Bentley Batur convertible is brand's most expensive car yet

This post was originally published on Autocar The Ford Puma held on to the top spot in 2023. Will it be number one this year? Last year was a positive one for the automotive industry, with the UK experiencing its best year for car sales since the pandemic. More than 1.9 million new cars were… Continue reading Best-selling cars in the UK of 2024 so far

This post was originally published on Autocar Nissan remains committed to its EV objectives but will prioritise ‘flexibility’ Makoto Uchida commits to Nissan’s long-term electrification goals but admits “the pace may have to be adjusted” Nissan remains committed to its long-term electrification objectives but will work to offer a ‘flexible’ mix of powertrain technologies in response… Continue reading Nissan CEO: Powertrain 'flexibility' key as EV demand fluctuates

This post was originally published on Autocar The Focus is currently in its fourth generation As rival firms give cars a stay of execution, Ford’s CEO is “deeply convinced” EVs are the future Ford will not extend the Focus’s life cycle beyond 2025, despite the widespread drop in electric car demand that has prompted some rival… Continue reading Ford Focus will not live beyond 2025 despite drop in EV demand

This post was originally published on Autocar Motivational messages posted in factory reveal high stakes for Zeekr in a make-or-break year Male workers stopping for a pee break at Zeekr’s impressive new factory in Ningbo, south of Shanghai in China, are faced with a motivational poster that reads more like a threat. “To live, to… Continue reading Inside one brand’s struggle to stay ahead in China’s cut-throat car market

This post was originally published on Autocar Entry-level car in Kia’s bespoke EV line-up will maintain bold styling of concept; is tipped to cost less than £30k The Kia EV3, the firm’s smallest bespoke electric car yet, will be revealed later this month – and it has been previewed with a number of teaser images. The… Continue reading New Kia EV3 set for full reveal this month

This post was originally published on Autocar Originator of the SUV launches new PHEV-only Land Rover rival Jeep takes a curiously small portion of the British SUV market, given that it’s the world’s biggest 4×4 company.Selling only a few thousand cars here per year, Jeep CEO Christian Meunier refers to its 0.3% share as “virtually… Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee

This post was originally published on Autocar It’s the latest model from Mercedes-AMG to get a mild-hybrid powertrain New drop-top gets 442bhp, bespoke AMG styling upgrades and performance-led chassis tweaks The new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 cabriolet has been revealed as the Affalterbach performance division’s entry-level drop-top. It is aimed squarely at the BMW M440i and packs… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 cabriolet guns for BMW M440i

This post was originally published on Autocar From a 2.7-ton luxury electric limousine to a Porsche-rivalling sports car – here are Munich’s greatest hits It’s no easy task to break down the best BMWs currently on sale. The company has been designing and building cars for nearly 100 years, so it’s unsurprising that it is capable… Continue reading What are the best BMWs on sale?

This post was originally published on Autocar Extra power, range or charging speed could be available via over-the-air software updates Firm’s most potent model yet packs 800V charging and AI-powered dynamics to tweak handling on the fly The next Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio will arrive in 2026 as the firm’s most potent car to date,… Continue reading New hot Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio to focus on driver engagement

This post was originally published on Autocar New regulations aim to ensure cars are safe from hackers Makers have axed models due to new regulations, but what about those on sale that don’t comply? News that Porsche will continue to sell the 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman and Macan in the UK while withdrawing the models… Continue reading Cybersecurity regulations: Are non-compliant cars more vulnerable?

This post was originally published on Autocar Getting the Q6 E-tron project back on track was just one challenge facing Döllner Gernot Döllner’s considered, decisive demeanour is perfect at such an unprecedented time – we hear his plan When Gernot Döllner arrived in Ingolstadt in September last year to start his new role as CEO… Continue reading Audi CEO on his biggest challenges: “I’ve never seen anything like it”

This post was originally published on Autocar Left to right: Kompakt, Oka, Oda; Aleko, Tavria, Debut, Giugiaro’s 1125; X03, Florida, Cinquecento, Wars The Eastern Bloc had a burgeoning car industry during the 80s and 90s, until a major political upheaval In the late 1980s, the Eastern bloc’s communist governments realised their countries’ potential for car… Continue reading From the archive: the ill-fated communist car revolution

This post was originally published on Autocar Cold-weather test cars are usually pre-production models Untold mileage, inhospitable temperatures, extreme manoeuvres – we join Volvo as its cars fight their toughest tests Watching Niclas Lindberg, an ice-driving specialist, fluently testing adhesion in a Volvo EX30 is enough to mesmerise even an advanced motorist, let alone this… Continue reading Winter testing: Pushing a Volvo EX30 to the limit in Swedish Lapland

This post was originally published on Autocar You’ll have fun in a Seven, whichever way you’re going Prior riffs on Caterham’s drift experience, and explains what it’s like to go sideways in a jacked-up 360R After a four-year absence, Caterham has revived its Drift Experience. The clue is in the name to what happens: it’s… Continue reading Why the return of Caterham's Drift Experience is a good thing

This post was originally published on Autocar Mass sackings, Musk’s public outbursts and previously announced plans lying in the gutter What a difference a year makes. In spring last year, Tesla threw open the doors of its Texas Gigafactory to investors in order to lay out plans for global domination of the automotive industry with sales… Continue reading What the hell is happening at Tesla?

This post was originally published on Autocar Converting diesel vans to hybrid power is a great step, but no governance means wildly varying standards and quality Who’s going to clean up the donkeys? The big, 3.5-tonne vans and derivatives that do the biggest mileage and stay on the road for the longest amount of time, and… Continue reading Editor's letter: the forgotten transport that needs electrifying

This post was originally published on Autocar Breathe’s software will allow Volvo EVs to charge quicker, safely Volvo partners with battery firm to create adaptive tech that controls range-improving battery conditions in real time However appealing the oily stuff may be to anyone with even slight petrolhead leanings, the fact is that software is becoming… Continue reading The software slashing EV charge times without harming batteries

This post was originally published on Autocar A guide to everything you need to know about speeding, from fines to the cameras the police use Speeding fines are one of the most common motoring offences in the UK, with millions of fines issued every year.  That’s partly because our roads are becoming more digital, with… Continue reading UK speeding fines and penalties: what drivers need to know

This post was originally published on Autocar For the first time, Crewe’s most extravagant offering is an SUV. Does it stack up? The Bentley Bentayga EWB – all 5.3m, 2.6 tonnes and, in top-billing Mulliner specification tested here, almost £260,000 of it – represents not only a good deal of steel, leather and knurled aluminium,… Continue reading Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase

This post was originally published on Autocar After heavy investment the 12Cilindri sticks with Ferrari’s 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 812 Superfast successor is a striking, high-tech celebration of Ferrari’s biggest engine Ferrari’s new flagship GT car, the 12Cilindri, is the most powerful pure-combustion car it has yet put into series production.  Revealed on the sidelines of… Continue reading Ferrari 12Cilindri revealed as 819bhp GT with screaming V12

This post was originally published on Autocar The as yet unnamed successor is in the final stages of development Maranello previews its next GT flagship, which is tipped to pack more than 800bhp Ferrari has previewed a new V12 supercar ahead of a full unveiling on Friday, 3 May.  The new model is expected to… Continue reading Ferrari 812 replacement to be revealed with V12 power on Friday

This post was originally published on Autocar Renault’s eighth SUV is a “rational” Nissan Qashqai rival with hybrid power and sliding seats The new Renault Symbioz completes the expansion of the brand’s line-up in the crucial SUV C-segment and is designed to evoke the spirit of the 1960s 16 saloon and the 1980s Espace by… Continue reading New Renault Symbioz is family-focused hybrid SUV for £30k

This post was originally published on Autocar Everything you need to know about where to charge an electric car and how to pay for it When you own an electric car, you need to know where to charge it and, more importantly, how to pay for those juicy electrons.  When electric cars first entered the mainstream,… Continue reading How to pay for charging an electric car

This post was originally published on Autocar Data obtained by Autocar finds the average car has increased in length by an average of 97.6mm (3.8 inches) Fewer than 1-in-10 UK councils (8.2%) have plans to increase the size of their parking bays, despite the fact that cars are getting bigger – that’s according to data… Continue reading Nine out of ten councils do not plan to increase parking bay sizes

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Buyers can snap up the Peugeot 2008 small SUV at a bargain price; it’s our Car Deal of the Day for 10 April at just £142 a month

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Alfa Romeo re-entered the small SUV sector with the new Milano offered in pure electric and petrol forms

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Lamborghini’s adamant that this IS the last Huracan. The STJ is based on the STO with some more motorsport toys

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our new editor, Paul Barker says hello and sets out the stall for an Auto Express that’s better than ever

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk In Auto Express magazine this week we take a first look at Vauxhall’s brand-new but familiarly-named SUV and have the latest on the revamped Renault Captur

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banned list

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Ford is making big claims about its latest fast family car, which adds exclusive equipment but no more power

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Major manufacturers will be showing off their latest cars in China this month

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Morgan says the Plus Four stays true to its 1950 roots but there’s a handy package of updates for the retro roadster

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Kia’s new-look seven-seater starts from £41,995, and it’s available with hybrid, plug-in or diesel power

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The replacement for the Tiguan Allspace is expected to arrive later this year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk This Bentayga has a feature not seen on a Bentley for 105 years

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Vauxhall’s value-focused Frontera SUV will replace the Crossland with ICE and EV powertrains

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The recently updated Clio remains a superb choice in the supermini segment and looks great value on this lease – making it our Deal of the Day for 9 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The fourth-generation of Citroen’s budget-friendly supermini will also be offered as an EV called the e-C3

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The long-term partnership will see Rimac Technology expand BMW’s line up of EVs

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The starting price for already-built Fisker Ocean models is now £30,900 as the EV maker struggles to secure fresh investment

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The eighth-generation Golf has been given a mid-life refresh – just in time for the model’s 50th birthday

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The storming Ioniq 5 N’s powertrain is to be placed in a somewhat more appropriate body style

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A new teaser video suggests Nissan’s best-selling family SUV will be receiving a fairly substantial makeover on the 17th

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback has grown some teeth thanks to new chassis hardware and more power

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Skoda will rapidly grow its range of all-electric vehicles in the next few years

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Do modest price rises abroad – as low as 2 per cent in France – prove car insurance companies are ripping-off British drivers?

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The next-generation BMW M5 will be the first with plug-in hybrid power

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our reigning Car of the Year for much less than we’ve ever seen it before is the Car Deal of the Day for 8 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The “all-new G 580 with EQ Technology”, as its official called, will use four individual electric motors

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Skoda’s new Kodiaq is bigger than before and will be offered with plug-in hybrid technology

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mike Rutherford thinks there needs to be more British car companies selling sensibly priced cars on the world stage

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The brand formerly known as SsangYong has laid out some amazing offers, including a Tivoli one that’s our Deal of the Day for Saturday 6 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk With jaw-dropping looks, a high-tech cabin and a massive discount, the Audi e-tron GT is our Car Deal of the Day for 5 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Volvo EX40 gets a new ‘Single Motor Extended Range’ powertrain that offers up to 343 miles of range

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Volvo EC40 electric coupe-SUV gains more power and range for 2024

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The next-generation VW Transporter van will be unveiled in September, and is expected to use the platform from the new Ford Transit Custom

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Kia released further details on its all-new, all-electric SUV at its Investor Day

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Peugeot’s new Hybrid 136 powertrain offers EV driving capabilities in town and improved fuel economy over existing pure-petrol 308 and 408 models

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The upcoming Kia EV2, EV6 facelift and EV9 GT were all mentioned in Kia’s ‘state of the nation’ address

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Upcoming DS self-charging hybrids will be faster and more efficient than petrol units

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Mercedes mid-size SUV only got a mid-life update last year, now more tweaks are on the way

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New trademark filing may have revealed the name of Lamborghini’s new junior supercar

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Deal of the Day for 4 April also comes with a low 2.9% APR interest rate

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The companies will work together to create a family of electric vans based on an EV-dedicated skateboard platform

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Vauxhall Frontera name is coming back with all-electric power

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Suzuki’s budget SUV gains upgraded safety technology to go with its new looks

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk According to the SMMT, over 300,000 new cars have received the new ‘24’ registration plate so far, with new car sales up 10% year-on-year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The updated Tucson gets a minor price bump and an interior overhaul inspired by the Hyundai Kona

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New RAC and CMA data shows rises in fuel prices and retailer margins since the beginning of the year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Renault’s small SUV has taken notes from the all-electric Scenic E-Tech when it comes to design and technology

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Just 10 examples of the super-limited Burford Edition Range Rover will be available

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Citroen’s comfy and distinctive little crossover looks a bargain at £147 per month and that secures it Car Deal of the Day status…