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Kimi Antonelli breaks new F1 record after Chinese Grand Prix qualifying
Kimi Antonelli secured his first pole position of his career with Mercedes after a spectacular qualifying performance at the Chinese Grand Prix
SMMT blasts EV sales targets, branding them a 'fantasy' – but government rejects early review
The government's plan to phase out petrol and diesel cars has been blasted as unrealistic and a 'fantasy' by the UK's automotive trade body. The Society
Competition watchdog puts fuel retailers 'on notice' to prevent drivers being ripped off
Fuel retailers are being put 'on notice' that the competition watchdog is probing petrol and diesel prices in light of the Middle East conflict to prevent
Large SUVs 'more dangerous' to pedestrians – London may consider new charges
Drivers of large SUVs could be charged when driving in the capital, a new document suggests. Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Vision Zero action plan warned
Vaughan tells court he didn't oust Waddell for CEO role because he could have 'got any job I wanted'
The CEO of Big Motoring World has insisted he did not oust company founder Peter Waddell for his six figure salary because he could have ‘got any job I
Mar 16: Interest rate cut off table; Chinese JD.com launches; 'Flash Charging' with Denza Z9GT
UK interest rate cut off the table amid Middle East conflict, economists say Soaring energy prices caused by the war in Iran means an interest rate cut
Stellantis injects £35m into its dealer group after a staggering £47.9m loss in 2024
Stellantis & You – the wholly manufacturer owned Stellantis dealer group – lost a staggering £47.9m before tax, its most recent account revealed.
Companies House glitch sparks fraud fears after directors’ details exposed
A glitch on Companies House's website has allowed people to access directors' personal and business details, potentially exposing them to fraud. The UK's
Meet doomed Cazoo’s inspiration: The vending machine car dealer Cavarna
When Alex Chesterman decided to set up the doomed car dealer Cazoo, he looked across the pond to America for inspiration – and it was Carvana that caught
Peter Waddell accused of making death threats to witnesses during misconduct investigation
Peter Waddell has been accused of interfering with witnesses during an internal investigation into his conduct at Big Motoring World. The claims were made
Updated Vauxhall Astra brings price parity across electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models
Vauxhall has announced that the new Astra will be sold at price parity between powertrains and body shapes in a move aimed at boosting sales. The British
Illegal mileage blockers could be used to duck pay-per-mile EV tax
Hard-to-detect tech is used illegally on UK roads – prompting fears about its use with incoming eVED
'SBTi': Four letters that have got every car company rattled
Some of the world’s biggest car makers are finding themselves on the 'naughty step' of a new emissions watchdog
Hot Panda inbound as Abarth plots return to petrol power
Poor sales of hot EVs have prompted Italian performance brand to rethink – and a new Panda is first in line
Leapmotor A05 coming as cut-price Volkswagen ID 3 rival
Electric hatchback will be key in establishing Chinese company as a value-focused alternative to European mainstays