New cars

VW Group reworks plans for junior electric car

Seat is no longer responsible for the development of the MEB Entry project 

5 May 2020
VW Group reworks plans for junior electric car
New cars

Alpina reveals details of new D3 S saloon and estate

Diesel power returns – this time with mild-hybrid technology – for Alpina's rapid take on the BMW 3 Series

5 May 2020
Alpina reveals details of new D3 S saloon and estate
UK new car sales
UK new car sales
New cars

UK new car registrations fall 97% in April due to coronavirus lockdown

Dealership closures cause car sales to slump; Tesla Model 3 is UK's best-seller in April

5 May 2020
UK new car registrations fall 97% in April due to coronavirus lockdown
2020 BYD Tang EV600 - static front
Tang EV600 is planned for European launch later this year
New cars

Chinese firm BYD to begin European expansion in Norway

Tang EV600 electric SUV will go on sale in Norway later this year, with full European launch to follow

4 May 2020
Chinese firm BYD to begin European expansion in Norway
Kia Sportage 2020 - static front
The 2020 Sportage ditches pure diesel for a mild hybrid system
New cars

Kia Sportage gains mild-hybrid powertrain and new trim level

Kia adds 48V system to 1.6-litre diesel SUV, plus new mid-range 3 specification

4 May 2020
Kia Sportage gains mild-hybrid powertrain and new trim level
New cars

Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK

Documents published by Ofgem reveal American firm has applied for a power generation licence in UK, with suggestions it may move into 'virtual power plant' market

4 May 2020
Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK
New cars

New 2020 Skoda Octavia: UK prices and specs revealed

Initial launch range will include three engines and starts from £22,390, with a sub-£20k variant due later in year

4 May 2020
New 2020 Skoda Octavia: UK prices and specs revealed
New cars

Lamborghini to restart production and reveal new model next week

Virtual unveiling will take place as Sant'Agata returns to producing cars following a two-month shutdown

1 May 2020
Lamborghini to restart production and reveal new model next week
McLaren Speedtail
Speedtail features 20in front and 21in rear wheels. McLaren is working with Pirelli to develop bespoke tyres capable of reaching 250mph while also being usable at slower speeds
New cars

McLaren Speedtail: hybrid hypercar's 1036bhp powertrain detailed

250mph hyper-GT takes its power from an electrified version of McLaren's 4.0-litre V8 engine

30 April 2020
McLaren Speedtail: hybrid hypercar's 1036bhp powertrain detailed
New cars

Abt Sportsline tunes Audi Q5 55 TFSIe PHEV to 419bhp

German tuner's first stab at a quick hybrid packs more power than Audi's full-bore RS Q3

30 April 2020
Abt Sportsline tunes Audi Q5 55 TFSIe PHEV to 419bhp

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