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BusinessThe TelegraphHow the EV revolution is killing the small family car
Of the many “firsts” that define our teenage years, it is often our first car that we remember most fondly. A pink trainee licence and a £500 banger from the classifieds represents independence, freedom, and the very beginnings of an adult social life – the ability to choose where and with whom we spend our time, without the need for mortifying lifts in our parents’ Espace.
TechnologyBradford Telegraph and ArgusCAR REVIEW: Audi S8 is fast and fabulous
THE Audi S8 is slick and sophisticated – offering a superb mix of performance and luxury.
NewsThe Northern EchoYou could face a £1,000 fine for believing a common driving myth
Believing a common driving myth could put you at risk of a £1,000 fine
BusinessThe ConversationBitcoin has shot up 50% since the new year, but here's why new lows are probably still ahead
There’s much excitement among bitcoiners right now – but are they about to be disappointed?
BusinessThe ConversationThe 'levelling up' bidding process wastes time and money – here's how to improve it
Preparing a bid for such funding can cost project hopefuls up to £30,000.
BusinessPA Media: MotoringWant to do long distances in an EV? These are your best options
There are a number of electric vehicles that can manage some seriously long distances on one charge.
LifestyleThe TelegraphThe beginner’s guide to buying an electric car
Electric cars are coming – although it’s fair to say that they’re not for everyone quite yet. The UK plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030, but ahead of that deadline there remains legitimate concern among buyers about how an electric car might suit their lifestyle.
NewsPA Media: MotoringLondon and Nottingham revealed as top cities for EVs
EV sales continue to rise across the UK.
BusinessPA Media: MotoringPeugeot boss rules out introducing more affordable electric models
Brand will instead focus on making existing cars more accessible through ‘mobile phone-like packages’
BusinessReutersGM, Ford must convince investors they can profit as prices fall
General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co are expected to report strong profits for 2022 next week, powered by premium-priced pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Now, the Detroit rivals must convince investors that last year's profit formula can keep working when costs for EV batteries are rising, high interest rates are cutting consumer purchasing power, and Tesla Inc is slashing prices. Already there are signs the Detroit automakers are scaling back spending to offset competitive and economic pressure.
TechnologyPA Media: MotoringAudi’s Activesphere concept is a luxury electric car designed for off-road use
Go-anywhere model has been designed to carry two e-bikes in the cargo bed.
BusinessThe TelegraphVauxhall Astra GSe review: the plug-in hybrid that only makes sense if you’re a company car driver
I’ve been through my reference books to see what they say about adding weight to improve a car’s performance and handling: Carroll Smith’s Tune To Win, Colin Campbell’s Automobile Suspension and Turner and Browning’s BMC Competitions Department Secrets, not one advocates putting 400kg or so of lithium-ion battery, motor and wiring in a car to galvanise its performance and agility.
SportPA Media: MotoringNewcastle United star Joelinton fined £29,000 after admitting drink driving
The Brazilian failed a breath test which showed he had 43mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath when the legal limit is 35mg.
LifestylePA Media: MotoringLong term report: Our Audi RS4’s nasty boot-lid surprise
Powered boots have become common extras on modern cars, but our Audi long termer’s mechanism has bit of a sting in the tail for James Baggott
BusinessEvening StandardMajor updates announced for Mazda UK’s top-selling SUV model
Staff set to train in the ‘ancient art of Japanese hospitality’
BusinessThe ConversationNadhim Zahawi tax penalty: accounting expert on what it means when HMRC fines you for being 'careless'
What is ‘careless behaviour’ in relation to UK tax and in what other ways can people fall foul of HMRC?
BusinessPA Media: MotoringPorsche marks 75 years of sports cars with Vision 357 concept
Sports car brand is having a number of celebrations throughout the year.
BusinessPA Media: MotoringPeugeot to launch electric 3008 and 5008 models
New SUVs will be able to travel for up to 435 miles on a charge
BusinessPA Media: MotoringCar production sinks to lowest level since 1950s
A total of 775,014 cars were built in the UK in 2022, down 9.8% from the 859,575 made during the previous year.
LifestylePA Media: MotoringFirst Drive: Does the Vauxhall Grandland GSe work as a sporty hybrid SUV?
Vauxhall is introducing a sportier GSe hybrid version of its Grandland SUV. Ted Welford tries it out in Malaga.
BusinessPA Media: MotoringToyota boss Akio Toyoda to step down
Leading automotive figure has been Toyota president since 2009
BusinessAFPToyota to replace Akio Toyoda as president and CEO
Toyota named Koji Sato president and CEO on Thursday, in a surprise reshuffle that sees third-generation chief executive Akio Toyoda step aside to become board chairman of the world's top-selling automaker.The Japanese automaker said Sato, 53, would also become operating officer when the changes to its executive structure take effect on April 1.
BusinessReutersLexus chief to take over Toyota as founder's grandson steps down
Toyota's chief executive will step down as head of the company his grandfather founded, the automaker said on Thursday, handing over to the leader of its Lexus luxury brand as the Japanese giant struggles to meet the shift to electric vehicles. The 53-year-old chief branding officer and president of Toyota Motor Corp's Lexus brand, Koji Sato, will take over from April 1 when Akio Toyoda becomes chairman, it said. The issue of who would take over the top spot at Toyota - Japan's biggest company and one of the world's most influential manufacturers - has been an increasing focus for investors.
BusinessSky NewsUK car production slumps to 66-year low but improvement expected ahead
UK car production fell to its lowest level since 1956 last year, according to industry figures showing that the global shortage of parts continued to drag on performance. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) had already reported how the sale of new vehicles in 2022 was severely damaged by the lack of key components, particularly semiconductor chips. COVID-led supply chain disruption harmed the ability of UK factories to drive availability to meet demand, though there is optimism the worst is now behind the sector.
BusinessReutersFrom boom to bottom and now big change: Renault and Nissan look to reshape alliance
French carmaker Renault and its Japanese partner Nissan are closing in on an overhaul of their automaking partnership, in what could mark a sweeping reset of their two-decade alliance. The partnership, which has grown to include junior member Mitsubishi Motors, was founded in 1999 and long dominated by former Renault and Nissan top executive Carlos Ghosn. It gave Nissan a 15% stake in Renault, on a par with the French state, but no voting rights.