New cars

New firms should create their own legacies, not appropriate others'

We're pleased ByKolles has lost its case over the Vanwall name – the latest in a long line of questionable 'revivals'

9 February 2023
New firms should create their own legacies, not appropriate others'
Tesla Model 3 front quarter tracking 2023
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range had its price cut by £6500, to £50,990
Car sales

Editor’s letter: Was Tesla right to cut electric car prices?

Tesla cut up to £8000 off its models with immediate effect last month, sending waves across the industry

6 February 2023
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Editor’s letter: Was Tesla right to cut electric car prices?
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Try to focus on the opportunity, rather than the challenge
Corporate

Industry digest: Positive mindset key to business expansion

Miring in doom and gloom can set you up for failure at critical moments

31 January 2023
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Industry digest: Positive mindset key to business expansion
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Previous E63 was among the most feisty of four-doors
New cars

Mercedes-AMG E63 can lose V8 but keep drama factor

Six-cylinder E63 has to sound better and rev more keenly than lesser C63, even amid strict emissions laws

31 January 2023
Mercedes-AMG E63 can lose V8 but keep drama factor
Semiconductor chip detail
Estimates suggest a year-long war in Taiwan could cut the US' GDP by 5-10%; China's by up to 25%
Manufacturing

Inside the industry: the automotive impact of a war in Taiwan

Taiwan manufactures about 70% of the world's advanced semiconductors

31 January 2023
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Inside the industry: the automotive impact of a war in Taiwan
Jeep Avenger 2023 front quarter static
The Jeep Avenger was designed and engineered in Europe
Electric vehicles

Editor’s letter: Jeep Avenger puts brand on track to rival Mini

American brand now plans for a full range of electrified vehicles in the UK by 2025

30 January 2023
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Editor’s letter: Jeep Avenger puts brand on track to rival Mini
GIMS Qatar Nightview
The Doha-based event is expected to draw around 200,000 visitors
Geneva motor show

Why the Geneva show is expanding across continents

New Qatar-based motoring festival, created by Geneva show organisers, to take place in October

27 January 2023
Why the Geneva show is expanding across continents
Skoda Superb estate fuel pump
Lane travelled 1113 miles before having to stop for fuel in a diesel Superb estate
New cars

Why there is still a place for diesel cars in 2023

Pump prices are rising and diesel cars are rarer, but driving 1100 miles without filling up shows the benefits

27 January 2023
Why there is still a place for diesel cars in 2023
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Alpina B5 GT will replace the B5 Bi-Turbo
New cars

Despite similarities Alpina's B5 GT is no M5 CS, and rightly so

An extra-powerful, limited-edition model the new B5 may be, but Alpina and M philosophies have never been interchangeable

25 January 2023
Despite similarities Alpina's B5 GT is no M5 CS, and rightly so
Volvo C70 used car lot
Those who want a last hurrah in fun, used cars will buy them come what may
Used cars

Will pumped-up used car prices last?

Despite restricted supply and rising energy costs, used car prices have been on the rise

25 January 2023
Will pumped-up used car prices last?
Aston Villa Cazoo kit
Cazoo is cutting ties with Aston Villa after this season
Dealers

Inside the industry: Cazoo's spectacular stock market drop

Retailer launched on the New York Stock Exchange at roughly £7.40 per share, but it's now being delisted

24 January 2023
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Inside the industry: Cazoo's spectacular stock market drop
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Britishvolt was a few years behind another European start-up, Northvolt, which is already producing batteries
Manufacturing

Editor’s letter: was Britishvolt’s collapse inevitable?

Britishvolt filed for administration on 17 January 2023, ending a months-long struggle to stay afloat

23 January 2023
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Editor’s letter: was Britishvolt’s collapse inevitable?

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New car news

Cupra Tavascan front lead
The Tavascan was pictured with camouflage but its shape, evolved from the original 2019 concept, is clear to see
New cars

Cupra Tavascan tests in extreme weather ahead of 2024 launch

10 February 2023
Cupra Tavascan tests in extreme weather ahead of 2024 launch

Motorsport news

Williams F1 drivers
Albon is joined by American rookie Logan Sargeant after his graduation from F2
Motorsport

Gulf to partner with Williams F1 team for 2023 season

6 February 2023
Gulf to partner with Williams F1 team for 2023 season