The Volkswagen Group will pay out 193 million euros to more than 90,000 UK motorists after reaching an out-of-court settlement for a seven-year litigation process relating to Dieselgate. It’s the latest payout in the wake of the scandal, which in the seven years since it broke has cost the Volkswagen Group some 26 billion euros in settlements, compensation, fines… Continue reading Volkswagen Group settles UK Dieselgate case with 193 million euro payout
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Car ownership dips again in UK but EV use soars 71%
Car ownership in the UK fell for a second year in a row in 2021, the first time the country has recorded consecutive yearly downturns in more than a century. The data, released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), revealed that the number of cars owned in 2021 fell 0.2% to… Continue reading Car ownership dips again in UK but EV use soars 71%
Opinion: Size won’t be an issue for new Land Rover Defender 130
The first time I parked ‘my’ new Land Rover Defender 90 at home, I backed it gently into our garage door, the already vast length super-sized by the spare wheel extension. I’m reminded of this every day, because there’s a round, black mark on the once pristine white door. Even so, I’d occasionally dream of… Continue reading Opinion: Size won’t be an issue for new Land Rover Defender 130
New 2022 Land Rover Defender 130 is eight-seat range-topper
The Land Rover Defender is once again available in three bodystyles, as the 4×4’s line-up has been crowned with the longer, eight-seat 130 variant. Land Rover bosses promised right from the start that – despite its more overtly upmarket focus than the utilitarian original – the second-generation Defender would be given a similar flexibility of purpose,… Continue reading New 2022 Land Rover Defender 130 is eight-seat range-topper
Autocar notebook: EV soundbites from Genesis, Jarre and Sting
This week, we take a look at Lamborghini’s conservation projects and Renault’s low-speed EV sounds. But first, we ask the three Korean manufacturers how different their cars are to drive… We are not the same How do European Hyundai, Kia and Genesis cars differ in terms of dynamics? Chief engineer Tyrone Johnson explained: “Hyundai tends… Continue reading Autocar notebook: EV soundbites from Genesis, Jarre and Sting
M&M commits Rs 15,300 crore capex for FY 22-24 capex
The electric version of this SUV is one of eight SUVs planned by Mahindra & Mahindra Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has confirmed earmarking a total investment of 15,300 crores of which Rs 1,900 crores will be the capex for the auto and EV business play for FY 2022-24. Addressing a media meet after the declaration… Continue reading M&M commits Rs 15,300 crore capex for FY 22-24 capex
Jaguar deletes 10 years of Instagram posts as reinvention nears
Jaguar has wiped a decade’s worth of posts from its Instagram account, raising questions as to what it could mean for the brand’s all-electric reinvention, which is set to take place in just three years time. Jaguar announced plans to become an all-electric luxury brand from 2025 more than a year ago but since has revealed… Continue reading Jaguar deletes 10 years of Instagram posts as reinvention nears
New 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63: 670bhp PHEV saloon makes debut
Autocar has been told the M139 engine will adopt a 48V integrated starter motor similar to that already used by the turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder M256 unit, which powers the CLS 53 4Matic+ and other recent new AMG models. In the CLS 53 4Matic+, the gearbox-mounted starter motor provides an additional 22bhp and 184lb ft… Continue reading New 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63: 670bhp PHEV saloon makes debut
Fiat to axe all non-electrified models in UK from July
Fiat will remove all purely internal-combustion-engined models from sale from July 2022 because all of its cars are now available with electrified powertrains. The Italian firm says it electrified 60% of its line-up in 2021, with the Fiat 500X and Fiat Tipo the two final cars to receive a hybrid powertrain earlier this year. Fiat… Continue reading Fiat to axe all non-electrified models in UK from July
New Mercedes-AMG One hypercar to be revealed this week
The long-delayed Mercedes-AMG One hypercar – first shown in 2017 and since held back by a series of development problems – will finally make its debut in production guise this Wednesday (1 June). The reveal date was confirmed on twitter by Mercedes-AMG’s Formula 1 team – reinforcing the technical ties between the road-going hypercar and… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG One hypercar to be revealed this week