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James Ruppert: Dream bangers for dream prices

As new car sales struggle to get going, the used car market continues to lead the way for those who want to acquire family and shopping motors. A company called ChooseMyCar has been crunching stats for online car searches. I’m not entirely sure how all this modern stuff works, but the interesting thing is that this is a rare glimpse into what the... ( подробнее )

Top 10 best electric cars 2020

Electric cars have certainly been a long time in rising to prominence, but this looks like the year when they finally might hit the big time. And why wouldn’t they? An electric vehicle (EV) lets you travel in silence and produces zero emissions. You don't have to pay road tax, London dwellers don’t need to worry about the Congestion Charge, and the... ( подробнее )

Mercedes-AMG One hypercar hits the track

Mercedes-AMG has broken its lengthy silence over the delayed Project One hypercar programme by releasing new images and details of the car’s advanced testing phase.

The 1000bhp-plus all-wheel drive model, which uses a hybridised 1.6-litre V6 adapted from that of Mercedes-AMG’s championship-winning 2017 Formula 1 car, will simply use the... ( подробнее )

UK to allow cars with new automated systems on roads in 2021

The UK government has launched a call for evidence to prepare for the introduction of new Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology, which can entirely control a vehicle at low speeds, from early next year.

The Department for Transport (DfT) says that the system would enable vehicles to control themselves for extended periods of time... ( подробнее )

Video: Land Rover Defender V8 heard for the first time at the Nurburgring

The range-topping V8 version of the new   Land Rover Defender   has been caught on video undergoing high-speed testing at the   N?rburgring.

Although not the natural habitat for the rugged 4x4   off-roader, this latest spy footage provides a clue as to what powertrain Land Rover will be using for the hot version, which is likely to make... ( подробнее )

Leeds pauses plan for Clean Air Zone in city centre

Leeds City Council has delayed plans to introduce a low-emissions zone in the city centre, following a sharp drop in local emissions during the coronavirus pandemic.  

The so-called Clean Air Zone was devised as a means of reducing pollution levels by imposing fees upon higher-polluting vehicles.

It was set to come into force... ( подробнее )

Two new Genesis electric models caught testing in Germany

Genesis, the fledgling   luxury brand owned by Hyundai, is preparing to enter the new age with a pair of fully electric models.

Seen testing within hours of each other between Hyundai’s European technical centre and the N?rburgring, the two models will sit at opposing ends of the Genesis range.  

The first, codenamed Genesis JW,... ( подробнее )

Maserati MC20 seen in less disguise ahead of September reveal

The upcoming   Maserati   MC20 sports car has been spotted testing on public roads   ahead of its official debut on 9 September.

The   disguised prototypes have provided the closest look yet at the upcoming model, with a sculpted body and low-slung stance that make it appear more purposeful than anything in Maserati's current line-up. It... ( подробнее )

Ягуар детально воссозданы е-типа, чтобы отметить 60-летие иконы

Jaguar будет отмечать 60-летие своего знакового e-типа спортивный автомобиль с ограниченным тиражом '60 выпуск' ресто-мод авто.

Производитель в доме-классический департамент создаст шесть пар электронных видах на ее Уорикшир штаб-квартиры, разработанный, чтобы воздать должное обоим автомобилям, используемым для презентации модели на Женевском... ( подробнее )

Обновлено: Форд Куга поставки электросети приостановлено из-за батареи пожары

Компания Ford приостановила продажи своего нового Kuga на российском авторынке из-за опасений за перегрев аккумуляторов, компания подтвердила.

Plug-в гибридных внедорожников прибыла в автосалонах только пару месяцев назад, но уже признан успешным, так далеко, что составляет половину Kugas зарегистрированы по всей Европе во втором квартале... ( подробнее )