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McLaren Automotive has revealed the third vehicle in its range of children models, the McLaren Senna ‘Ride On’. Following on from the McLaren 720S and P1, the Senna ‘Ride On’ is modelled on the manufacturer’s most extreme track car and has been named after the three-time McLaren Formula 1 World...

The latest iteration of Bentley’s Continental GT is hugely impressive, but it also comes with a suitably hefty price tag. But whether you’re lucky enough to own one or not, there’s a cheaper way of getting a slice of that Bentley magic and that’s with these new scale models. ...

A survey undertaken by the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England has shown that 82% of drivers believe the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans should end before 2035. The consumer association, who say they are the voice for EV drivers in England, was formed during the recent...

A survey commissioned by digital marketplace, Auto Trader, has revealed that 70% of drivers would prefer to lease an electric vehicle (EV), allowing them time to get to grips with the technology before committing to an outright purchase. The survey was conducted for its latest report, Long Term Test Drive,...

Having accumulated four decades worth of knowledge developing its quattro all-wheel drive system, Audi say that the electric quattro system in its e-tron range marks their next milestone in the age of electric mobility. Calling it ‘the perfect combination of powerful performance and high efficiency’ the quattro drive architecture for...

Electric vehicle leasing company, DriveElectric, say that buying an EV can be more affordable compared to a petrol car when the purchase price is spread across monthly leasing payments, and when fuel cost savings are taken into account. They say that in order for the UK to meet its 2050...

BMW says that the introduction of its new eDrive Zones technology is a world-first, and it is now being launched in the UK. The system, which uses GPS geo-fencing technology, will be used in designated areas of London and Birmingham. Essentially, it means that BMW’s plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) will...

Bentley Motors has announced a three-year research project that, according to the company, will deliver a breakthrough in the development of e-axle electric powertrains. The study, which involves nine partners and is being funded by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), is being delivered in partnership with Innovate...

Jaguar Classic will create six matched pairs of Jaguar E-types to celebrate the iconic sports car’s 60th anniversary in 2021 named the E-type 60 Collection. Each pair of E-type 60 Edition cars pay tribute to two of the oldest and most famous Jaguar E-types of all: ‘9600 HP’ and ‘77...

Bentley has announced that work has begun on assembling the engineering prototype of the first ‘new’ Blower Bentley in 90 years. Known as ‘Car Zero’ the work is being carried out at the Bentley Mulliner workshop in Crewe. The prototype will be followed by twelve further cars, each of which...