Category: Car stuff
Wayve and Uber secure TfL approval for supervised ‘robotaxi rides’ in London
Wayve and Uber have moved a step closer to rolling out autonomous vehicles in London after Transport for London (TfL) granted private hire vehicle licences to a number of Wayve’s […]
Nissan signs agreement to build cars for China’s Chery at Sunderland plant
Nissan has signed a landmark preliminary agreement to assemble vehicles for Chinese automotive giant Chery at its Sunderland facility. The non-binding deal represents a historic shift, marking the first time […]
UK new car market records strongest May since pandemic – driven by EV growth
The UK’s new car market achieved its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, with registrations rising 7.1% year-on-year to 160,662 units. According to the latest data from the Society […]
Two millionth EV registered as new car market grows 24% in April
The UK new car market grew by 24.0% to reach 149,247 registrations last month, as the two millionth battery electric vehicle (BEV) was registered, according to the latest figures from […]
Wayve secures £1.1bn investment to fund self-driving plans
London-based autonomous driving startup Wayve has secured a massive $1.5 billion (£1.1 billion) investment, marking one of the largest funding rounds in British tech history. The capital injection, led by […]
Kia and Hyundai Unveil ‘Vision Pulse’ to eliminate road blind spots
Kia and Hyundai have developed a driver safety technology called ‘Vision Pulse’ that can detect obstacles even when they are completely hidden from a driver’s line of sight. This system […]
BMW and MINI launch Global Player in-car app
BMW Group UK has announced a partnership with Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, making BMW and MINI the first automotive brands to integrate the Global Player app into their […]
UK new car market hits major milestone as EV sales reach record high
The UK’s new car market surpassed the two million mark in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, driven by a surge in demand for electrified vehicles. However, despite […]
Nissan customers exposed in data breach following Red Hat hack
Nissan has confirmed a data breach affecting 21,000 customers following a security incident at its software provider, Red Hat. The automaker revealed that personal information was compromised after unauthorized access […]
Uber and Lyft to trial Chinese ‘Robotaxis’ on UK roads from 2026
Chinese robotaxis are coming to London. Uber and Lyft have announced partnerships with Baidu to trial autonomous vehicles in the UK starting in 2026. The companies are currently seeking regulatory […]
