Category: Car stuff
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 […]
Europe scraps 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars
The European Union has scrapped its landmark 2035 sales ban on new combustion engine vehicles, according to a senior European lawmaker. The shock reversal, which would have forced the automotive […]
Porsche Panic: Hundreds of Russian luxury cars immobilized
Hundreds of Porsches across Russia have suddenly stopped working after an apparent mass failure of the cars’ anti-theft systems, triggering immediate speculation of a targeted cyberattack. Owners of the luxury […]
Tesla sets all-time sales record in Norway, buoyed by Model Y
In a rare piece of good news, electric vehicle giant Tesla has shattered Norway’s annual car sales record with a month still left in the year, fuelled primarily by its […]
Zipcar to shut down UK operations by end of year
Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing company, has announced it will cease all UK operations by the end of this year. The closure means its extensive shared fleet will be removed […]
UK car output plunges 24% despite JLR restart after cyber-attack
UK car production plummeted by nearly a quarter in October, with output down 23.8% compared to the same month last year. Just 59,010 units left factory gates, contributing to a […]
JLR cyberattack caused UK car production to hit 73 year low
A devastating cyber-attack has crippled UK car manufacturing. New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that UK car production in September plunged to its lowest […]
China considers banning Tesla door handles over safety concerns
Tesla and other automakers have increasingly adopted flush or retractable door handles, a design choice favored for its aesthetic appeal and minimal aerodynamic benefits. However, this seemingly modern feature is […]
Jaguar Land Rover halts production after cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been forced to halt car production and disrupt global operations following a cyber attack that has “severely disrupted” the company’s systems. The British car manufacturer, […]
Nearly half of UK drivers have been wrongly fined on parking apps, research claims
Nearly half of UK drivers have been wrongly fined while using a parking app, according to new research from temporary car insurance provider, Uswitch. The findings highlight widespread frustration with […]
