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Bentley on course for biggest profit on record in 2021

Luxury marque has surpassed all previous full-year profits in just the first three quarters of 2021

28 October 2021
Bentley on course for biggest profit on record in 2021
Business

UK car production drops to lowest point since 1982

SMMT figures show major impact of ongoing semiconductor shortage; 83% of companies affected

28 October 2021
UK car production drops to lowest point since 1982
Business

Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel Duty stays frozen as petrol prices rise

Chancellor said he is "not prepared to add to the squeeze on families and small businesses” by raising fuel duty

27 October 2021
Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel Duty stays frozen as petrol prices rise
Business

McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt steps down after eight years

Woking supercar firm's long-time boss departs, having initiated its bold electrification strategy

27 October 2021
McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt steps down after eight years
Business

Britishvolt to secure £200m from UK government for battery factory

FT reports government will soon sign off investment package; Stellantis named as potential Britishvolt customer

26 October 2021
Britishvolt to secure £200m from UK government for battery factory
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Skoda Fabia Estate axed to make way for new EVs

Bosses had confirmed the largest Fabia would return but will now accelerate phase-out of combustion cars

25 October 2021
Skoda Fabia Estate axed to make way for new EVs
Business

Envision plans major expansion of Sunderland battery plant

Chinese firm plans huge boost in output from UK's only current EV battery factory, built to supply the Nissan Leaf

25 October 2021
Envision plans major expansion of Sunderland battery plant
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RAC: petrol price hits all-time high in UK

The cost of unleaded petrol averaged 142.94p per litre in the UK yesterday, eclipsing a nine-year-old record

25 October 2021
RAC: petrol price hits all-time high in UK
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Brembo Sensify is revolutionary new AI braking system

Italian firm's new electronic hardware, due in 2024, improves efficiency, safety and responsiveness. We try it

25 October 2021
Brembo Sensify is revolutionary new AI braking system
Business

Health check: Covid fallout still causing long delays for driving tests

Lockdown backlog and a shortage of instructors are making learner drivers wait

25 October 2021
Health check: Covid fallout still causing long delays for driving tests

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