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France Eyes Ultra-Capacitor Future

A fast-ACTING carbon ‘ultra-capacitor’ that could save 30% off the weight of a lithium ion EV battery pack is under development in France. The ultra-capacitor, which is built using carbon and graphene nano-technology, is claimed […]

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Urus to Swell Lambo’s UK Sales

Italian manufacturer expects new super-SUV to double its annual volume here Lamborghini boss Stefano Domenicali expects sales of the new £165,000 Urus super-SUV to more than double the company’s annual UK sales volume to around […]

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Renault Megane RS 280 EDC

Tested 25.1.18, Spain On sale April Price £29,000 (EST) When Renault Sport is let loose on the Mégane, a world-class hot hatch usually emerges. No pressure for this all-new one, then… Few performance cars have been […]

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Polestar kicks off World Tour

Volvo’s EV performance arm to drum up interest in Polestar 1 halo car with brand-building push Polestar, Volvo’s new electric performance car brand, is sending its first production vehicle, the £120,000 Polestar 1 hybrid coupé, […]

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Volkswagen Up GTI

Tested 18.1.18, France On sale February Price £13,750 City car takes go-faster pills. How will its punchier engine and sportier suspension sit with the Up’s more mature character? You’re going to read a lot about the […]

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Audi A7

Tested 29.1.18, South Africa On sale April Price £55,000 (EST) Does the new Sportback, rival to the upcoming third-gen Merc CLS, have an engaging personality beneath that cool exterior? You can spell ‘Audi A7’ without the […]