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Following a particularly poor March, UK new car registrations for the first quarter of 2022 totalled 417,560 units. That was down by 7,965 versus 2021’s equivalent figure of 425,525.

2021’s new car registration statistics were markedly different from those of previous years, thanks to supply issues, the ongoing pandemic and changing buying habits.

Toyota is still the world’s most valuable automotive brand, according to the latest Best Global Brands study by Interbrand.

Rather optimistically, the latest Best Global Brands report by Interbrand is subtitled ‘A New Decade of Possibility’. On the face of it, such hopefulness might be understandable, given that the total value of the world’s top 100 brands rose by 9 percent year-on-year. However, in these extremely unsettled times, the combined result masks some dramatic ups and downs.

A jury comprising 58 motoring journalists from across the continent has decided that the Peugeot 208 is 2020’s European Car of the Year.

From an initial list of thirty candidates, European Car of the Year jurors have decided the seven finalists for 2020.

WPP and Kantar Millward Brown have completed their annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study. Amazon heads the overall list for 2019, rising from last year’s third spot thanks to an estimated worth of US$315,505 million. Apple remains in the runner-up position, just ahead of Google.

WPP and Kantar Millward Brown have published their latest annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study. As might be expected, technology companies Google and Apple dominate the overall results once again.

In terms of the automotive sector, the 2017 Interbrand 100 Best Global Brands survey shows very few changes compared to last year.

A jury of seventy-five motoring journalists from twenty-three countries has decided the top three finalists in each category of the 2017 World Car Awards.

Toyota is still the world's most valuable automotive brand, according to the latest Interbrand Best 100 Global Brands study. Indeed, a 9% uplift saw it move from sixth to fifth position in the overall standings.

As far as the car category is concerned, there are a couple of telling developments in this year's WPP / Millward Brown BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands survey.

Although production ended in 2012, Tesla is still offering updates for its electric-powered Roadster. The latest retrofit development suite, which takes the two-seater up to 3.0 specification, has the sole aim of improving the car’s range.

After two rounds of voting by a jury of 58 automotive journalists, the winner of the 2014 European Car of the Year has been named at the Geneva International Motor Show.

Following a first round of voting, the seven nominees for the 2014 European Car of the Year award have been announced.

The winners of the 2013 World Car Awards have been announced at the New York International Auto Show.

Following a second round of voting by a jury of sixty-six motoring journalists, the top contenders for the 2013 World Car Awards have been announced.

The new all-electric Toyota RAV4 EV has been revealed at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. Developed in partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors - who supply the battery and powertrain system - the project has taken just twenty-two months to come to fruition. The front-wheel drive RAV4 EV is powered by a 154 bhp (115 kW / 156 PS) electric motor, which delivers a zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) when in Sport mode. Switch to the more battery-friendly Normal mode and naturally those figures worsen, albeit to a still respectable 8.6 seconds and 85 mph (136 km/h). Toyota is being rather vague on range, but the estimate is around 100 miles (160 kilometres). Recharge time for the 41.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is expected to be approximately six hours using a 240 V / 40A charger, proving that the process is getting quicker. Realistically, it’s still an overnight job though. Changes ...

Tesla has uploaded a video to Vimeo showing the upcoming Model S saloon being put through its paces on Californian roads. Of course, being electric, it’s very quiet with the loudest noise coming from the tyres. The Tesla is also really striking, thanks to styling that’s good enough to rival other sleek saloons such as the Maserati Quattroporte or Jaguar XF. Before series production begins in 2012, the Model S will complete ‘Alpha’ and ‘Beta’ test phases. Shown in the film is one of the ‘Alpha’ cars. Model S Alpha Hits the Road from Tesla Motors on Vimeo . Related post: Tesla Model S due in 2012

The 3,000 people across North America and Europe who have already reserved Tesla’s Model S saloon are going to have to wait a little longer for their new car. Tesla has now confirmed that deliveries are set to begin in 2012, with annual production anticipated to be around 20,000 units. That’s not a huge volume, but the Model S will be competing head-on with established premium saloons in concept and cost. After applying the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, Tesla is aiming for a base price in the US of $49,900 (about £31,370 or €37,550 at today’s rates). That’s directly comparable to the $53,375 Jaguar XF, $50,975 BMW 535i and $50,275 Mercedes-Benz E350, for example. However, $49,900 only gets you a basic battery pack which offers a range of 160 miles (257 km). For those anticipating range anxiety, other packs that promise either 230 miles (370 km) or 300 miles (482 km) between charges will also be available. Both will be cost options, though, and Tesla has yet to say how much extra ...