News — British Built Cars

2 February 2022 Driver Max Chilton joins McMurtry Automotive British ex-Formula 1, Indy Car and Le Mans 24H driver, Max Chilton, joins McMurtry Automotive in the pivotal role of head development driver for the McMurtry Spéirling. Read story

2 February 2022 Aston Martin launches the world's most powerful SUV The new DBX707 is an SUV like no other. One which elevates Aston Martin to the pinnacle of the segment with a unique combination of blistering performance, supreme dynamics, unmist... Read story

28 January 2022 Gordon Murray Automotive reveals the all-new T.33 Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled the exciting all-new T.33. It is the second newly developed model from GMA and joins the T.50 and T.50s Niki Lauda in the line-up. The two-sea... Read story

28 January 2022 Lotus to collaborate with Britishvolt as sketch of future EV sports car is released Lotus and battery cell expert Britishvolt have signed an MoU to collaborate on the research and development of advanced new EV technology. Read story

27 January 2022 UK car production down 6.7% in 2021 to just 860,575 units Although UK car production declined again in 2021, there are grounds for optimism in 2022 with a post-Brexit investment rebound and car output forecast to rise to over a million un... Read story

26 January 2022 BAC and Viritech to bring innovative hydrogen powertrain technology to Mono British supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) and pioneering hydrogen powertrain engineers Viritech join forces to bring innovative and unique hydrogen powertrain t... Read story

26 January 2022 Bentley secures UK production of first electric car Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in the UK with the company committing to investing £2.5 billion in sustainability over the n... Read story

25 January 2022 Morgan Works London brings craftsmanship to the capital The Morgan Motor Company has opened its newest dealership in London, spearheading the company’s retail transformation. The destination showroom, Morgan Works London – situated in t... Read story

25 January 2022 J40 to launch a range of continuation pedal-powered cars Burlen launched the J40 Motor Company in April 2020 growing from a small parts and accessories business to a thriving motor company designed to support all aspects of J40 ownership... Read story

25 January 2022 Recharged and electrifying: the classic Mini launches into the future Originating from a dedicated team at MINI Plant Oxford, sustainable driving is now being created in a classic car. An electrical motor for the original Mini combines tradition with... Read story

24 January 2022 Nissan partners with the Batman movie to launch Juke Kiiro Building on its pioneering heritage of bold design, Nissan will offer a special version of its iconic Juke crossover called “Kiiro”, available to UK customers from the end of Febru... Read story

21 January 2022 All-New Nissan Qashqai receives the What Car? Safety Award Nissan is delighted that the all-new Nissan Qashqai has been awarded the Safety Award at the 2022 What Car? Car of the Year Awards. Read story