Railway town of Cheshire East, known for Crewe Works and historic locomotive engineering.
This week has seen major automakers refresh and launch compact and luxury SUVs. Bentley has previewed its Torcal EV and a lighter Supersports coupe; Mercedes has launched a seven‑seat electric GLB; Volvo and Suzuki have updated the XC40, XC60 and introduced the e‑Vitara; Rivian has unveiled the smaller R2; Leapmotor and Toyota have new affordable EVs for Europe and the US; Honda has revived the Prelude as a hybrid. Reviews highlight trade‑offs in range, ride and packaging.
Public data show overcrowding remains an issue on key commuter routes in England and Wales, with load factors exceeding 170% on several services last autumn. Authorities say capacity improvements and new timetables are underway to ease pressure while fares and service quality are under scrutiny.
The government has announced a £1bn investment to introduce 29 battery-electric Adessia Stream trains built by Alstom at Derby, to run on TransPennine Express routes. The fleet will cut journey times, boost capacity by 30%, and create thousands of UK jobs as delivery runs from 2028 with service from 2034. The trains will run emissions-free on non-electrified tracks and improve accessibility.