Finance and corporate

VW Group confirms talks with Rimac over Bugatti joint venture

Croatian EV technology firm could partner with Porsche in new deal to run the French hypercar firm

16 March 2021
VW Group confirms talks with Rimac over Bugatti joint venture
Technology

Fiat 500 drivers to earn digital coins for economical driving

Stellantis tie-up with British start-up allows new Fiat 500 drivers to earn rewards for efficient driving

16 March 2021
Fiat 500 drivers to earn digital coins for economical driving
Tech, development and manufacturing

Volkswagen Group to switch to single EV platform

New SSP electrc architecture will eventually succeed MEB and PPE as part of increased tech sharing

16 March 2021
Volkswagen Group to switch to single EV platform
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Kia’s Sportage is likely to be more reliable than a Land Rover Freelander
Second-hand picks

James Ruppert: Capable Land Rover alternatives for less than £4000

Which small 4x4 should replace a troublesome Freelander?

16 March 2021
James Ruppert: Capable Land Rover alternatives for less than £4000
Technology

Jaguar Land Rover cabin purification system prevents virus spread

Prototype system uses innovative Panasonic device to neutralise airborne viruses and bacteria

16 March 2021
Jaguar Land Rover cabin purification system prevents virus spread
Electric cars

New Electric Vehicle Association opens to members in England

EV owners are offered exclusive events and discounts, plus the chance to give their views on experience

16 March 2021
New Electric Vehicle Association opens to members in England
New cars

BMW iX and i4 to adopt eighth-gen iDrive system

Upcoming electric saloon and flagship SUV will have half the number of physical buttons as a result

15 March 2021
BMW iX and i4 to adopt eighth-gen iDrive system
New cars

Opel Manta GSe Elektromod: classic EV will feature digital grille

1970s sports coupé gets the electric treatment, and swaps conventional grille for LED display

15 March 2021
Opel Manta GSe Elektromod: classic EV will feature digital grille
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Tech, development and manufacturing

Volkswagen Group to open six European gigafactories by 2030

Firm will massively upscale its battery production strategy, and introduce new single-cell format to make EVs cheaper

15 March 2021
Volkswagen Group to open six European gigafactories by 2030

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