Detroit motor show

Volkswagen and Ford to jointly develop Amarok successor

First stage of 'global alliance' will see German and American manufacturers collaboration on mid-size pick-up truck

28 March 2019
Volkswagen and Ford to jointly develop Amarok successor
New cars

2019 Porsche Taycan: new official pics and details

Porsche's first EV is in the final stages of development – and Autocar was given in-depth access to an engineering test

28 March 2019
2019 Porsche Taycan: new official pics and details
Business

British car manufacturing falls for ninth straight month in February

Uncertainty and falling export demands – particularly in China – cited as key factors

28 March 2019
British car manufacturing falls for ninth straight month in February
Business

Chinese government slashes subsidies for electric vehicles

Government halves assistance for EV buyers and doubles the range required to qualify for it ahead of 2020 discontinuation

27 March 2019
Chinese government slashes subsidies for electric vehicles
New cars

Geely set to buy major stake in Smart from Daimler

Chinese car maker is seeking 50% shareholding in Mercedes-Benz’s city car division, according to a British report

27 March 2019
Geely set to buy major stake in Smart from Daimler
Business

Seat to add six electrified models by 2021 after record 2018

Spanish firm targets sub-£20,000 price for forthcoming entry-level electric car; recorded a profit of £253m last year

27 March 2019
Seat to add six electrified models by 2021 after record 2018
BMW X1 press - hero front
The X1 SUV accounts for over 1/10 of BMW's global sales
Business

BMW plays down interest in Honda Swindon factory

Success of X1 SUV and lack of extra capacity at Oxford Mini plant could see the German car maker move some production to Wiltshire, although BMW has officially denied it

27 March 2019
BMW plays down interest in Honda Swindon factory
New cars

302bhp Mercedes-AMG A35 saloon revealed

All-wheel drive and 155mph top speed for Mercedes’ hottest junior saloon

26 March 2019
302bhp Mercedes-AMG A35 saloon revealed
Red Tesla Model 3 press photo
The Model 3's European launch has been a success for Tesla
Business

Tesla Model 3 is Europe's best-selling electric vehicle

Recent arrival bucks overall market decline to lead two key segments in February

26 March 2019
Tesla Model 3 is Europe's best-selling electric vehicle

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