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The ZEV mandate forces car makers to sell ever increasing percentages of EVs
Electric vehicles

Car makers successfully argued against small EV incentives

Feedback about UK's new ZEV mandate reveals no love for pushing certain types of electric models

9 January 2024
Autocar Business
Car makers successfully argued against small EV incentives
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Infotainment screen gives an early look at redesigned Golf GTI
New cars

2024 Volkswagen Golf design revealed early in new images

'Mk8.5' Golf previewed in Las Vegas with physical steering-wheel buttons and new infotainment screen

9 January 2024
2024 Volkswagen Golf design revealed early in new images
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Land Rover Defender, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models make up around 76% of JLR's order backlog
Car sales

JLR order backlog cut to 148,000 as UK retail sales rocket 55%

British manufacturer increases production as supply shortages and parts constraints begin to ease

8 January 2024
Autocar Business
JLR order backlog cut to 148,000 as UK retail sales rocket 55%
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Future BMW cars will be equipped with integrated game controllers
Technology

BMW to add games, live TV and augmented-reality glasses to cars

German firm showcases next generation of in-car entertainment at Consumer Electronics Show in US

8 January 2024
BMW to add games, live TV and augmented-reality glasses to cars
BT charging point
Retrofitting a green cabinet allows for the installation of one or more kerbside chargepoints
Technology

BT converts kerbside signal cabinet into EV charger

Some 60,000 redundant phone and broadband-cable cabinets could bolster public EV charging infrastructure

8 January 2024
BT converts kerbside signal cabinet into EV charger
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Vinfast is currently expanding its UK team ahead of deliveries beginning later this year
New cars

Vietnam's Vinfast to start UK sales later this year

Seven-year-old brand will continue its expansion into Europe, though no model line-up has been confirmed

8 January 2024
Vietnam's Vinfast to start UK sales later this year
Rolls Royce Spectre factory front quarter
The Rolls-Royce Spectre has a full order book for 2024
Corporate

Rolls-Royce sets new sales record as Bespoke programme shines

Every car sold by Rolls-Royce in 2023 had some element of customisation, reaching record values

8 January 2024
Autocar Business
Rolls-Royce sets new sales record as Bespoke programme shines
Gridserve Gatwick electric forecourt outside
The site has 22 ultra-fast chargers, adding 100 miles of range in 10 minutes
New cars

Gridserve opens new Gatwick site with 30 EV chargers

First major charging hub at a European airport is Gridserve’s third in UK; more to quickly follow

8 January 2024
Gridserve opens new Gatwick site with 30 EV chargers
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Production version of Renault 5 concept will be revealed in coming weeks
Dealership, sales and marketing

Renault looks to reshape image in UK ahead of 5 launch

Brand is on a drive to introduce customers to the 'new Renault of today' as it expands EV line-up

8 January 2024
Autocar Business
Renault looks to reshape image in UK ahead of 5 launch
Features

How to make your car a family heirloom

Making your car last longer is the ultimate in sustainable motoring. We show you how to do it

7 January 2024
How to make your car a family heirloom

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