E fuel drum Porsche
An e-fuel exemption to the 2035 ICE ban would allow Porsche to continue selling the profitable 911
Environment and energy

E-fuel debate is 'unnecessary noise', says Volkswagen boss

Brand head Thomas Schäfer argues synthetic fuels are better suited to trucks and planes than cars

20 March 2023
Autocar Business
E-fuel debate is 'unnecessary noise', says Volkswagen boss
Dacia Bigster front quarter static 2022
The production version of the Dacia Bigster will be built in Mioveni, Romania
Manufacturing

Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV

The Dacia Jogger will move from Romania to Morocco to free factory space for the new SUV

20 March 2023
Autocar Business
Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV
Hyundai Ioniq 5 front three quarter
The Ioniq 5 has brought a mix of customers from premium brands
New cars

Hyundai boss admits surprise at success of Ioniq 5

Sharply-styled SUV was pitched above Hyundai's normal offerings but market has not faltered

20 March 2023
Hyundai boss admits surprise at success of Ioniq 5
Move Electric

First ride: Lunaz Upcycled Electric Vehicle bin lorry

New UEV is the British firm's latest conversion project, but how successful can it be?

19 March 2023
First ride: Lunaz Upcycled Electric Vehicle bin lorry
citroen oli 2022 front quarter tracking
Citroën Oli concept is tipped to provide design cues for the new EVs
New cars

Citroen readying mix of "aggressively priced" electric cars

Cars will look to undercut rivals and offer alternative to premium brands as "some people don’t have that kind of money to buy a car"

17 March 2023
Citroen readying mix of "aggressively priced" electric cars
Volkswagen Polo 2022 front quarter tracking
The cost of adding new anti-emissions measures could make small cars such as the Polo unprofitable
New cars

‘Amicable solution’ to Euro 7 would secure future of Volkswagen Polo

VW may discontinue the supermini as emissions proposals make it "literally impossible" to profit from small ICE cars

17 March 2023
‘Amicable solution’ to Euro 7 would secure future of Volkswagen Polo
Track day lead
Interest in track days has exploded and shows no sign of tailing off
Motorsport

Everything you need to know for your first track day

Few things are more fun for keen drivers. If you're feeling anxious, here's why you shouldn't shy away

17 March 2023
Everything you need to know for your first track day
Mazda MX30 2021 front quarter tracking
The electric Mazda MX-30 has struggled to attract buyers since its 2020 launch
Corporate

Mazda names new CEO ahead of electric car push

Japanese firm nominates previous North American operations boss Masahiro Moro as its new chief

17 March 2023
Autocar Business
Mazda names new CEO ahead of electric car push
Morgan Plus Four Plus Six front tracking
Morgan made a pre-tax profit of just £3 million in 2019 and a £700k loss in 2020
Electric vehicles

How Morgan will tackle next era under new boss

Massimo Fumarola details plans to safeguard the Malvern plant and how the marque will approach EVs

17 March 2023
Autocar Business
How Morgan will tackle next era under new boss
Bentley Flying Spur front quarter tracking rain
Brexit costs Bentley between £4.4m and £6.1m per year
Finance

Hiring staff 'much more complicated' post-Brexit, says Bentley

Rotating Audi Group staff takes as much effort as hiring someone for three to five years, complains CFO

17 March 2023
Autocar Business
Hiring staff 'much more complicated' post-Brexit, says Bentley

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