Akio Toyoda in racing suit
Akio Toyoda won Autcar's prestigious Issigonis Trophy in 2018
Corporate

Akio Toyoda becomes Toyota chairman; Lexus boss now CEO

Akio Toyoda steps back from CEO role after 14 years, to be replaced by Koji Sato from 1 April

26 January 2023
Akio Toyoda becomes Toyota chairman; Lexus boss now CEO
Manufacturing

UK car industry calls for fresh investment after dire 2022 output

Output from UK factories down more than 40% on 2019; investment into electrification will help recovery

26 January 2023
Autocar Business
UK car industry calls for fresh investment after dire 2022 output
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV front three quarter 2
The Alfa Giulia QV is a hugely characterful, romantic four-door saloon
Nearly new buying guides

Nearly new buying guide: Alfa Romeo Giulia QV

This nimble saloon has all the charm and theatre of a four-door Ferrari, with none of the impracticality

26 January 2023
Nearly new buying guide: Alfa Romeo Giulia QV
BMW i4 Cupra Born front quarter tracking
Many buyers thought manufacturers should focus on improving electric vehicles' range between charges
What Car? Insight

Cost of living crisis dampens demand for EVs

What Car? data reveals interest in electric cars declined as interest rates and living costs spiked

26 January 2023
Autocar Business
Cost of living crisis dampens demand for EVs
Porsche Vision 357 front 3 4
The Porsche Vision 357 is a modern reimagining of the iconic 356 - the German car maker's first ever car
New cars

Porsche 356 reborn for 2023 with 718 GT4 RS power

Porsche Vision 357 is one "of many" 75th anniversary presents for German car maker

25 January 2023
Porsche 356 reborn for 2023 with 718 GT4 RS power
Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 came in both saloon and estate bodystyles
New cars

Mazda 6 axed in UK after 20 years as sales dwindle

Removal comes after a decline of sales in the large family car segment in the UK, SUVs proving more popular

25 January 2023
Mazda 6 axed in UK after 20 years as sales dwindle
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Range Rover and Range Rover Sport drove the quarter's profits
Finance

Jaguar Land Rover posts first profitable quarter since 2020

Firm earned £265 million in profits in the quarter ending 31 December, boosted by Range Rover success

25 January 2023
Autocar Business
Jaguar Land Rover posts first profitable quarter since 2020
Technology

UK government to invest £30 million into decarbonising roads

Asphalt made from green waste and low-emission street lighting are two of the seven avenues being explored

25 January 2023
UK government to invest £30 million into decarbonising roads
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XC40, Volvo's best-seller last year, is one of the models affected
Consumer

Volvo recalls over 100,000 cars due to automatic safety brake issues

Brand's entire range affected by issue; global recall impacts 10,000 cars in UK

25 January 2023
Volvo recalls over 100,000 cars due to automatic safety brake issues
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The Toyota Aygo X was released last year
vehicle manufacturing

Toyota to temporarily close Czech plant over lack of parts

Japanese firm's Kolin plant, which produces the Aygo X and Yaris, will shut for the whole of February

25 January 2023
Toyota to temporarily close Czech plant over lack of parts

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