UK car industry collage
Despite difficulties, experts are reluctant to completely write off the UK motor industry
Vehicle manufacturing

State of the nation: can the British car industry rebound?

Brexit, Covid-19 and other factors have conspired to halve UK car production levels compared with 2015 estimates

18 November 2022
Autocar Business
State of the nation: can the British car industry rebound?
Nissan Leaf production line 2013
Zero-emission vehicles and niche manufacturers will be crucial for the industry's future, says the SMMT
Vehicle manufacturing

How to fix the UK's automotive industry

The SMMT represents the motoring industry – here's its to-do list for the government

18 November 2022
Autocar Business
How to fix the UK's automotive industry
Genesis X convertible concept on display in los angeles 2
The X Convertible follows the two-door coupé X Concept, revealed in 2021
New cars

Genesis reveals luxury all-electric X Convertible concept

Four-seater completes trio of concepts underscoring a commitment to luxury, premium tech and sustainability

17 November 2022
Genesis reveals luxury all-electric X Convertible concept
New cars

New Subaru Impreza 4WD hatch brings back RS range-topper

Not-for-UK Mk6 Impreza is redesigned, re-engineered, and brings a 2.5-litre boxer option

17 November 2022
New Subaru Impreza 4WD hatch brings back RS range-topper
New cars

Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen-powered supercar makes public debut

American technology start-up promises 1000-mile range and 0-60mph in 2.2sec from fuel cell EV

17 November 2022
Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen-powered supercar makes public debut
Porsche 911 dakar on show at los angeles front three quarters
New 911 Dakar can be configured to pay tribute to Dakar-winning 959
New cars

New Porsche 911 Dakar is 473bhp super-4x4 for £173k

Tribute to 1984 Paris-Dakar winner is the ultimate high-speed desert slayer

17 November 2022
New Porsche 911 Dakar is 473bhp super-4x4 for £173k
Peugeot 208 2022 filling with petrol
Reported increase would be the first time a government has raised fuel duty in cash terms since 2011
Consumer

Fuel duty may rise by 12p per litre next year

News of potential hike in fuel duty follows today's autumn budget statement

17 November 2022
Fuel duty may rise by 12p per litre next year
Tesla Model 3 and VW ID4 charging at charging station
Electric vehicles are currently exempt from paying road tax
Consumer

Official: electric vehicles to pay VED from 2025

Plans to charge VED for electric cars, vans and motorcycles confirmed in Autumn Statement

17 November 2022
Official: electric vehicles to pay VED from 2025
Stellantis Aimotive autonomous tech screen
Aimotive will operate separately from Stellantis's corporate structure, maintaining its "startup culture"
Autonomous vehicles

Hungarian firm to develop Stellantis driver-assistance tech

Aimotive will take over development of conglomerate’s autonomous vehicle technologies due in 2024

17 November 2022
Autocar Business
Hungarian firm to develop Stellantis driver-assistance tech
Waymo Zeekr minivan 2022 front quarter tracking
Waymo's autonomous taxi will use lidar cameras and radar to map its surroundings
New cars

Geely reveals SEA-M platform for autonomous Waymo taxi

Self-driving taxi will ride on an adapted version of the SEA platform used by Smart, Zeekr and Volvo

17 November 2022
Geely reveals SEA-M platform for autonomous Waymo taxi

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