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UK car production falls 4% in October as Brexit doubt takes toll

Latest SMMT figures reveal that the UK produced 5622 fewer cars last month than in October 2018

28 November 2019
UK car production falls 4% in October as Brexit doubt takes toll
Business

Vatican receives modified Dacia Duster as new Popemobile

Budget SUV receives papal treatment with lowered suspension, plush rear seat and roof-mounted glass box

27 November 2019
Vatican receives modified Dacia Duster as new Popemobile
Business

Car industry: tariff-free EU trade deal vital to secure investment

SMMT president says Brexit uncertainty is harming industry’s push for EVs and autonomy

27 November 2019
Car industry: tariff-free EU trade deal vital to secure investment
Business

Talent wanted: Drivers of Change competition opens for entries

Autocar and Ennis & Co's new initiative is designed to attract fresh talent to the motor industry

26 November 2019
Talent wanted: Drivers of Change competition opens for entries
Business

Audi cuts 9500 jobs in Germany to fund EV investment

Firm will let go of more than 15% of its German workforce as profits fall due to cost of new products and tech

26 November 2019
Audi cuts 9500 jobs in Germany to fund EV investment
Business

Uber wins appeal over London operating licence

Ride-hailing firm is now free to operate in the capital after winning an appeal over TfL's decision last year not to renew its licence

25 November 2019
Uber wins appeal over London operating licence
Business

Government estimates 634,000 untaxed vehicles on UK roads

Department for Transport links tax disc abolition to a potential annual revenue loss of nearly £100 million

21 November 2019
Government estimates 634,000 untaxed vehicles on UK roads
Business

General Motors sues Fiat Chrysler over alleged bribes

American giant claims rival tried to disrupt union negotiation; the accused says the lawsuit is 'meritless'

21 November 2019
General Motors sues Fiat Chrysler over alleged bribes
Markus Duesmann
Markus Duesmann
Business

Former BMW executive named new Audi boss

Markus Duesmann appointed CEO of German firm, with Bram Schot out after less than two years

15 November 2019
Former BMW executive named new Audi boss
Business

Volkswagen Group to invest in further electrification expansion

Firm to invest more than £50 billion to launch 75 EVs and 60 hybrids in the next decade

15 November 2019
Volkswagen Group to invest in further electrification expansion

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