Siemens Uday Senapati
Uday Senapati is vice-president for automotive, mobility and battery at Siemens Advanta
Software

How software is supercharging the development of new cars

New AI tools can allow manufacturers to solve complex puzzles in hours, rather than weeks

19 June 2025
How software is supercharging the development of new cars
Electric vehicles

Chinese car makers plant flag atop UK plug-in hybrid market

The BYD Seal U and Jaecoo 7 SUVs took the top two spots in the UK's PHEV sales chart last month

19 June 2025
Chinese car makers plant flag atop UK plug-in hybrid market
Logistics

Stellantis opens new parts distribution centre at Ellesmere Port

Warehouse will stock some four million components for multi-brand group annually

18 June 2025
Stellantis opens new parts distribution centre at Ellesmere Port
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Government and legislation

US car tariffs: Trump and Starmer sign deal to confirm 10% import levy

Tax applies to first 100,000 cars exported from UK to US; reduced from a previously announced 25% rate

17 June 2025
US car tariffs: Trump and Starmer sign deal to confirm 10% import levy
Business

"Luca de Meo's departure is unequivocally a blow to Renault"

Italian leaves automotive sector after five years at French group to head up Gucci owner Kering

16 June 2025
"Luca de Meo's departure is unequivocally a blow to Renault"
New cars

We drive a new pick-up truck from...Kia

Korean firm's first pick-up is a great design, decent to drive and an interesting next step in Kia’s evolution

16 June 2025
We drive a new pick-up truck from...Kia
Electric vehicles

Renault Group boss Luca de Meo steps down

French firm starts hunt for new CEO after shock departure of de Meo after five years

15 June 2025
Renault Group boss Luca de Meo steps down
Vans

Ford most exposed to electric target fines despite being UK's top van seller

The Blue Oval has sold just 2443 electric light commercial vehicles in 2025 - 5.4% of its 45,190 total

13 June 2025
Ford most exposed to electric target fines despite being UK's top van seller
Car sales

Mass-market Polestar 7 to accelerate move to dealer model

Brand's sales in May rose 274% year-on-year, spurred by new models and dealers – and there's more to come

11 June 2025
Mass-market Polestar 7 to accelerate move to dealer model
Vans

Transit vans the key to Ford's European sales growth

Ford has led the CV sector in Europe for the past decade – now it does much more than just build Transits

10 June 2025
Transit vans the key to Ford's European sales growth

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