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Tech, development and manufacturing

British electric motor maker Saietta goes into administration

The Silverstone-based EV supplier put itself up for sale in February, but no offer with enough capital was received

8 March 2024
British electric motor maker Saietta goes into administration
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KGM O100 pick-up was shown at last year's Seoul motor show
New cars

KGM to launch 300-mile 4x4 EV pick-up in early 2025

BYD-powered truck version of Torres is on course to be the UK’s first twin-motor electric pick-up

7 March 2024
KGM to launch 300-mile 4x4 EV pick-up in early 2025
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Renault's bi-directional charging is claimed to make home charging a lot cheaper
Tech, development and manufacturing

Renault promises half-price home electricity with new tech

Bi-directional charging will become available to the masses for the first time with the new Renault 5 EV

7 March 2024
Renault promises half-price home electricity with new tech
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The Tesla Model Y was the best selling car globally last year – the first time an EV has topped that chart
Car sales

Key stories from global car market after 2023's return to form

JATO data outlines key trends from last year as degree of normality returned following three years of gloom

6 March 2024
Key stories from global car market after 2023's return to form
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The Audi A3 was February's fifth-best seller, with 1835 deliveries
Car sales

UK records strongest February for new car sales in 20 years

Electric and plug-in-hybrid growth outpaced petrols, hybrids and diesels as fleets propped up the market

5 March 2024
UK records strongest February for new car sales in 20 years
Electric cars
Electric vehicles

Companies seek cure for profit-wrecking EV values

Car makers are torn between boosting demand by slashing prices or holding firm to keep residuals high

4 March 2024
Companies seek cure for profit-wrecking EV values
Used cars
The new car market is in growth for the first time in three years – but what challenges still lie ahead?
Business

How to sell cars in 2024: Key webinar talking points

A panel of industry experts joined our Autocar Business team to discuss the challenges facing the automotive retail market in 2024. This is what they had to say

1 March 2024
How to sell cars in 2024: Key webinar talking points
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Cheaper raw materials will help make EVs more affordable, said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares
Manufacturing

"Thanks for the EV negativity": How the gloom could cut car prices

Pessimism around electric vehicles is pushing down the cost of the materials needed to make them

1 March 2024
"Thanks for the EV negativity": How the gloom could cut car prices
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Recruitment

Industry digest: Swipe right to fill your skills gap?

The parallels between searching online for a partner and a job are quite striking, not least the key factors of location and income

1 March 2024
Industry digest: Swipe right to fill your skills gap?
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Volvo Cars holds a 48.3% stake in Polestar, which was founded in 2017
Corporate

Polestar secures £750 million funding to target future growth

Three-year loan from 12 international banks will help car maker invest for future after forthcoming split from Volvo

29 February 2024
Polestar secures £750 million funding to target future growth

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