Electric cars

Amazon and Rivian begin roll-out of electric delivery vehicles

The two firms hopes to produce 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030 to decarbonise last-mile logistics

21 July 2022
Amazon and Rivian begin roll-out of electric delivery vehicles
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Tesla Model Y will become more expensive in Norway, following the removal of subsidies
Government and legislation

Subs exclusive: Ticking tax bomb threatens EV popularity

With EV subsidies being removed across the UK and EU, buyers and manufacturers are faced with rising costs

21 July 2022
Subs exclusive: Ticking tax bomb threatens EV popularity
Moke Electric on production line
Moke Electric is built in Northamptonshire by Fablink
Finance and corporate

EV Technology Group acquires Moke International for £46.2m

Newly formed EVTG plans to ultimately serve as a parent company for a group of low-volume EV firms

20 July 2022
EV Technology Group acquires Moke International for £46.2m
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Johnson Matthey will spend £80 million to build a new hydrogen fuel cell components facility in Royston, Cambridge
Environment and energy

New hydrogen fuel cell factory to open in UK in 2024

The £80 million investment will give Johnson Matthey factory enough capacity for a 3GW output per year

20 July 2022
New hydrogen fuel cell factory to open in UK in 2024
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It is the first major update to Aston Martin's crest since 2003
Finance and corporate

Aston Martin reveals new logo in bid to appeal to wider audience

British car maker looks to enter new markets as it prepares to launch electrified sports cars

20 July 2022
Aston Martin reveals new logo in bid to appeal to wider audience
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Volvo wants electric cars to make up more than 10% of its 2022 volumes
Dealership, sales and marketing

Electrified Volvo sales rise but overall volumes dip

Lockdowns in China and supply chain struggles impact Volvo's output, but bosses are optimistic

20 July 2022
Electrified Volvo sales rise but overall volumes dip
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Britishvolt is on course for a gigafactory in Blyth, north-west England
Environment and energy

Subs exclusive: Why localised battery production will be key for EVs

In the latest Autocar Business Live webinar, we’re joined by three senior executives from Ford, Britishvolt and Urbix

20 July 2022
Subs exclusive: Why localised battery production will be key for EVs
Dealership, sales and marketing

Subs exclusive: Winners and losers from UK car market in Q2 2022

Year to Date (YTD) sales figures up to June were down by 11.9% to 802,000

19 July 2022
Subs exclusive: Winners and losers from UK car market in Q2 2022
Environment and energy

EV batteries to be built with recycled parts by 2040

Environmental sustainability is a top priority for OEMs, latest Autocar Business webinar told

18 July 2022
EV batteries to be built with recycled parts by 2040
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Peugeot UK boss is full of enthusiasm for the WEC 9X8 project
Dealership, sales and marketing

Peugeot UK pushes for massive brand awareness boost

French brand wants to replicate European sales in UK, where it is only pipped by Volkswagen

15 July 2022
Peugeot UK pushes for massive brand awareness boost

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