Tech, development and manufacturing

Lunaz expands campus to satisfy surge for upcycled EVs

New 18,580-square-metre facility will produce 1100 upcycled vehicles each year

7 July 2022
Lunaz expands campus to satisfy surge for upcycled EVs
Finance and corporate

Volkswagen Group to close Russian factory, union says

German car maker blames lack of parts due to sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine

6 July 2022
Volkswagen Group to close Russian factory, union says
97 XC40 Recharge Twin Sage Green
Volvo XC40 Recharge is the most popular model of the brand's subscription offering
Dealership, sales and marketing

Subs exclusive: Subscriptions enter crunch phase as finances bite

Cazoo no longer offers a subscription service but other brands such as Volvo and Hyundai are convinced of its merits

6 July 2022
Subs exclusive: Subscriptions enter crunch phase as finances bite
Tech, development and manufacturing

Autocar Business Live: Battery production in Europe

We’re joined by industry experts from Britishvolt and Ford, as we look into the realities of localised battery production

5 July 2022
Autocar Business Live: Battery production in Europe
Dealership, sales and marketing

Chinese firm BYD posts 314.9% growth in electrified vehicle sales

Shenzhen giant has sold 641,000 hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs so far this year as it seeks to surpass Tesla

5 July 2022
Chinese firm BYD posts 314.9% growth in electrified vehicle sales
Toyota Prius front tracking
The Toyota Prius has dominated ride-hailing services
Tech, development and manufacturing

Why manufacturers focusing on ride-hailing companies makes sense

Renault, BYD and Ford are all actively looking into building specific models for the likes of Uber and Lyft

4 July 2022
Why manufacturers focusing on ride-hailing companies makes sense
Tech, development and manufacturing

Volvo to open new EV factory in Slovakia in 2026

Volvo pledges £1bn to third European site, with a production capacity of 250,000 cars per year

1 July 2022
Volvo to open new EV factory in Slovakia in 2026
Business

Exclusive: Aston Martin seeks funds to safeguard its future

British manufacturer looks to balance the books; potential investors linked to Saudi Arabia and US

30 June 2022
Exclusive: Aston Martin seeks funds to safeguard its future
Tech, development and manufacturing

Volkswagen plans to overtake Tesla by mid-decade

CEO Herbert Diess says VW will aim to take advantage of Tesla's battery-supply issues and Covid shutdowns

30 June 2022
Volkswagen plans to overtake Tesla by mid-decade
trade london docks
EU-UK trade is in the crosshairs again (image credit: Getty)
Government and legislation

Is the car industry about to be caught in a UK-EU trade war?

Tensions over the Northern Ireland Protocol have the possibility of hitting the automotive industry hard

30 June 2022
Is the car industry about to be caught in a UK-EU trade war?

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