Dealership, sales and marketing

How can dealers and garages get ready for the switch to EVs?

Servicing EVs requires vital workplace changes. We look at what businesses must do

6 September 2021
How can dealers and garages get ready for the switch to EVs?
Business

Car industry warns UK jobs 'at risk' due to semiconductor crisis

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders boss calls for financial support measures created for pandemic to be extended to protect jobs

2 September 2021
Car industry warns UK jobs 'at risk' due to semiconductor crisis
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New 'Design' package for Ford Puma does without various driver aids
Business

Chip shortage: Ford, Volvo exclude safety features from new cars

Some car makers are sacrificing safety and convenience features in order to maintain turnover amid semiconductor shortage

2 September 2021
Chip shortage: Ford, Volvo exclude safety features from new cars
Business

Geely's Peter Horbury named as new Lotus design boss

Autocar award winner Horbury will head up design as Lotus embarks on its most transformative period yet

31 August 2021
Geely's Peter Horbury named as new Lotus design boss
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FCEV HGVs like Hyundai's Xcient are on the way, but UK infrastructure lags behind
Vans

SMMT calls for support to electrify UK’s commercial vehicles

Trade body says UK government should assess needs before setting deadline on ICE ban

31 August 2021
SMMT calls for support to electrify UK’s commercial vehicles
Tech, development and manufacturing

DS to go electric-only in 2024 with first bespoke EV

Stellantis's premium brand will make all-electric switch with new model and electric version of DS 4 hatchback

31 August 2021
DS to go electric-only in 2024 with first bespoke EV
Government and legislation

Inside the industry: Why aren't politicians leading by example?

A recent investigation revealed only two UK ministers were running electric cars

30 August 2021
Inside the industry: Why aren't politicians leading by example?
Environment and energy

From the boardroom: BP's head of future mobility on biofuels and EV adoption

Senior vice president of future mobility and solutions Richard Bartlett talks about the future of his industry

30 August 2021
From the boardroom: BP's head of future mobility on biofuels and EV adoption
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Matt Becker
Business

Aston Martin chassis guru Becker set to take new role at McLaren

Autocar award winner Matt Becker follows design boss Miles Nurnberger in leaving Gaydon for another brand

27 August 2021
Aston Martin chassis guru Becker set to take new role at McLaren
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Lotus's Bahrain dealership is first to receive new company branding
Business

Lotus terminates partnerships with several UK retailers

Hethel moves to raise the profile of its retail operations and centralise aftersales and parts supply

27 August 2021
Lotus terminates partnerships with several UK retailers

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