F1

McLaren celebrates new Gulf partnership with bespoke 720S

Limited-edition, hand-painted design is said to show capabilities of firm’s personalisation options

17 May 2021
McLaren celebrates new Gulf partnership with bespoke 720S
Tech, development and manufacturing

JCB unveils hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine technology

JCB boss Lord Anthony Bamford says CO2-free piston engine could be a cheaper and quicker way to meet emissions targets

17 May 2021
JCB unveils hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine technology
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: Why the semiconductor shortage hits hard

For car makers, limited supply of chips, which are crucial for power steering, brake sensors and parking cameras, is another kick below the belt

17 May 2021
Inside the industry: Why the semiconductor shortage hits hard
10 lead
Online sales will rise but showrooms will remain a necessity
Dealership, sales and marketing

Analysis: A return to business as usual?

The switch to electric is overshadowing other big changes on the automotive horizon

17 May 2021
Analysis: A return to business as usual?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Abarth 1000 SP racer reborn with 240bhp Alfa Romeo engine

Retro-styled two-seat concept was designed with emphasis on lightness; takes its engine from 4C

14 May 2021
Abarth 1000 SP racer reborn with 240bhp Alfa Romeo engine
Dealership, sales and marketing

Ford will take inspiration from US line-up in European markets

Firm is only mainstream American-owned manufacturer still operating in the European market, which boss Stuart Rowley thinks differentiates it from rivals

14 May 2021
Ford will take inspiration from US line-up in European markets
Environment and energy

Ford calls for clear roadmap to 2030 combustion ban

European boss says plan must "be led at the ministerial level but it needs to involve local governments as well as national, utility providers and industry participants"

13 May 2021
Ford calls for clear roadmap to 2030 combustion ban
Tech, development and manufacturing

Ford to offer over-the-air updates through Power Up service

US car maker envisages 33 million of its cars will have over-the-air capabilities by 2028

13 May 2021
Ford to offer over-the-air updates through Power Up service
Tech, development and manufacturing

Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin due to environmental impact

EV company's boss is "concerned about rapidly increasing fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions"

13 May 2021
Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin due to environmental impact

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