Tech, development and manufacturing

Ford takes full control of Halewood transmission plant

Manufacturer ends joint venture with Magna PT, safeguarding 700 UK jobs and hinting at further investment

1 March 2021
Ford takes full control of Halewood transmission plant
Tech, development and manufacturing

Talent wanted: Drivers of Change competition opens for entries

Autocar and Ennis & Co's initiative returns, designed to attract fresh talent to the motor industry

1 March 2021
Talent wanted: Drivers of Change competition opens for entries
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: Can Bollore really Reimagine JLR?

Thierry's first public outing as Jaguar Land Rover CEO was exciting but still leaves questions unanswered

1 March 2021
Inside the industry: Can Bollore really Reimagine JLR?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: How UK grid will cope with an EV revolution by 2030

Executives from National Grid and home battery firm Moixa discuss the challenges

1 March 2021
Analysis: How UK grid will cope with an EV revolution by 2030
Government and legislation

MPs launch review into safety of smart motorways

Transport Committee to investigate risks and benefits of controversial roads

26 February 2021
MPs launch review into safety of smart motorways
Tech, development and manufacturing

UK car production falls 27.3% in January 2021

Figures from the SMMT reveal the sharpest first-month drop in more than a decade

26 February 2021
UK car production falls 27.3% in January 2021
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Vauxhall Ellesmere Port
Tech, development and manufacturing

Vauxhall: Ellesmere Port talks 'productive but not conclusive'

Stellantis is in talks with the UK government over agreement to secure future of Astra factory

25 February 2021
Vauxhall: Ellesmere Port talks 'productive but not conclusive'
Finance and corporate

Peugeot revives historic logo in bold rebranding move

1960s-style lion emblem, as featured on retro e-Legend concept, arrives ahead of new 308 launch

25 February 2021
Peugeot revives historic logo in bold rebranding move
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DBX sales in Q4 alone accounted for over a quarter of Aston's 2020 volume
Dealership, sales and marketing

Aston Martin sales down 32% in 2020 as a result of pandemic

British firm ran down dealer stock to minimise Covid-19 impact; strong DBX demand leads recovery

25 February 2021
Aston Martin sales down 32% in 2020 as a result of pandemic
Finance and corporate

Volvo and Geely scrap merger plans but strengthen technical links

Swedish and Chinese firms stay independent but expand joint development on platforms, software and tech

24 February 2021
Volvo and Geely scrap merger plans but strengthen technical links

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