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
New cars

Kia launches EV charging service covering 68% of UK network

New KiaCharge platform streamlines access and payment for nearly 14,000 chargers nationwide

23 February 2021
Kia launches EV charging service covering 68% of UK network
Electric cars

UK national grid can handle EV surge, experts say

Mass adoption of electric cars is predicted due to government's 2030 ICE ban, but infrastructure can cope

22 February 2021
UK national grid can handle EV surge, experts say
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El-born will be crucial to Cupra's future
Finance and corporate

Cupra plots rapid electric transition and sales growth in 2021

Launch of hot El-Born EV will coincide with introduction of virtual sales model; CEO plans 100% annual growth

22 February 2021
Cupra plots rapid electric transition and sales growth in 2021
Dealership, sales and marketing

Inside the industry: Volvo is showing the subscription model can work for cars

While other brands seemingly struggle with monthly plans, the Swedish company is seeing success

22 February 2021
Inside the industry: Volvo is showing the subscription model can work for cars
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: Will intelligent roads finally move self-driving cars into the fast lane?

Infrastructure changes may help accelerate the development of autonomous cars

22 February 2021
Analysis: Will intelligent roads finally move self-driving cars into the fast lane?
Government and legislation

Uber drivers are workers, rules Supreme Court

Ride-hailing company has lost its battle to classify its drivers as self-employed

19 February 2021
Uber drivers are workers, rules Supreme Court
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Legislators are being urged to consider the wider impact of EVs
Environment and energy

Analysis: Calls for emissions regulations to consider lifetime impact

Questions remain over the long-term environmental impact of petrol and electric cars

18 February 2021
Analysis: Calls for emissions regulations to consider lifetime impact
Finance and corporate

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 2000 non-factory jobs worldwide

Reductions are said to be related to restructuring programme, but will not affect manufacturing roles

17 February 2021
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 2000 non-factory jobs worldwide
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Mach-E arrives this year as Ford's first series-production electric car
Electric cars

Ford line-up to go all-electric in Europe by 2030

All models will be zero-emissions-capable by mid-2026, as company invests $1 billion in transforming Cologne factory

17 February 2021
Ford line-up to go all-electric in Europe by 2030

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