Diesel pump fill-up
Diesel’s main problem is buyers’ concerns about its emissions
Business

Analysis: Why new car buyers are ditching diesel for hybrids and EVs

Over one third of prospective new car buyers expected to opt for some form of electrification

28 June 2019
Analysis: Why new car buyers are ditching diesel for hybrids and EVs
Business

Vauxhall set to build next-generation Astra at Ellesmere Port

UK factory set to remain the home of the long-running hatchback – but the deal depends on Brexit negotiations

27 June 2019
Vauxhall set to build next-generation Astra at Ellesmere Port
Ford Mach E render
What we think Ford's Mustang-inspired electric crossover will look like
Business

Ford to launch three new model names by 2024 in Europe

Ford will indirectly replace its larger car range and ditch MPVs in favour of "utility vehicles”, while 12,000 job losses are confirmed

27 June 2019
Ford to launch three new model names by 2024 in Europe
Business

BMW grille debate should focus on 7 Series, says design director

7 Series and X7 stand out from BMW's mainstream models because that's what their buyers want

27 June 2019
BMW grille debate should focus on 7 Series, says design director
Ford Escort Mk3
Bridgend was originally built to supply engines for the Escort
Business

Analysis: What went wrong at Ford's Bridgend plant?

Ford is shutting its Welsh engine production facility after 40 years. We look at the reasons why

27 June 2019
Analysis: What went wrong at Ford's Bridgend plant?
Business

UK car manufacturing output drops for 12th consecutive month

Latest SMMT figures show that the UK produced over 21,000 less cars in May than in April

27 June 2019
UK car manufacturing output drops for 12th consecutive month
Mini Cooper at Mini's Oxford factory
Mini Cooper is one of the most popular cars exported from Britain
Business

Car industry no-deal Brexit warnings grow stronger

SMMT claims frictionless trade is only way to preserve 'just-in-time' business model

26 June 2019
Car industry no-deal Brexit warnings grow stronger
Chevrolet Corvette C7 drifting
C7-gen Corvette sells in limited numbers on this side of the pond
Business

UK sales of Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro to end in August

General Motors’ 6.2-litre V8 engine doesn't comply with new WLTP legislation

26 June 2019
UK sales of Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro to end in August
BMW i8
i8 sports car heads BMW's current range of electrified models
Business

BMW accelerates electrification programme

The firm aims to bring 25 electrified vehicles to market in the next four years

25 June 2019
BMW accelerates electrification programme
Business

SMMT urges next PM to seek automotive-focused Brexit deal

UK manufacturing sector stands to lose £50,000 per minute in the event of a no-deal Brexit

25 June 2019
SMMT urges next PM to seek automotive-focused Brexit deal

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