Business

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Electric vehicles

Nissan to stop selling combustion cars in Europe from 2030

Japanese manufacturer commits to going electric-only ahead of 2035 deadline

26 September 2023

Nissan to stop selling combustion cars in Europe from 2030

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Car sales

Alfa Romeo on course to break sales record in 2025

Tonale compact SUV and new small EV will help push sales to an all-time high, says CEO

25 September 2023

Alfa Romeo on course to break sales record in 2025

Priority Freight Tesla EV

Logistics

The UK company that makes just-in-time car manufacturing work

Parts and supplies are being delivered, sometimes cross-continent, in less than a day to keep production running

22 September 2023

The UK company that makes just-in-time car manufacturing work

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Pendragon said it would sell its dealer network to Oregon-based Lithia Motors for £280m

Dealers

Weak pound drives North American takeover of UK dealers

Quality of the businesses is another factor in overseas buyers looking to UK

21 September 2023

Weak pound drives North American takeover of UK dealers

High energy costs across the continent are massively impacting production of cars, especially EVs

Manufacturing

'It's cheaper to import than build in EU' – VW boss slams rising bills

Europe is being squeezed as an automotive manufacturing hub by both North America and China

18 September 2023

'It's cheaper to import than build in EU' – VW boss slams rising bills

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Ellesmere Port was given a multimillion pound investment backed by the UK government, to continue

Manufacturing

Inside the transformed Ellesmere Port as it begins EV production

Brexit woes nearly shut Stellantis's major UK factory forever, but its resolute staff gave it a new lease of life

15 September 2023

Inside the transformed Ellesmere Port as it begins EV production

There are currently more than 700 tyre brands in the UK

Business

Why the tyre market is getting its biggest shake-up in a generation

Asian tyre brands are, like their car-making compatriots, bringing in high-quality, advanced products for lower prices

14 September 2023

Why the tyre market is getting its biggest shake-up in a generation

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The VW ID Buzz has been one of the most talked-about new vehicles in recent history

Corporate

Editor's letter: Thomas Schafer is taking VW to new heights

A year in, the friendly and approachable German exec has more than found his feet

14 September 2023

Editor's letter: Thomas Schafer is taking VW to new heights

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SAIC-owned MG was the 11th largest brand for UK car sales during August

Government and legislation

EU launches probe into low-priced Chinese electric cars

Imports from Chinese car makers to western Europe doubled to more than 200,000 in 2022

13 September 2023

EU launches probe into low-priced Chinese electric cars

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Onto could not shoulder the burden of falling EV values

Car subscriptions

Electric car subscription firm Onto enters administration

Falling fleet values and tough market conditions have prevented start-up from raising sufficient funding

12 September 2023

Electric car subscription firm Onto enters administration

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