Business

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Toyota has been pushing for a sales extension of its hybrid vehicles

Government and legislation

UK Government hints at extra hybrid 'flexibility' in 2030 ban

New promise could allow a greater variety of hybrids to remain on sale between 2030 and 2035

12 September 2023

UK Government hints at extra hybrid 'flexibility' in 2030 ban

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Oxford currently builds both petrol and electric Mini hatchbacks

Tech, development and manufacturing

Why Mini's Oxford plant is turning its back on EVs – for now

Production of electric Mini models will move entirely to China between 2024 and 2026

11 September 2023

Why Mini's Oxford plant is turning its back on EVs – for now

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Recyclus Group plans to recycle up to 8300 tonnes of batteries at its site each year

Recycling and refurbishment

Inside UK’s first industry-scale EV battery recycling plant

Garages concerned about growing quantities of end-of-life lithium ion EV batteries have been thrown a lifeline

11 September 2023

Inside UK’s first industry-scale EV battery recycling plant

MQTT messaging delivers fast, reliable and scalable connected infrastructure

Tech, development and manufacturing

How EMQ is shaping the future of connected cars

Over-the-air messaging makes today’s high-tech cars communicate faster, more reliably and more securely

11 September 2023

How EMQ is shaping the future of connected cars

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Vauxhall used Munich to show off its new Experimental concept – badged here as an Opel

Business

Editor's letter: Munich motor show diary

We reflect on Europe's biggest motor show since the Covid-19 pandemic

7 September 2023

Editor's letter: Munich motor show diary

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Electric vehicles

Change Makers Podcast: The true cost of running an electric vehicle (ep.6)

Fleet and leasing expert Toby Poston reveals the hidden costs of EV maintenance

6 September 2023

Change Makers Podcast: The true cost of running an electric vehicle (ep.6)

Henrik Fisker inspecting black Fisker Ocean

Magna already produces the Fisker Ocean EV at its plant in Graz, Austria

Manufacturing

Magna in talks to build Chinese EV in Europe

Contract manufacturer already produces the Fisker Ocean and Jaguar I-Pace EVs at its plant in Austria

6 September 2023

Magna in talks to build Chinese EV in Europe

Physical car auctions remain strong despite the ease of online bidding

Car sales

Physical car auctions continue to thrive in digital age

Seeing a car in the metal is the main pull for in-person bidding

5 September 2023

Physical car auctions continue to thrive in digital age

Vinfast VF8s on forecourt

The Vinfast VF8 has just gone on sale in the US

Corporate

Why is Vinfast more valuable than Ford, GM and BMW?

Vietnamese car maker became the world's third most valuable as stock shot up in price after listing

1 September 2023

Why is Vinfast more valuable than Ford, GM and BMW?

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The use of robots in automotive manufacturing is one way AI has replaced human beings

Tech, development and manufacturing

Industry digest: How likely is it that AI will take over your job?

A recent study suggests AI could eventually replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time roles in the US and Europe

1 September 2023

Industry digest: How likely is it that AI will take over your job?

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