Business

Land Rover Defender 75th Shanghai 2023
JLR's average sale price in China was £101,000 in 2022, boosted by import models like the Land Rover Defender
Car sales

Why Jaguar Land Rover faces a manufacturing dilemma in China

JLR suffers low volumes and prices for its locally-built cars while imports generate £101,000 each

23 May 2023
Why Jaguar Land Rover faces a manufacturing dilemma in China
Volvo XC40 Recharge studio charging
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan previously called the traditional car sales model "flawed"
Dealers

Volvo UK confirms switch to agency sales model from June

UK to become Swedish brand’s first market in which it solely sells cars directly to buyers

19 May 2023
Volvo UK confirms switch to agency sales model from June
Driving pride
The group wants to “shift inclusion forward" across the automotive industry
Diversity, equity and inclusion

Driving Pride: new industry group pushes for better LGBTQ+ inclusion

Members are working with car firms, including Ford and JLR, to promote better working environments for LGBTQ+ staff

19 May 2023
Driving Pride: new industry group pushes for better LGBTQ+ inclusion
toyota corolla production line
Toyota will decide the future of the Burnaston plant, which makes the Corolla, this year
Government and legislation

Toyota argues case for UK hybrid sales after 2030

The Japanese firm believes it can demonstrate its hybrid cars have a significant zero-emission capability

19 May 2023
Toyota argues case for UK hybrid sales after 2030
2026 Nissan Leaf Autocar render front quarter
From 2028, the majority of the Sunderland factory's output will be battery-electric cars
Manufacturing

2026 Nissan Leaf to be built at Sunderland factory

Japanese manufacturer commits to the UK for the crossover successor to its pioneering electric car

18 May 2023
2026 Nissan Leaf to be built at Sunderland factory
Stellantis trio of electric cars at Ellesmere port
Stellantis could close its UK factories if Brexit deal isn't renegotiated
Manufacturing

UK "in dialogue" with EU over electric car export tariffs

Stellantis says it can't follow parts-sourcing rules, introduced through Brexit, which add hefty tariffs

18 May 2023
UK "in dialogue" with EU over electric car export tariffs
Shanghai Getty Images
Shanghai is a bustling city which has rapidly changed since the Covid outbreak | Image: Getty Images
Electric vehicles

Health check: Is China still on track to take over the car world?

Post-Covid, China's car industry has hit its stride and its city streets are rapidly changing

18 May 2023
Health check: Is China still on track to take over the car world?
Ford Shanghai Auto show 2018
Ford was once a volume player in the Chinese market but has since fallen down the sales charts
Electric vehicles

Analysis: Why foreign brands are rethinking their approach in China

The control that domestic brands have wrested over the Chinese market has forced outsiders to re-evaluate

17 May 2023
Analysis: Why foreign brands are rethinking their approach in China
Ford F150 Lightning production 2023
Editors Briefing

Editors briefing: Could US car industry electrify faster than Europe?

The Autocar Business team evaluates President Biden's EV incentives and their impact on European manufacturers

15 May 2023
Editors briefing: Could US car industry electrify faster than Europe?
Autocar Business and Tomorrow's Journey launch all-new podcast
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Insights

Autocar Business and Tomorrow’s Journey launch new podcast series

Our latest partnership will bring you exclusive expert industry analysis – listen now

12 May 2023
Autocar Business and Tomorrow’s Journey launch new podcast series

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