Finance and corporate

Start-up Arrival warns it could lay off 800 staff to fund van project

British firm currently employs 2600, with 30% at risk “in response to the challenging economic environment”

13 July 2022
Autocar Business
Start-up Arrival warns it could lay off 800 staff to fund van project
Technology

Panasonic claims new battery tech will increase range by 20%

Major supplier says improved batteries will also allow electric vehicles to be roomier and lighter

13 July 2022
Panasonic claims new battery tech will increase range by 20%
Dealership, sales and marketing

Subs exclusive: Polestar customers not deterred by price hike

Firm's UK head says price increase hasn't turned buyers away from the Polestar 2 electric fastback

13 July 2022
Autocar Business
Subs exclusive: Polestar customers not deterred by price hike
Kia Xceed 2022 facelift sketch front threequarter
Kia has released sketches of its Xceed facelift
New cars

Updated 2023 Kia Xceed will go hybrid-only

Redesigned high-riding hatchback will be offered with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains

13 July 2022
Updated 2023 Kia Xceed will go hybrid-only
Xpeng mall Netherlands
Xpeng’s Experience Store in the Netherlands opened with the start-up’s prototype flying car
Dealership, sales and marketing

Subs exclusive: Mall stores are the new car showrooms

Why a brand presence in vast shopping malls is key for companies like Porsche, Polestar, Tesla and others

13 July 2022
Autocar Business
Subs exclusive: Mall stores are the new car showrooms
Move Electric

Rental e-scooter trials to be extended until May 2024

Trial schemes are helping to inform future safety measures for private e-scooters

13 July 2022
Rental e-scooter trials to be extended until May 2024
99 rouven mohr lamborghini huracan tecnica front quarter goodwood
Mohr promises to preserve fun of an ICE Lambo
New cars

Lamborghini technical boss on switching from V12s to EVs

Chief technical officer Rouven Mohr vows Lambo EVs will prioritise emotion over 0-62mph times

13 July 2022
Lamborghini technical boss on switching from V12s to EVs
99 Maserati A61500 Prototipo No1 Ginevra side profile
Maserati A61500 was built by Pinin Farina
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1947

Italian carrozzerie get going again

13 July 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1947
Engine oil
Different cars require different types of oil
Advice

What’s the best oil for my car?

Choosing the best oil for your car's engine can be tough, given the large number of options available. Our guide can help you make the right choice

12 July 2022
What’s the best oil for my car?
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV ErreErre Fuoriserie hero shot three quarters
It has been built to mark the Giulia's 60th year
New cars

Alfa Romeo Giulia QV given radical 1960s-style overhaul

Italian firm’s £275,000 homage to the original Giulia features retro-look carbonfibre bodywork

12 July 2022
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV given radical 1960s-style overhaul

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