Business

British car manufacturing falls for ninth straight month in February

Uncertainty and falling export demands – particularly in China – cited as key factors

28 March 2019
British car manufacturing falls for ninth straight month in February
Business

Chinese government slashes subsidies for electric vehicles

Government halves assistance for EV buyers and doubles the range required to qualify for it ahead of 2020 discontinuation

27 March 2019
Chinese government slashes subsidies for electric vehicles
New cars

Geely set to buy major stake in Smart from Daimler

Chinese car maker is seeking 50% shareholding in Mercedes-Benz’s city car division, according to a British report

27 March 2019
Geely set to buy major stake in Smart from Daimler
Business

Seat to add six electrified models by 2021 after record 2018

Spanish firm targets sub-£20,000 price for forthcoming entry-level electric car; recorded a profit of £253m last year

27 March 2019
Seat to add six electrified models by 2021 after record 2018
BMW X1 press - hero front
The X1 SUV accounts for over 1/10 of BMW's global sales
Business

BMW plays down interest in Honda Swindon factory

Success of X1 SUV and lack of extra capacity at Oxford Mini plant could see the German car maker move some production to Wiltshire, although BMW has officially denied it

27 March 2019
BMW plays down interest in Honda Swindon factory
New cars

302bhp Mercedes-AMG A35 saloon revealed

All-wheel drive and 155mph top speed for Mercedes’ hottest junior saloon

26 March 2019
302bhp Mercedes-AMG A35 saloon revealed
Red Tesla Model 3 press photo
The Model 3's European launch has been a success for Tesla
Business

Tesla Model 3 is Europe's best-selling electric vehicle

Recent arrival bucks overall market decline to lead two key segments in February

26 March 2019
Tesla Model 3 is Europe's best-selling electric vehicle
Lynk&Co 05 Spy shots
An 05 prototype shows off Lynk&Co's distinctive front-end styling
Shanghai auto show

Lynk&Co tests fifth model in run-up to European launch

Based on the mid-sized 01 SUV, the coupé-styled 05 will take on the BMW X6 following its unveiling in Shanghai

26 March 2019
Lynk&Co tests fifth model in run-up to European launch
Business

Speed limiters, driver monitors to become mandatory in EU

Number of advanced safety features to become compulsory in new cars sold from May 2022 onwards

26 March 2019
Speed limiters, driver monitors to become mandatory in EU
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
New cars

Ford to launch mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus in 2020

New models will feature 1.0-litre Ecoboost engine mated to 48V mild-hybrid unit and part of major electrification project

26 March 2019
Ford to launch mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus in 2020

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