Car Crash
ABI reported that 40% of vehicle repair work was affected by parts delays
Consumer

Rising courtesy car costs cause increase in repairable car write-offs

Some firms being accused of writing off cars that until recently they might have repaired

13 March 2023
Rising courtesy car costs cause increase in repairable car write-offs
BMW 4 series 2022 front quarter tracking
All diesel variants of the BMW 4 Series have been axed in the UK
New cars

BMW slashes UK diesel offering as demand dips

BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series and X2 all lose certain diesel options; diesel 4 Series axed completely

13 March 2023
BMW slashes UK diesel offering as demand dips
Airless tyre
Michelin says robust airless tyres could save 200 million tyres a year from scrap
Technology

Under the skin: How airless tyres could make punctures extinct

Puncture-proof tyres could reduce maintenance costs and improve sustainability, starting with Michelin's Uptis

13 March 2023
Under the skin: How airless tyres could make punctures extinct
Mercedes S Class front three quarter
The fifth-generation S-Class was produced between 2006 and 2013
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)

Benchmark, trend-setting luxury saloon gives you world-class luxury from £3000, but watch for unwanted surprises

13 March 2023
Used car buying guide: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)
Nissan Leaf production Sunderland
The UK already produces many electrified vehicles, including the Nissan Leaf
Manufacturing

UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support

SMMT warns that the UK's ability to compete globally is at risk without government support

13 March 2023
Autocar Business
UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support
Move Electric

New electric response vehicle to fight crime on three wheels

Mahle and White Motorcycle Concepts will collaborate on the EV which will arrive later this year

12 March 2023
New electric response vehicle to fight crime on three wheels
Slideshow

The cool concept cars we totally forgot about

Concepts are important for a brand's past as well as future, so let's look at the forgotten head-turners

11 March 2023
The cool concept cars we totally forgot about
Skoda Fabia Mk2 learning to drive front quarter tracking
Top tip: pass your theory test before starting lessons so you can get on the practical exam's waiting list early
Features

What is it like learning to drive in 2023?

Preparing for and passing your driving test is harder than it's ever been. Join our reporter as he tackles the process

10 March 2023
What is it like learning to drive in 2023?
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Editors Briefing

Editors Briefing: Are car makers jumping the gun on agency sales?

The Autocar Business team also discusses the return of discounts and whether Elon Musk should still lead Tesla

10 March 2023
Autocar Business
Editors Briefing: Are car makers jumping the gun on agency sales?
SAAB Factory
Production at Trollhattän ended when Saab went bankrupt in 2014
Manufacturing

Former Saab factory goes dormant as owner faces bankruptcy

National Electric Vehicle Sweden enacts ‘hibernation plan’ with huge layoffs in bid to dodge bankruptcy

10 March 2023
Autocar Business
Former Saab factory goes dormant as owner faces bankruptcy

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