Tech, development and manufacturing

UK car production falls 44.4% in March; quarterly figure plummets

Total number of new cars produced in first quarter of the year fell by almost 100,000 from 2021 level

28 April 2022
Autocar Business
UK car production falls 44.4% in March; quarterly figure plummets
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'Mid-size' SUVs was Europe's lowest-emitting sector last year
Environment and energy

Report details how car emissions fell across Europe in 2021

CO2 emissions were down across most brands, as Renault and Hyundai performed well

28 April 2022
Autocar Business
Report details how car emissions fell across Europe in 2021
Dacia Bigster Concept
Dacia Bigster will be Romanian brand's biggest model yet
New cars

The future of Dacia, according to designer Miles Nurnberger

New design boss Miles Nurnberger shares how he will shape Renault’s budget brand

28 April 2022
The future of Dacia, according to designer Miles Nurnberger
Move Electric

How to modify an electric car

As electric cars begin filling the roads, some people are looking for ways to improve their EV's performance. We find out how...

27 April 2022
How to modify an electric car
New cars

Kia Niro gains purpose-built taxi model for Korea

Kia Niro Plus is based on the first-generation electric version of the SUV

27 April 2022
Kia Niro gains purpose-built taxi model for Korea
Consumer

Car industry bodies hit back at “dangerous” biennial MOT plan

Plan for MOT test every two years could lessen financial burden on households amid cost-of-living crisis

27 April 2022
Car industry bodies hit back at “dangerous” biennial MOT plan
Finance and corporate

Ex-Ferrari technology boss Michael Leiters named McLaren CEO

Leiters replaces long-time boss Mike Flewitt, having played a core role in Porsche's and Ferrari's strategies

27 April 2022
Autocar Business
Ex-Ferrari technology boss Michael Leiters named McLaren CEO
From the archive

From the archive: Ford GT40 racer for the road

On this day in 1966, we also drove the Iso Grifo GL 365, and look at the Peugeot-Renault R&D partnership

27 April 2022
From the archive: Ford GT40 racer for the road
Business

Jaguar Land Rover in drive to form new partnerships

Car marker wants to work with start-up firms as it progresses with transformation plans

27 April 2022
Autocar Business
Jaguar Land Rover in drive to form new partnerships
New cars

New 2022 Mercedes-AMG C43 gets mild hybrid and more power

Hot versions of new C-Class saloon and estate get an electrical power boost to take on the BMW M340i

26 April 2022
New 2022 Mercedes-AMG C43 gets mild hybrid and more power

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HWA EVO N24 race car front quarter static
HWA livery is inspired by the Sonax/Hugo Boss livery 190E DTM driven by Klaus Ludwig in the 1990s
New cars

Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

19 June 2025
Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

Motorsport news

HWA EVO N24 race car front quarter static
HWA livery is inspired by the Sonax/Hugo Boss livery 190E DTM driven by Klaus Ludwig in the 1990s
New cars

Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

19 June 2025
Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours