Tech, development and manufacturing

Ford takes full control of Halewood transmission plant

Manufacturer ends joint venture with Magna PT, safeguarding 700 UK jobs and hinting at further investment

1 March 2021
Ford takes full control of Halewood transmission plant
New cars

Jaguar seeking partners for new EV platform, confirms boss

Thierry Bolloré says talks ongoing with several firms over new platform for brand's luxury EV reinvention

1 March 2021
Jaguar seeking partners for new EV platform, confirms boss
New cars

New 2021 Hyundai Bayon crossover to be revealed tomorrow

New arrival will sit underneath the Kona as the entry point in Hyundai's burgeoning SUV range

1 March 2021
New 2021 Hyundai Bayon crossover to be revealed tomorrow
Tech, development and manufacturing

Talent wanted: Drivers of Change competition opens for entries

Autocar and Ennis & Co's initiative returns, designed to attract fresh talent to the motor industry

1 March 2021
Talent wanted: Drivers of Change competition opens for entries
New cars

Volkswagen considering ID 3 convertible as first open-roof EV

VW bosses Herbert Diess and Ralf Brandstätter are gauging support for the potential new model

1 March 2021
Volkswagen considering ID 3 convertible as first open-roof EV
20 delorean dmc 12
The DMC-12’s V6 engine was the fruit of a joint venture between Peugeot, Renault and Volvo. Removing the cat and fitting a bypass pipe will yield extra performance
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: DeLorean DMC-12

Everybody knows the DeLorean DMC-12 as the car from Back to the Future, but this UK-built sports coupé appeals for reasons other than its film fame

1 March 2021
Used car buying guide: DeLorean DMC-12
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: Can Bollore really Reimagine JLR?

Thierry's first public outing as Jaguar Land Rover CEO was exciting but still leaves questions unanswered

1 March 2021
Inside the industry: Can Bollore really Reimagine JLR?
Technology

Under the skin: How AI makes autonomous cars react like humans

Autonomous vehicles must be capable of distinguishing between a picture of a cow on the back of a bus and the real thing - AI can help

1 March 2021
Under the skin: How AI makes autonomous cars react like humans
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: How UK grid will cope with an EV revolution by 2030

Executives from National Grid and home battery firm Moixa discuss the challenges

1 March 2021
Analysis: How UK grid will cope with an EV revolution by 2030
Motorsport

Hyundai's Ott Tanak wins WRC Arctic rally

Estonian driver wins five of the 10 stages to claim overall victory; Toyota second

28 February 2021
Hyundai's Ott Tanak wins WRC Arctic rally

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