Tokyo
With the exception of Toyota, Japanese companies are struggling in Europe
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: Will the Japanese car industry cut ties with Europe?

With conditions here getting tougher, Japan’s car makers have a decision to make

7 January 2021
Analysis: Will the Japanese car industry cut ties with Europe?
Dealership, sales and marketing

Norway becomes first country where EVs outsell combustion cars

In 2020, 54.3% of new cars sold in the country were pure electric, compared with 6.6% in the UK

6 January 2021
Norway becomes first country where EVs outsell combustion cars
Dealership, sales and marketing

Tesla Model 3 was UK’s best-selling new car in December

Almost 6000 examples of the EV were registered, beating the Volkswagen Golf by more than 1000

6 January 2021
Tesla Model 3 was UK’s best-selling new car in December
New cars

New 2021 Honda Civic seen in hatchback form for first time

Honda’s eleventh-generation Civic seen in UK-destined bodystyle after saloon prototype was shown last year

6 January 2021
New 2021 Honda Civic seen in hatchback form for first time
New cars

Refreshed Kia Stinger goes on sale from £42,595

Sports saloon gains upgraded interior and new colours as 3.3-litre V6 becomes sole engine option

6 January 2021
Refreshed Kia Stinger goes on sale from £42,595
Dealership, sales and marketing

Analysis: 2020 UK car sales hit 28-year low, EV market grows rapidly

UK car sales hit lowest level since 1992, but BEV and PHEV sales are on the rise

6 January 2021
Analysis: 2020 UK car sales hit 28-year low, EV market grows rapidly
Touchscreen
All major car firms are placing greater emphasis on screens
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: Car makers face screen test to judge safety

Experts say in-car touchscreen systems need testing, NCAP style, to eliminate distractions

6 January 2021
Analysis: Car makers face screen test to judge safety
Motorsport

Williams F1 strengthens Mercedes tie-up with gearbox deal

British team will use Mercedes-AMG gearboxes and hydraulics from 2022, along with Aston Martin

5 January 2021
Williams F1 strengthens Mercedes tie-up with gearbox deal
Dealership, sales and marketing

Bentley breaks sales record in 2020 despite pandemic

Firm reports 11,206 sales, 2% up on 2019, despite shutdowns and weeks of half usual output

5 January 2021
Bentley breaks sales record in 2020 despite pandemic

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