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Human connection must not be forgotten in industry's technological shift
Corporate

Industry digest: "Forgetting the customer is a dangerous game"

Sacrificing supplier relationships to cut costs risks ruining the experience for the end user

3 July 2023
Autocar Business
Industry digest: "Forgetting the customer is a dangerous game"
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Stadler was Audi boss for 11 years from 2007
Government and legislation

Editor’s letter: Will convicted ex-Audi boss tell all about Dieselgate?

Rupert Stadler took a plea deal to escape with a suspended sentence and a €1.1m fine

3 July 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s letter: Will convicted ex-Audi boss tell all about Dieselgate?
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Lamborghini's largest UK dealership opened recently in Hatfield
Car sales

Editor's letter: 'We'll always need dealers,' says Lamborghini CEO

Dealers and Audi's ownership remain critical to the brand's success, says Stephan Winkelmann

26 June 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: 'We'll always need dealers,' says Lamborghini CEO
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How could a modern-spec electric car ever adhere to the spirit of the original Beetle?
New cars

Volkswagen Beetle fans rejoice: it's not coming back

An electric new-age Beetle wouldn't fit the mould of the original, so it's reassuring that a retro revival is off the cards

26 June 2023
Volkswagen Beetle fans rejoice: it's not coming back
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Luxury brands and volume players are seeing profits, but Chinese manufacturers have an advantage
Electric vehicles

Beyond the boardroom: How to make a profit on electric cars

Better packaging, more control and greater engagement could be key to extracting value from EVs

20 June 2023
Autocar Business
Beyond the boardroom: How to make a profit on electric cars
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Fiat launched its virtual dealership service in December 2022
Car sales

Editor’s letter: Car makers seem to forget sometimes what they are

Keeping ahead of digital trends can distract from the important business of building cars

19 June 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s letter: Car makers seem to forget sometimes what they are
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"Launching a car is like watching paint dry, your grass grow: it takes for f***ing ever"
Corporate

Editor's letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin

Clear, effective communication marks Stroll out as the right man for the job of reinvigorating Aston

12 June 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin
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Pricing places the EX30 in competition with the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Jeep Avenger and Kia Niro EV
New cars

How has Volvo made the EX30 so cheap?

Priced from £33,795, Volvo's new crossover is a convincing proposition against more expensive rivals

8 June 2023
How has Volvo made the EX30 so cheap?
Corporate

Editor’s Letter: Vauxhall is now more than just cheap fleet deals

British brand finally has the products to back its upmarket pricing strategy

5 June 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s Letter: Vauxhall is now more than just cheap fleet deals
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Part-time working from home is now a given for many companies
Corporate

Industry digest: Who benefits from post-Covid flexible working?

Shorter working weeks and other employee enticements are becoming the norm. When should employers say no?

2 June 2023
Autocar Business
Industry digest: Who benefits from post-Covid flexible working?
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Great Wall's Ora Funky Cat (l) and SAIC's MG 4 (r) are among the new contenders from China
Electric vehicles

Editor's letter: European car makers face existential threat from China

A swathe of Chinese brand launches in Europe has extended to the UK, shaking up the new-car market

30 May 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: European car makers face existential threat from China
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The DBS 770 Ultimate (pictured) offers the guiding philosophy for the new DB12
New cars

Why the Aston Martin DB12 should be finely honed from the off

Aston's most recent outing for this kind of car was the superb DBS 770 Ultimate, and V8 power should enhance the handling

24 May 2023
Why the Aston Martin DB12 should be finely honed from the off

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