Vauxhall Astra production Ellesmere Port 2015
Vauxhall owner Stellantis has warned its Ellesmere Port factory could close due to rules of origin
Government and legislation

Editor's letter: Car makers fight Brexit deal over ‘rule of origin’ target

Rules of origin force an increasing percentage of the value of an EV to be sourced from the UK or EU

22 May 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Car makers fight Brexit deal over ‘rule of origin’ target
Best cars

Origin of the species: driving the first turbocharged Porsche 911

How iconic 1974 RSR Turbo 2.1 racer feels to someone whose 911 experience comes entirely from modern turbos

18 May 2023
Origin of the species: driving the first turbocharged Porsche 911
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Jaguar is set to re-launch with a £100,000+ four-door electric grand tourer
Electric vehicles

Inside the industry: Everything Jaguar Land Rover does right

British firm holds a healthy order bank; manufacturing quality is improving; and its EVs are well-timed

16 May 2023
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: Everything Jaguar Land Rover does right
Aston Martin V12 Vantage 2022 front quarter sliding
"I’m not going anywhere soon,” Stroll said at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit
Corporate

Editor’s letter: Why does Aston Martin think it’s 'under-valued'?

Lawrence Stroll has yet to turn around the British marque's fortunes since arriving in 2020

15 May 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s letter: Why does Aston Martin think it’s 'under-valued'?
Lotus Eletre
Lotus also has shared parts, distribution and marketing know-how on its side
New cars

Four reasons to be excited about Lotus going electric

Several factors mean Lotus's expansion looks to have the right ingredients for success

15 May 2023
Four reasons to be excited about Lotus going electric
Land Rover Defender 130 front quarter tracking
The Land Rover brand will now serve as a "trust mark", still appearing on the cars
Corporate

Editor's letter: Why the Land Rover brand is not disappearing

JLR CEO says Land Rover "is still integral to our business" and will still be a visible nameplate

12 May 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Why the Land Rover brand is not disappearing
MG Cyberster 2023 rear quarter
The Cyberster was conceived not for money but to please driving enthusiasts
New cars

New MG Cyberster takes the marque back to the good old days

After a spate of hatchbacks and estates, this roadster will give MG the respectability of Porsche

11 May 2023
New MG Cyberster takes the marque back to the good old days
Alpine A290 Beta rear quarter studio
Alpine faces a big challenge in selling the production A290
New cars

Is Alpine's 'gaming generation' push the right approach?

The Alpine A290 Beta concept signals the brand's intention to sell cars to a younger audience

9 May 2023
Is Alpine's 'gaming generation' push the right approach?
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Tavares warns that less-developed nations could be forced out of the new-car market by rising prices
Corporate

Editor's letter: Is anybody listening to Carlos Tavares?

Stellantis's vocal leader airs concerns over dogmatism surrounding EVs and decarbonisation

9 May 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Is anybody listening to Carlos Tavares?
Tesla Model 3 2021 front quarter tracking
Tesla's pricing has fallen from the realm of BMW and Mercedes-Benz to that of Ford and Renault
Electric vehicles

Inside the industry: Do Tesla's price cuts push it into the mainstream?

Huge savings have propelled the American brand up the sales charts and worried established rivals

9 May 2023
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: Do Tesla's price cuts push it into the mainstream?
Lotus Emira production line
"Skills are transferable, and that talent with the right attitude can achieve almost anything"
Corporate

Industry digest: It's never too late to change in automotive

The automotive industry thrives on transferable skills and the right attitude, as shown by its high-fliers

2 May 2023
Autocar Business
Industry digest: It's never too late to change in automotive
Cupra Born front quarter tracking 2022
The Cupra brand continues to grow at a rapid pace
Car sales

Inside the industry: Electric cars lead European industry comeback

First-quarter figures reflect the market's recovery as the semiconductor shortage eases

2 May 2023
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: Electric cars lead European industry comeback

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