BMW iX front quarter static cloud connectivity
BMW made headlines by linking features such as adaptive cruise control to a monthly payment
Connected cars

Beyond the boardroom: Why subscription-based options are a farce

In a new regular column, our chief tester considers hot industry topics from behind the wheel

3 April 2023
Autocar Business
Beyond the boardroom: Why subscription-based options are a farce
man people space desk
Many leaders are hesitant about hiring because they seem unsure what is best for their business
Recruitment

Industry digest: Indecision breeds failure in the automotive industry

Business-critical vacancies often go unfilled as leaders find themselves caught in the headlights

3 April 2023
Autocar Business
Industry digest: Indecision breeds failure in the automotive industry
Jaguar Land Rover Arch showroom
Reports at the time of their introduction suggested the Arch dealerships cost around £1bn in total
Car sales

Inside the industry: The short life of JLR's Arch showrooms

The dealerships were conceived when Jaguar Land Rover was peaking – new plans could be bad news for retailers

28 March 2023
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: The short life of JLR's Arch showrooms
VW E Golf Nissan Leaf Renault Zoe 2017 front static
Used electric car values have dropped 18% in the past 12 months
Electric vehicles

Editor's letter: Retailers must focus on used electric cars

Head of UK’s largest dealer group, Sytner, notes there is "work to be done" for manufacturers

27 March 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Retailers must focus on used electric cars
New cars

Ford Explorer echoes Focus but DIY approach is dead

Ford's mid-sized SUV will sit on VW's platform - will it be able to stand out?

21 March 2023
Ford Explorer echoes Focus but DIY approach is dead
tesla model s plaid
The Tesla Model S plaid dispatches the 0-60mph sprint more quickly than an F1 car
Electric vehicles

Inside the industry: Is it finally time to make electric cars slower?

The Tesla Model S Plaid beats the original Ford Focus RS from 0-60mph by 4.41sec

21 March 2023
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: Is it finally time to make electric cars slower?
Environment and energy

Editor’s letter: Will e-fuels save the internal combustion engine?

Germany and Italy have threatened to derail the EU's internal combustion ban unless e-fuels are exempted

20 March 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s letter: Will e-fuels save the internal combustion engine?
Volkswagen ID 2all 2023 with Thomas Schaefer
The ID 2all was unveiled by Volkswagen boss Thomas Schäfer at an event on 15 March
New cars

Volkswagen goes 'boring' with ID 2all design – and it's a good thing

The new concept car previews a sub-£22,000 electric car that's due to go on sale in 2026

16 March 2023
Volkswagen goes 'boring' with ID 2all design – and it's a good thing
Kia EV9 front raised
Bosses are keen to avoid using the words ‘premium’ and ‘luxury’ when talking about the car
New cars

Can the Kia EV9 be a flagship offering to target young buyers?

The up-to-£80k electric SUV arrives amidst Kia's fashionable age, but it must stay in touch with its market

14 March 2023
Can the Kia EV9 be a flagship offering to target young buyers?
MG 4 2023 front quarter cornering
The rise of the Chinese-made EV in the UK sales charts is led by MG
Car sales

Inside the industry: Do buyers care about their car's origin?

Demand for Chinese cars continues to grow despite ethical and environmental question marks

14 March 2023
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: Do buyers care about their car's origin?
Sale sign on Fiat 500
The average Target Price discount has steadily risen to £1802 (4%) per car
Car sales

Editor’s letter: Competition heats back up as new car discounts return

As the supply of new cars returns so does the pressure to discount them – can manufacturers resist?

13 March 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s letter: Competition heats back up as new car discounts return
Toyota Yariscross 2023
A '15-minute' city would reduce the dependence on cars in urban areas
Infrastructure

Inside the industry: Will 15-minute cities really kill the car?

Putting urban amenities in easy reach seems a no-brainer, but some decry the move as an attack on freedom

7 March 2023
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: Will 15-minute cities really kill the car?

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