Ceer Metallic 1
The electric car brand was launched six months ago
Vehicle manufacturing

Saudi electric car firm plots global expansion after state backing

Ceer gets Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund cash boost, vast factory and foreign tech as it targets world markets

15 June 2023
Saudi electric car firm plots global expansion after state backing
toyota corolla production line
Toyota will decide the future of the Burnaston plant, which makes the Corolla, this year
Government and legislation

Toyota argues case for UK hybrid sales after 2030

The Japanese firm believes it can demonstrate its hybrid cars have a significant zero-emission capability

19 May 2023
Toyota argues case for UK hybrid sales after 2030
Nissan Leaf production Sunderland
The UK already produces many electrified vehicles, including the Nissan Leaf
Manufacturing

UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support

SMMT warns that the UK's ability to compete globally is at risk without government support

13 March 2023
UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support
munro mk1 unveiling front 2
Munro Mk1 will be built at an East Kilbride factory, creating 300 jobs
Government and legislation

Can Scotland re-establish its automotive industry?

Electrification provides an opportunity for new players to make their mark globally

7 December 2022
Can Scotland re-establish its automotive industry?
Ford US electric car lineup 2022 front
Ford CEO Jim Farley expects the Inflation Reduction Act will help its profitability "quite a bit"
Government and legislation

US protectionism threatens balance of global EV industry

Moves to protect against China's battery dominance throw the freedom of the car trade into doubt

30 November 2022
US protectionism threatens balance of global EV industry
Best of British Group Test Land Rover Nissan Aston Martin Morgan Mini
UK Automotive plc makes a wide variety of cars, but could be held back by legal and economic conditions
Vehicle manufacturing

SMMT: UK automotive needs government support to thrive

Industry body says action plan is needed if UK automotive is to remain competitive on a global scale

29 November 2022
SMMT: UK automotive needs government support to thrive
Euro NCAP Rover 100 with Honda Jazz crash test
Of the 18,900 traffic fatalities in Europe in 2021, only 44% were car occupants
Government and legislation

How crash testing will adapt to the 'safest' cars ever

Complex rules focused on crash avoidance are moulding the next generation of Euro NCAP tests

23 November 2022
How crash testing will adapt to the 'safest' cars ever
Mercedes emissions testing lab front quarter
Since 2017, manufacturers have had to prove a vehicle's emissions on the road as well as in the lab
Government and legislation

Why car makers are so frustrated with Euro 7

The EU's new emissions proposals have drawn industry-wide ire, even from green transport groups

17 November 2022
Why car makers are so frustrated with Euro 7
Mercedes WLTP emissions testing rear lab
Euro 7 would also limit emissions from brakes and tyres – an issue for heavier EVs
Government and legislation

Car makers slam Euro 7 2025 emissions proposals

New proposals would slash NOx output, but some argue EVs should be the priority

10 November 2022
Car makers slam Euro 7 2025 emissions proposals
Audi Q3 in VDC chamber 1 cold #2
Audi Q3 in Mahle Powertrain's cold chamber
Government and legislation

What are Euro 7 emissions regs and what will they mean for cars?

Analysis of the latest updates to EU7 to show how the next generation of emissions regulations are shaping up

28 October 2022
What are Euro 7 emissions regs and what will they mean for cars?

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