Tech, development and manufacturing

Home charger rental service launched for UK EV owners

New app allows home charger owners to rent out their devices to drivers for around £1 to £2 per hour

18 January 2021
Home charger rental service launched for UK EV owners
1 nissan leaf
Nissan Leaf EV and its battery are made in UK
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: Why rule of origin is a Brexit time bomb

EV batteries sourced from abroad could be subject to a 10% tariff, spelling trouble for cars assembled in UK

18 January 2021
Inside the industry: Why rule of origin is a Brexit time bomb
Tech, development and manufacturing

Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays

Global semiconductor shortage forces Honda to temporarily pause production at UK site

13 January 2021
Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays
Tech, development and manufacturing

Updated: 7400 UK Volkswagen Golfs to get software update

Examples built until July 2020 are offered a fix for infotainment glitches, although “voluntary service measure” isn't mandatory

13 January 2021
Updated: 7400 UK Volkswagen Golfs to get software update
Tech, development and manufacturing

Former Land Rover and Nissan bosses launch electric scooter brand in UK

John Edwards and Tony Lewis launch four-strong Silence scooter range, with prices starting from £2695

13 January 2021
Former Land Rover and Nissan bosses launch electric scooter brand in UK
Tech, development and manufacturing

Ford ends production in Brazil after 101 years

Pandemic and wider cost-cutting measures prompt closure of three Brazilian factories, with 5000 job losses

12 January 2021
Ford ends production in Brazil after 101 years
Pininfarina Battista - front
Battista was tested at Nardò
Tech, development and manufacturing

How to develop an electric hypercar during a pandemic

Covid-19 hit Pininfarina's operations hard, but the 217mph Battista is still on track for 2021 deliveries

12 January 2021
How to develop an electric hypercar during a pandemic
Tech, development and manufacturing

Nissan “satisfied” with Brexit deal outcome, says UK boss

Sunderland will continue producing cars in lockdown; UK MD calls reports of European retrenchment “baseless and inaccurate”

11 January 2021
Nissan “satisfied” with Brexit deal outcome, says UK boss
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?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Car industry: 'massive investment' needed in EV charging

SMMT boss says rapid growth of on-street chargers is key to ensuring UK ready for 2030 ICE ban

7 January 2021
Car industry: 'massive investment' needed in EV charging

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