Finance and corporate

Volkswagen sales down 8% in 2021 but profit up 451%

German company prioritised higher-equipped cars to ensure financial success last year

16 March 2022
Volkswagen sales down 8% in 2021 but profit up 451%
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Fiesta's future in Ford's electric era is under scrutiny
Tech, development and manufacturing

What Ford's EV strategy means for Fiesta, Focus and Dagenham

Ford will launch seven new EVs in Europe by 2030. Here's how that could affect its current cars and factories

16 March 2022
What Ford's EV strategy means for Fiesta, Focus and Dagenham
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Tech, development and manufacturing

The impact of costlier raw materials on new car prices

As more car manufacturers raise prices, from Rivian to Dacia, it's having a lasting effect on the industry

16 March 2022
The impact of costlier raw materials on new car prices
Tech, development and manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz signs EV battery supply deal with Envision AESC

Chinese battery firm will supply car maker's manufacturing facility in Alabama from the middle of the decade

15 March 2022
Mercedes-Benz signs EV battery supply deal with Envision AESC
Dealership, sales and marketing

Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards 2022 winners announced

Strong shortlist resulted in extremely close judging, with 13 companies emerging victorious

15 March 2022
Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards 2022 winners announced
Government and legislation

Car makers under investigation for "anti-competitive behaviour"

Competitions and Markets Authority is investigating a number of firms in relation to end-of-life car recycling

15 March 2022
Car makers under investigation for "anti-competitive behaviour"
Tech, development and manufacturing

VW Group fights parts shortages as impacts of war 'uncertain'

Manufacturing giant has been heavily affected by shortages of raw materials and wiring harnesses

15 March 2022
VW Group fights parts shortages as impacts of war 'uncertain'
Finance and corporate

Bentley posts record financial results

Luxury British firm nearly doubled its operating profit in 2021 following best-ever sales

15 March 2022
Bentley posts record financial results
Finance and corporate

Volkswagen Group revenue grows 12.3% despite big sales drop

The firm sold 2.3 million fewer vehicles than in pre-pandemic 2019 but doubled year-on-year operating profits

14 March 2022
Volkswagen Group revenue grows 12.3% despite big sales drop
Environment and energy

New National Highways team aims to put environment first

Stephen Elderkin explains why there are ways to make infrastructure and transport more sustainable

14 March 2022
New National Highways team aims to put environment first

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