Dealership, sales and marketing

Polestar expands sales presence to a further 12 countries

Growth plans would take to 30 the number of countries where the Swedish EV manufacturer operates

6 September 2021
Polestar expands sales presence to a further 12 countries
Business

Geely appoints former Bentley design chief

The 59-year-old German car designer will replace Peter Horbury, who moves to Group Lotus

6 September 2021
Geely appoints former Bentley design chief
Business

UK PHEV registrations rise 72.1% as overall sales drop

August fall likely caused by the semiconductor shortage and the September numberplate change

6 September 2021
UK PHEV registrations rise 72.1% as overall sales drop
Business

Renault pushing to extend EU ban on hybrid vehicles to 2040

Tech boss says European Commission’s 2035 proposal is impractical for buyers of more affordable cars

6 September 2021
Renault pushing to extend EU ban on hybrid vehicles to 2040
Dealership, sales and marketing

How can dealers and garages get ready for the switch to EVs?

Servicing EVs requires vital workplace changes. We look at what businesses must do

6 September 2021
How can dealers and garages get ready for the switch to EVs?
Business

Car industry warns UK jobs 'at risk' due to semiconductor crisis

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders boss calls for financial support measures created for pandemic to be extended to protect jobs

2 September 2021
Car industry warns UK jobs 'at risk' due to semiconductor crisis
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New 'Design' package for Ford Puma does without various driver aids
Business

Chip shortage: Ford, Volvo exclude safety features from new cars

Some car makers are sacrificing safety and convenience features in order to maintain turnover amid semiconductor shortage

2 September 2021
Chip shortage: Ford, Volvo exclude safety features from new cars
Business

Geely's Peter Horbury named as new Lotus design boss

Autocar award winner Horbury will head up design as Lotus embarks on its most transformative period yet

31 August 2021
Geely's Peter Horbury named as new Lotus design boss
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FCEV HGVs like Hyundai's Xcient are on the way, but UK infrastructure lags behind
Business

SMMT calls for support to electrify UK’s commercial vehicles

Trade body says UK government should assess needs before setting deadline on ICE ban

31 August 2021
SMMT calls for support to electrify UK’s commercial vehicles
Tech, development and manufacturing

DS to go electric-only in 2024 with first bespoke EV

Stellantis's premium brand will make all-electric switch with new model and electric version of DS 4 hatchback

31 August 2021
DS to go electric-only in 2024 with first bespoke EV

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