Tech, development and manufacturing

Ford to offer over-the-air updates through Power Up service

US car maker envisages 33 million of its cars will have over-the-air capabilities by 2028

13 May 2021
Ford to offer over-the-air updates through Power Up service
Tech, development and manufacturing

Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin due to environmental impact

EV company's boss is "concerned about rapidly increasing fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions"

13 May 2021
Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin due to environmental impact
Tech, development and manufacturing

Mitsubishi to return to motorsport with revived Ralliart brand

After 11 years dormant, the Japanese brand hopes performance arm’s rebirth will “realise Mitsubishi Motors-ness

12 May 2021
Mitsubishi to return to motorsport with revived Ralliart brand
Government and legislation

Transport minister: "Huge amount to do" on EV infrastructure

Rachel Maclean admits that more rapid and home chargers are needed for wider adoption of EVs

12 May 2021
Transport minister: "Huge amount to do" on EV infrastructure
Environment and energy

Stellantis: Governments must consider true cost of electric cars

Boss thinks EVs shouldn't be sole mobility solution while they remain expensive and environmentally harmful

12 May 2021
Stellantis: Governments must consider true cost of electric cars
Finance and corporate

Stellantis boss pledges 10-year investment plan for Alfa Romeo

Firm has been given a decade to succeed under leadership of ex-Peugeot boss Jean-Philippe Imparato

12 May 2021
Stellantis boss pledges 10-year investment plan for Alfa Romeo
Tech, development and manufacturing

Stellantis CEO hints at survival of Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant

Talks with UK government have been "extremely positive" – but approval for further investment isn't confirmed

12 May 2021
Stellantis CEO hints at survival of Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant
Environment and energy

Nissan: Euro 7 regulations could accelerate EV shift

COO believes new rules could prompt manufacturers wholesale switch to electric cars ahead of 2030

12 May 2021
Nissan: Euro 7 regulations could accelerate EV shift
Tech, development and manufacturing

Porsche expands upgrade service for older models

Service includes gearbox conversions, uprated suspension packages and even Dakar-inspired off-road kit for the Mk1 Cayenne

11 May 2021
Porsche expands upgrade service for older models
Tech, development and manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz boss commits to combustion while it is viable

Firm will continue to build engines in the short term, but "nostalgia" won't delay transition to full EV

11 May 2021
Mercedes-Benz boss commits to combustion while it is viable

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