Environment and energy

Volvo to go leather-free in all electric models

Firm will look to reduce animal harm by implementing more sustainable and recycled materials into its cars

23 September 2021
Volvo to go leather-free in all electric models
Business

New Mini Moke will be produced entirely in the UK

New deal enables firm to centralise production of revived Mini-based beach buggy

22 September 2021
New Mini Moke will be produced entirely in the UK
Business

Brit Mike Manley leaves role as Stellantis head of Americas

Long-time executive, who led revival of Jeep and helped drive through FCA-PSA merger, leaves for US dealer group

21 September 2021
Brit Mike Manley leaves role as Stellantis head of Americas
Technology

British firm's 'digital twin' accurately predicts EV battery lifespan

Swindon outfit develops the 'holy grail' of battery analytics: a virtual counterpart for modelling EV battery use

21 September 2021
British firm's 'digital twin' accurately predicts EV battery lifespan
Electric cars

London's largest taxi firm to switch to all-electric fleet by 2023

Addison Lee will invest £160 million into switch, targeting 20,000 zero-emissions journeys each day in London

21 September 2021
London's largest taxi firm to switch to all-electric fleet by 2023
Environment and energy

Toyota launches new mobility service app in Derby

App will provide real-time route information, enable ticket booking and potentially monitor parking availability

20 September 2021
Toyota launches new mobility service app in Derby
Tech, development and manufacturing

Stock take: Experts drill into the motor industry's chip issues

Industry figures analyse the shortage of semiconductors, or chips, in the car sector

20 September 2021
Stock take: Experts drill into the motor industry's chip issues
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: Chip shortage comes as financial support dries up

Losses from pandemic shutdowns could be eclipsed by those caused by semiconductor shortage

20 September 2021
Inside the industry: Chip shortage comes as financial support dries up
puma
Puma crossover won't be the last Ford model to use a historic nameplate
New cars

Ford to revive more historic model names for new cars

European design chief says past nameplates such as Puma and Mustang can "emotionalise" new cars

20 September 2021
Ford to revive more historic model names for new cars
Tech, development and manufacturing

Gordon Murray's tips for Autocar’s Drivers of Change

Legendary designer and engineer, and guest Drivers of Change judge, gives his thoughts on this year’s competition

17 September 2021
Gordon Murray's tips for Autocar’s Drivers of Change

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