Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: do EV charging firms need government support?

Roll-out can’t just be left to private sector, says head of Infrastructure Commission

4 March 2021
Analysis: do EV charging firms need government support?
Government and legislation

Budget 2021: Fuel duty remains frozen to reduce transport costs

Chancellor confirms rate of fuel duty will remain unchanged for an 11th consecutive year

3 March 2021
Budget 2021: Fuel duty remains frozen to reduce transport costs
Tech, development and manufacturing

Five-star safety ratings for Cupra Formentor and Polestar 2

First Euro NCAP results of 2021 show strong performances from new crossover and EV

3 March 2021
Five-star safety ratings for Cupra Formentor and Polestar 2
Tech, development and manufacturing

Ford takes full control of Halewood transmission plant

Manufacturer ends joint venture with Magna PT, safeguarding 700 UK jobs and hinting at further investment

1 March 2021
Ford takes full control of Halewood transmission plant
Tech, development and manufacturing

Talent wanted: Drivers of Change competition opens for entries

Autocar and Ennis & Co's initiative returns, designed to attract fresh talent to the motor industry

1 March 2021
Talent wanted: Drivers of Change competition opens for entries
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: Can Bollore really Reimagine JLR?

Thierry's first public outing as Jaguar Land Rover CEO was exciting but still leaves questions unanswered

1 March 2021
Inside the industry: Can Bollore really Reimagine JLR?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: How UK grid will cope with an EV revolution by 2030

Executives from National Grid and home battery firm Moixa discuss the challenges

1 March 2021
Analysis: How UK grid will cope with an EV revolution by 2030
Government and legislation

MPs launch review into safety of smart motorways

Transport Committee to investigate risks and benefits of controversial roads

26 February 2021
MPs launch review into safety of smart motorways
Tech, development and manufacturing

UK car production falls 27.3% in January 2021

Figures from the SMMT reveal the sharpest first-month drop in more than a decade

26 February 2021
UK car production falls 27.3% in January 2021
Vauxhall Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall Ellesmere Port
Tech, development and manufacturing

Vauxhall: Ellesmere Port talks 'productive but not conclusive'

Stellantis is in talks with the UK government over agreement to secure future of Astra factory

25 February 2021
Vauxhall: Ellesmere Port talks 'productive but not conclusive'

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