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Market is down badly but EVs are providing hope for the future
Electric cars

Inside the industry: EVs give scope for car industry to thrive again

Sales of electric cars are set to grow 61.7% and PHEV sales by 75.8%

15 February 2021
Inside the industry: EVs give scope for car industry to thrive again
Government and legislation

Government pledges £500m for pothole repairs in 2021/2022

Latest instalment of £2.5bn Potholes Fund comes as part of a renewed focus on infrastructure maintenance

15 February 2021
Government pledges £500m for pothole repairs in 2021/2022
Business

Analysis: Why the British bus industry is on the up

ADL, Wrightbus and Switch prepare for a bright electrified future after a torrid 2020

15 February 2021
Analysis: Why the British bus industry is on the up
Government and legislation

Highways England could face corporate manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

Coroner says “more than sufficient evidence” for CPS to consider bringing charges after death

11 February 2021
Highways England could face corporate manslaughter charge for smart motorway death
Tech, development and manufacturing

Shell pledges massive expansion of EV charging network

Oil giant aiming to reach 500,000 chargers worldwide by 2025 as part of major push for net-zero emissions

11 February 2021
Shell pledges massive expansion of EV charging network
Tech, development and manufacturing

Volkswagen and Microsoft collaborate on autonomous driving tech

Two firms will build a cloud-based Automated Driving Platform on Microsoft Azure

11 February 2021
Volkswagen and Microsoft collaborate on autonomous driving tech
Dealership, sales and marketing

Nissan celebrates one million UK crossover sales

UK-built Qashqai and Juke accounted for 93% of the brand's UK SUV sales

11 February 2021
Nissan celebrates one million UK crossover sales
Government and legislation

Chinese authorities address Tesla safety concerns

Tesla Shanghai to improve internal processes following reports of battery fires and unintended acceleration

9 February 2021
Chinese authorities address Tesla safety concerns
Dealership, sales and marketing

Used car market fell 14.9% in 2020 as lockdowns hit sales

Last year was worst since 2012 for used car sales; SMMT calls for reopening of retailers as soon as possible

9 February 2021
Used car market fell 14.9% in 2020 as lockdowns hit sales
Finance and corporate

Hyundai "not having talks" with Apple on self-driving car

Korean manufacturer's value drops as it moves to dispel rumours it could build car for tech giant

8 February 2021
Hyundai "not having talks" with Apple on self-driving car

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