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
New cars

New Dacia Duster Commercial van launched

Second-generation LCV version of popular SUV offered with a choice of diesel and petrol engines

10 February 2021
New Dacia Duster Commercial van launched
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
10 gridserve
UK has 13,709 public charging stations, best estimates suggest
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: It's time to cut charging networks some slack

Sure, the shortcomings are many, but between market forces, amalgamation and opportunity, our much-maligned networks are gunning along pretty well

8 February 2021
Inside the industry: It's time to cut charging networks some slack
3 supercar showroom
Supply is outstripping demand for certain used supercars
Dealership, sales and marketing

Analysis: Supercar prices are under fire

Fewer new supercars are being sold and falling demand is affecting used prices, too

8 February 2021
Analysis: Supercar prices are under fire
Tech, development and manufacturing

BMW marks 20 years of UK production at Hams Hall factory

Warwickshire manufacturing hub has built more than five million engines for Minis and BMWs since 2001

8 February 2021
BMW marks 20 years of UK production at Hams Hall factory

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