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
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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'
Finance and corporate

Peugeot revives historic logo in bold rebranding move

1960s-style lion emblem, as featured on retro e-Legend concept, arrives ahead of new 308 launch

25 February 2021
Peugeot revives historic logo in bold rebranding move
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DBX sales in Q4 alone accounted for over a quarter of Aston's 2020 volume
Dealership, sales and marketing

Aston Martin sales down 32% in 2020 as a result of pandemic

British firm ran down dealer stock to minimise Covid-19 impact; strong DBX demand leads recovery

25 February 2021
Aston Martin sales down 32% in 2020 as a result of pandemic
Finance and corporate

Volvo and Geely scrap merger plans but strengthen technical links

Swedish and Chinese firms stay independent but expand joint development on platforms, software and tech

24 February 2021
Volvo and Geely scrap merger plans but strengthen technical links
New cars

Kia launches EV charging service covering 68% of UK network

New KiaCharge platform streamlines access and payment for nearly 14,000 chargers nationwide

23 February 2021
Kia launches EV charging service covering 68% of UK network
Electric cars

UK national grid can handle EV surge, experts say

Mass adoption of electric cars is predicted due to government's 2030 ICE ban, but infrastructure can cope

22 February 2021
UK national grid can handle EV surge, experts say
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El-born will be crucial to Cupra's future
Finance and corporate

Cupra plots rapid electric transition and sales growth in 2021

Launch of hot El-Born EV will coincide with introduction of virtual sales model; CEO plans 100% annual growth

22 February 2021
Cupra plots rapid electric transition and sales growth in 2021
Dealership, sales and marketing

Inside the industry: Volvo is showing the subscription model can work for cars

While other brands seemingly struggle with monthly plans, the Swedish company is seeing success

22 February 2021
Inside the industry: Volvo is showing the subscription model can work for cars

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