VW Transporter
The VW Transporter was the highest rated van in test, and one of just three to achieve the highest Gold ranking
Business

“Alarming” lack of safety parity between cars and vans criticised

Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research launch Commercial Van Safety Rating, blast “woefully low” tech fitment

16 December 2020
“Alarming” lack of safety parity between cars and vans criticised
Business

VW board backs CEO’s reforms; retains Lamborghini and Ducati

Volkswagen chief executive Herbert Diess has board’s backing in pivot towards increasing electrification; halo brands remain

14 December 2020
VW board backs CEO’s reforms; retains Lamborghini and Ducati
Business

White vehicles most popular globally for 10th year running

More than a third of the world’s vehicles are white, with black and grey coming close behind

14 December 2020
White vehicles most popular globally for 10th year running
Business

Jaguar Land Rover halts production at Castle Bromwich

JLR cites supplier issues as the reason for the temporary, partial line closure, despite a drop in sales of models produced there throughout the year

14 December 2020
Jaguar Land Rover halts production at Castle Bromwich
London
London
Business

London considering charge on non-resident drivers

Capital's mayor says boundary charge could be introduced if city doesn't receive greater share of VED income

14 December 2020
London considering charge on non-resident drivers
Business

Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri retires for ‘personal reasons’

Maranello confirms resignation from CEO and board member role; chairman John Elkann steps in as interim

11 December 2020
Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri retires for ‘personal reasons’
Business

Car design will have to change for a fully electric future, says Volvo boss

Bjorn Annwall, head of Volvo’s EMEA region, believes sleeker models will be needed in the future

10 December 2020
Car design will have to change for a fully electric future, says Volvo boss
Business

Five-star NCAP ratings for Audi A3 and Land Rover Defender

Audi, Kia, Land Rover, Isuzu and Seat claim top safety honours in final safety tests of 2020

9 December 2020
Five-star NCAP ratings for Audi A3 and Land Rover Defender
Business

Porsche Taycan was brand's biggest seller in November

Electric saloon outsold every petrol Porsche, while figures reveal it beat all traditional luxury saloons too

8 December 2020
Porsche Taycan was brand's biggest seller in November
Ineos Grenadier
Ineos Grenadier
Business

Ineos finalises purchase of Smart factory from Mercedes-Benz

British firm will build Grenadier 4x4 in Hambach, France, and continue Smart production for Mercedes

8 December 2020
Ineos finalises purchase of Smart factory from Mercedes-Benz

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