Business

Mitsubishi chairman resigns for health reasons

Osamu Masuka, who has worked for the firm for almost 50 years, is temporarily replaced by CEO Takeo Kato

7 August 2020
Mitsubishi chairman resigns for health reasons
Business

New Mercedes digital system to enable on-demand automated driving

Mercedes’ overhauled system is gearing up for a digital future with a raft of new functions

7 August 2020
New Mercedes digital system to enable on-demand automated driving
Business

Nissan seeks businesses for new vehicle-to-grid charging trial

e-NV200s and Leafs will use 20 recently installed V2G chargers to test how V2G can save firms money

6 August 2020
Nissan seeks businesses for new vehicle-to-grid charging trial
Business

Four ex-Audi executives charged with fraud over Dieselgate

Three former board members and retired manager charged with fraud and criminal advertising

6 August 2020
Four ex-Audi executives charged with fraud over Dieselgate
Business

Jaguar Land Rover coaches autonomous cars to reduce motion sickness

Software measures passenger comfort and signals for autonomous vehicles to adjust driving style accordingly

6 August 2020
Jaguar Land Rover coaches autonomous cars to reduce motion sickness
Business

What Car? names 2020 Electric Car Awards winners

New event names best electric and plug-in hybrid models across 16 categories

5 August 2020
What Car? names 2020 Electric Car Awards winners
MG ZS EV
MG's ZS EV has proved a volume seller
Business

MG and Kia post record July volumes despite pandemic

MG is the only manufacturer other than Tesla to have grown UK sales-to-date during the coronavirus situation

5 August 2020
MG and Kia post record July volumes despite pandemic
Business

UK new car registrations rise for the first time in 2020

Pent-up demand lifts registrations 11.3% year on year in July, following four months of declines

5 August 2020
UK new car registrations rise for the first time in 2020
Jim Hackett
Hackett leaves the role after three years of service
Business

Ford CEO Jim Hackett to step down

COO Jim Farley to take the helm on 1 October, with commercial vehicles and connectivity his priorities

4 August 2020
Ford CEO Jim Hackett to step down
Business

Volvo records 14.2% year-on-year sales increase in July

Strong demand for brand's electrified models and SUV range fuel post-pandemic growth

4 August 2020
Volvo records 14.2% year-on-year sales increase in July

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