Car sale
Many are treating themselves to a new car in lieu of a holiday
Business

Analysis: Why the UK car market is healthier than it looks

Sales of new models may be down, but major retailers are espousing a positive view

12 October 2020
Analysis: Why the UK car market is healthier than it looks
Business

Real-world benefits of plug-in hybrids under scrutiny

Sales of plug-in hybrids are soaring, but environmentalists have labelled their claimed emissions outputs a con

9 October 2020
Real-world benefits of plug-in hybrids under scrutiny
Business

BP Chargemaster nets £21m Police Scotland EV charging deal

"Largest deal of its kind" will bring over 1000 charging points to 265 locations across Scotland

8 October 2020
BP Chargemaster nets £21m Police Scotland EV charging deal
Aston Martin, AMG logo
Mercedes and Aston Martin have been technical partners since 2013
Business

Mercedes-Benz CEO denies Aston Martin buyout rumours

Stuttgart is not planning to increase its 5% stake in the British sports car maker

8 October 2020
Mercedes-Benz CEO denies Aston Martin buyout rumours
Business

Ex-Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer joins AI battery project

Former Aston boss is now part of a Slovakian-based venture using artificial intelligence to develop batteries

7 October 2020
Ex-Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer joins AI battery project
Business

British holographics firm plots expansion with £39m investment

Investment from Hyundai Mobis and GM Ventures will help Envisics develop next-level head-up displays

7 October 2020
British holographics firm plots expansion with £39m investment
Business

Mobile phone use while driving still a big concern, says new report

RAC report reveals that 18% of drivers aged 17-24 admit to taking part in video calls while driving

7 October 2020
Mobile phone use while driving still a big concern, says new report
EVs
Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Tesla Model X and Audi E-tron
Business

Fleet industry pledges 400,000 EVs annually by 2025

Company cars and commercial vehicles will account for 80% of electric vehicle uptake, says trade body

6 October 2020
Fleet industry pledges 400,000 EVs annually by 2025
Business

Mercedes to 'eliminate' manual gearboxes and cull ICE powertrains

German marque is keen to simplify its range and cut costs, and fan favourites have entered the crosshairs

6 October 2020
Mercedes to 'eliminate' manual gearboxes and cull ICE powertrains
Business

The worst September for new car sales this century? Not really

Makers and dealers are facing struggles, true, but the picture isn't quite as bleak as has been depicted

6 October 2020
The worst September for new car sales this century? Not really

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