Business

Inside the industry: Why racing doesn't sell cars

F1's influence may be huge, but its costs are increasingly hard to justify by the people that controls the coffers

6 July 2020
Inside the industry: Why racing doesn't sell cars
Business

Analysis: Are car sales bouncing back?

We look at the latest post-lockdown car buyer data and what’s happening at dealers

6 July 2020
Analysis: Are car sales bouncing back?
Smart factory, Hambach
Smart factory, Hambach
Business

Mercedes-Benz to sell Smart factory in France

Firm plans a global 'realignment of capacity' but says Smart models will still be produced at the site

3 July 2020
Mercedes-Benz to sell Smart factory in France
Business

Jaguar Land Rover committed to diesel powertrains

Diesel-fuelled PHEVs on the cards as the firm explores new ways of making its powertrains cleaner

3 July 2020
Jaguar Land Rover committed to diesel powertrains
Business

Coronavirus and the car world: New guidance for driving lessons

Latest updates: Masks and gloves for driving instructors, SMMT issues dire jobs warning, government advisors call for car tax hike

3 July 2020
Coronavirus and the car world: New guidance for driving lessons
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Discovery Sport is one of eight JLR models available from the scheme's launch
Business

Jaguar Land Rover targets mobility market with car subscription scheme

New Pivotal service allows users to swap between different Jaguar and Land Rover models every six months

2 July 2020
Jaguar Land Rover targets mobility market with car subscription scheme
Business

Volvo recalls multiple models over seatbelt strength concerns

Previous-gen V70, XC60, S60, V60 and S80 models are affected by potential cable fastening problem - 170,000 UK cars to be recalled

1 July 2020
Volvo recalls multiple models over seatbelt strength concerns
Tesla Supercharger
Tesla Supercharger
Business

Tesla installs 500th Supercharger device in UK

New Essex site brings Supercharger location tally to 63 across the UK and Ireland; further expansion planned

30 June 2020
Tesla installs 500th Supercharger device in UK
Flat tyre
New system immediately warns of damage after a pothole impact or similar
Business

Bridgestone and Microsoft unveil new tyre damage detector

Tyre Damage Monitoring System quickly warns drivers of faults and could be used to improve road infrastructure

30 June 2020
Bridgestone and Microsoft unveil new tyre damage detector
Business

McLaren secures £150 million funding boost

British car maker and F1 team is given vital cashflow boost by Bahrain's national bank

29 June 2020
McLaren secures £150 million funding boost

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