Business

Analysis: Will UK-China tensions affect Britain's motor industry?

We look at China’s growing influence in the UK car business and how it could change

1 September 2020
Analysis: Will UK-China tensions affect Britain's motor industry?
2020 DS 9 - static front
DS 9 will challenge the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series
Business

DS boss: brand awareness must come before sales push

French premium brand is on a drive to solidify its market position ahead of the arrival of two core new models

28 August 2020
DS boss: brand awareness must come before sales push
Business

UK new car output down 20.8% in July as recovery continues

Latest SMMT figures mark an improvement over recent months but ongoing uncertainty is 'stifling' demand

27 August 2020
UK new car output down 20.8% in July as recovery continues
Business

Mini cuts 400 jobs at Oxford factory due to reduced demand

Plant will move from a three-shift pattern to two shifts in October, reducing capacity by around 10%

26 August 2020
Mini cuts 400 jobs at Oxford factory due to reduced demand
Business

Last of the non-turbo hot hatches: Suzuki Swift Sport vs naturally aspirated rivals

The old Swift Sport was the last atmo hot hatch standing. We gave it a last hurrah along with two past masters of the breed

26 August 2020
Last of the non-turbo hot hatches: Suzuki Swift Sport vs naturally aspirated rivals
Business

DVSA website crashes as thousands try to book driving test

Learners are being offered a limited number of test slots following lockdown but there are more than 150,000 in the queue

26 August 2020
DVSA website crashes as thousands try to book driving test
Jaguar F-Type
JLR uses the AJ V8 in its F-Type (above) and larger SUVs
Business

Jaguar Land Rover to continue AJ V8 production in-house

Future secured for supercharged engine, which had been uncertain after Ford announced Bridgend closure

26 August 2020
Jaguar Land Rover to continue AJ V8 production in-house
Business

Obstacles hinder revival of historic German marque Borgward

European operations appear to have been wound down amid slow sales and trouble for Chinese parent firm

25 August 2020
Obstacles hinder revival of historic German marque Borgward
Business

Government details £27.4 billion investment in strategic roads

Highways England will spend £14bn on upgrading motorways and major A-roads, £11bn on repairing network

24 August 2020
Government details £27.4 billion investment in strategic roads
SUV tailpipes
SUVs make the most cash but emit more CO2. What to do?
Business

Inside the industry: Why popularity is a problem for big-selling SUVs

SUVs make the most cash but emit more CO2, putting manufacturers in a difficult position

24 August 2020
Inside the industry: Why popularity is a problem for big-selling SUVs

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