Fiat 500 at 60: road trip around Scotland's North Coast 500
The little Fiat has come a long way
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Fiat 500 at 60: road trip around Scotland's North Coast 500

To mark 60 years of the Italian supermini, we wrest it from its urban comfort zone for a loop of Scotland’s best driving route

29 June 2020
Fiat 500 at 60: road trip around Scotland's North Coast 500
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Inside the industry: car makers and retailers have a love-hate relationship

It might seem like smiles on the surface, but the two halves of the industry will soon be transformed by technology

29 June 2020
Inside the industry: car makers and retailers have a love-hate relationship
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Analysis: How Volkswagen is tackling new software challenges

Over-the-air updates and a reliance on technology means VW has had to invest heavily in software rather than buy from third parties

29 June 2020
Analysis: How Volkswagen is tackling new software challenges
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Aston Martin issues new shares in fundraising drive

British firm seeks new capital to help recover from financial hit of Covid-19 while gearing up to launch DBX

26 June 2020
Aston Martin issues new shares in fundraising drive
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UK car production falls 95.4% in May as sector ramps up

Two-thirds of car plants are now up and running but at significantly reduced capacity

26 June 2020
UK car production falls 95.4% in May as sector ramps up
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Government body calls for car tax hike to help cut emissions

Committee on Climate Change recommends significant measures to help the UK achieve net zero emissions by 2050

25 June 2020
Government body calls for car tax hike to help cut emissions
TVR Griffith - static front
TVR intends to build the 500bhp Griffith in Ebbw Vale, South Wales
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TVR seeks £25m investment to fund Griffith production

Reborn marque claims more than £40m worth of orders but needs funds to secure and fit out new factory

25 June 2020
TVR seeks £25m investment to fund Griffith production
Oxbotica driverless car
Oxbotica will use the new tech to supplement its real-world car trials
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New ‘deepfake’ tech to accelerate autonomous car development

UK-based Oxbotica uses viral video technology as artificial intelligence ‘teaching’ for driverless vehicle systems

25 June 2020
New ‘deepfake’ tech to accelerate autonomous car development
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Report: Fiat Chrysler secures £5.7bn loan from Italian government

Reuters reports that Italy has approved a three-year state-backed credit facility in the wake of the pandemic

24 June 2020
Report: Fiat Chrysler secures £5.7bn loan from Italian government
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McLaren takes legal action in bid to secure 'urgent' funding

Firm files court case against investors in bid to secure funding to cope with 'severe' blow of pandemic

23 June 2020
McLaren takes legal action in bid to secure 'urgent' funding

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