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Honda CR-V: second-gen car recalled for electrical fire risk

Nearly 78,000 CR-Vs built between 2002 and 2006 to be recalled after 2012 window switch fix found to be ineffective

16 December 2020
Honda CR-V: second-gen car recalled for electrical fire risk
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Bentley ready for hard Brexit as it lines up nine new launches for 2021

Hard Brexit could wipe out 25% of Bentley's global profits; Bacalar and Blower among new models for 2021

16 December 2020
Bentley ready for hard Brexit as it lines up nine new launches for 2021
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Bentley's first EV will be a high-riding, Audi-based saloon
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Bentley to build Audi-based electric saloon in Crewe from 2025

Boss Adrian Hallmark wants as much of Bentley's first electric car as possible to be assembled in the UK

16 December 2020
Bentley to build Audi-based electric saloon in Crewe from 2025
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The VW Transporter was the highest rated van in test, and one of just three to achieve the highest Gold ranking
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“Alarming” lack of safety parity between cars and vans criticised

Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research launch Commercial Van Safety Rating, blast “woefully low” tech fitment

16 December 2020
“Alarming” lack of safety parity between cars and vans criticised
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VW board backs CEO’s reforms; retains Lamborghini and Ducati

Volkswagen chief executive Herbert Diess has board’s backing in pivot towards increasing electrification; halo brands remain

14 December 2020
VW board backs CEO’s reforms; retains Lamborghini and Ducati
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White vehicles most popular globally for 10th year running

More than a third of the world’s vehicles are white, with black and grey coming close behind

14 December 2020
White vehicles most popular globally for 10th year running
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Jaguar Land Rover halts production at Castle Bromwich

JLR cites supplier issues as the reason for the temporary, partial line closure, despite a drop in sales of models produced there throughout the year

14 December 2020
Jaguar Land Rover halts production at Castle Bromwich
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London considering charge on non-resident drivers

Capital's mayor says boundary charge could be introduced if city doesn't receive greater share of VED income

14 December 2020
London considering charge on non-resident drivers
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Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri retires for ‘personal reasons’

Maranello confirms resignation from CEO and board member role; chairman John Elkann steps in as interim

11 December 2020
Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri retires for ‘personal reasons’
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Car design will have to change for a fully electric future, says Volvo boss

Bjorn Annwall, head of Volvo’s EMEA region, believes sleeker models will be needed in the future

10 December 2020
Car design will have to change for a fully electric future, says Volvo boss

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