CNG refuelling station
Synthetic fuels made from biomass or other materials may point to the future
Business

EU oil refineries back synthetic fuels for climate-neutral future

Trade body says synthetic fuels should be used beside electrification as a means to achieve emissions targets

15 June 2020
EU oil refineries back synthetic fuels for climate-neutral future
Business

Industry analysis: What's next after lockdown?

A scrappage scheme, transport rethink and urban road closures are all in the offing

15 June 2020
Industry analysis: What's next after lockdown?
Business

The car industry now: is there any good news to come out of this?

The pandemic crisis has had a major impact on the automotive world, but there could be some benefits too

12 June 2020
The car industry now: is there any good news to come out of this?
2020 Kia Soul front three quarters
Sales of EVs – like the Kia Soul – have increased in early 2020, relative to petrol and diesel
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Kia: lockdown making it easier to hit CO2 targets

European CEO Emilio Herrera says the South Korean firm is in a relatively strong position, compared to its rivals, during the coronavirus pandemic

12 June 2020
Kia: lockdown making it easier to hit CO2 targets
Business

Ford and Volkswagen firm up ambitious alliance plans

Wide-ranging agreement will include new EV, pick-up truck and two vans, with more set to follow

11 June 2020
Ford and Volkswagen firm up ambitious alliance plans
Business

The car industry now: brands likely to do well post-pandemic

The Covid-19 crisis has been tough on the entire industry, but certain manufacturers, both small and large, stand to do well once things return to normal

11 June 2020
The car industry now: brands likely to do well post-pandemic
Peugeot 308 render front three quarters
The next Peugeot 308 – due in 2022 – looks set to offer a mix of plug-in hybrid options, focused on either efficiency or performance
Business

PSA brands are free to decide their own EV strategies

Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall and DS will each be able to choose which of their models offer an electric option – especially in the crucial C-segment

11 June 2020
PSA brands are free to decide their own EV strategies
Business

Report: new UK scrappage scheme 'unlikely', say ministers

Report suggests the government is reconsidering plans to offer buyers incentives for buying new cars

10 June 2020
Report: new UK scrappage scheme 'unlikely', say ministers
Business

The car industry now: the state of the supply chain

Post-lockdown, the need to offload stock may have an impact further down the production line

10 June 2020
The car industry now: the state of the supply chain

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