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
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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
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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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

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