Holden HSV GTS - cornering front
Holden HSV GTS made its way to the UK as the Vauxhall VXR8 GTS
Business

General Motors axes Australia's Holden brand

Historic marque retired after more than a century of vehicle production, with 600 job losses expected

17 February 2020
General Motors axes Australia's Holden brand
2020 Ford Mustang Mach E in London
Mach E made its European debut in London this week
Business

Ford of Europe boss: combustion ban debate is 'unhelpful'

Stuart Rowley speaks out against conflict between manufacturers and government at the Mach E's London launch

14 February 2020
Ford of Europe boss: combustion ban debate is 'unhelpful'
Business

EDF acquires charging firm Pod Point

Energy company will offer EV owners financial incentives and charge scheduling functionality

13 February 2020
EDF acquires charging firm Pod Point
Business

Nissan files £70m damages claim against Carlos Ghosn

Japanese manufacturer attempts to recoup money lost due to ex-chairman's alleged misconduct

12 February 2020
Nissan files £70m damages claim against Carlos Ghosn
Chinese GP
Chinese GP
Business

Coronavirus: Chinese GP postponed as impact on car industry grows

Grand prix, due to take place in April, is delayed due to health concerns over virus outbreak

12 February 2020
Coronavirus: Chinese GP postponed as impact on car industry grows
Business

Less enforcement cited as reason for no significant drop in drink-driving deaths since 2010

Number of accidents in which at least one driver was over the alcohol limit rose by 4% in 2018; number of roadside breath tests has more than halved since 2009

12 February 2020
Less enforcement cited as reason for no significant drop in drink-driving deaths since 2010
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta was again the most popular used car buy in 2019
Business

Used car sales held firm in 2019, helped by EV market growth

Used car sales declined by just 0.1% last year, amid end-of-year growth and the rising popularity of electrified cars

12 February 2020
Used car sales held firm in 2019, helped by EV market growth
Business

Mercedes-Benz set for major job cuts as profits fall

Legal costs and electrification have hit profits, but firm says it's committed to pursuing 'CO2-neutral mobility'

11 February 2020
Mercedes-Benz set for major job cuts as profits fall
Business

Jaguar Land Rover warns of global coronavirus impact

Firm expects worldwide production volumes to drop following the outbreak of the illness in China

11 February 2020
Jaguar Land Rover warns of global coronavirus impact
Geely Volvo
Geely Volvo
Business

Volvo set to merge with parent firm Geely

Full merger of Swedish firm with Geely's car firms would "create competitive advantages"; bosses promise distinct identities will be retained

10 February 2020
Volvo set to merge with parent firm Geely

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