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Jaguar Land Rover to cut production at two plants

British firm will scale back production at Castle Bromwich and Solihull factories as cost-cutting measure due to falling demand

7 February 2020
Jaguar Land Rover to cut production at two plants
Kia E-Niro side profile
The Kia E-Niro will be an important part of the maker's line-up this year
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Kia UK boss: third of 2020 sales will be electrified vehicles

Korean maker intends to significantly increase its electrified sales this year in order to hit EU emissions targets

7 February 2020
Kia UK boss: third of 2020 sales will be electrified vehicles
Business

Volvo: PHEV sales surge will help meet CO2 targets

Swedish firm sets sixth consecutive sales record in 2019 – with demand for plug-in hybrid models rising sharply

6 February 2020
Volvo: PHEV sales surge will help meet CO2 targets
Bosch autonomous shuttle concept 2018 - stationary side
Bosch revealed an autonomous shuttle concept at CES in 2019
Business

Bosch says it could launch an autonomous car tomorrow

Technology and hardware is here, says tech giant, citing non-technical factors such as inconsistent regulations as the major obstacles

6 February 2020
Bosch says it could launch an autonomous car tomorrow
Business

UK new car market down 7.3% in January, diesel at 20-year low

SMMT blames low consumer demand and diesel confusion for substantial year-on-year decline

5 February 2020
UK new car market down 7.3% in January, diesel at 20-year low
Business

Next-gen Skoda Citigo is not a certainty

Successor to brand's VW Up sibling would be fully electric, but is not confirmed for launch

4 February 2020
Next-gen Skoda Citigo is not a certainty
Business

Hyundai closes South Korean factories amid coronavirus outbreak

Seven sites will be closed for at least three days as firm struggles to import components from China

4 February 2020
Hyundai closes South Korean factories amid coronavirus outbreak
Business

Subaru substantially raises UK prices across the range

Price for BRZ sports car up 15%, with all other models seeing four-figure increases

4 February 2020
Subaru substantially raises UK prices across the range
2020 Ferrari Purosangue render - front
Autocar's prediction for the Ferrari Purosange
Business

Ferrari and Italian charity in court over use of 'Purosangue' name

Firm's first SUV could be due a new moniker as anti-doping organisation fights for exclusivity

3 February 2020
Ferrari and Italian charity in court over use of 'Purosangue' name

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