Business

Insight: four lessons from April's car sales

After a bruising April for new cars, we look at what’s selling and why – and what’s next

15 May 2020
Insight: four lessons from April's car sales
MG ZS EV front three quarter
MG's ZS EV
Business

MG aims to sell one million cars globally by 2024

New strategy outlines MG’s plans to enter more than 100 markets worldwide

14 May 2020
MG aims to sell one million cars globally by 2024
New cars
Supply of new cars is expected to dwindle soon after lockdown
Business

Analysis: Demand for new cars set to outstrip supply

Slow restart to automotive production will yield longer waiting times and reduced discounts

14 May 2020
Analysis: Demand for new cars set to outstrip supply
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
Business

Aston Martin posts £119 million loss due to coronavirus impact

British car firm's sales nearly halve in first three months of the year – but firm says crucial DBX is on track

13 May 2020
Aston Martin posts £119 million loss due to coronavirus impact
Business

English car dealerships can reopen for click-and-collect handovers

Strictly distanced handovers now allowed, but showrooms must remain shut until at least 1 June

13 May 2020
English car dealerships can reopen for click-and-collect handovers
Tesla Fremont plant
Tesla Fremont plant
Business

Tesla defies local officials by opening California factory

Production resumes at EV maker's Fremont plant

12 May 2020
Tesla defies local officials by opening California factory
Smart 4x4 render - static front
Daimler-Geely-owned Smart will launch an SUV (rendered by Autocar above)
Business

Mercedes: Smart's future is bright thanks to Geely deal

Geely brings larger scales and Volvo know-how to the table as EV brand becomes a joint venture

12 May 2020
Mercedes: Smart's future is bright thanks to Geely deal
Business

Government makes it easier to close urban roads to cars

Cities will be able to more easily close roads to boost cycling and walking, ease pressure on public transport

11 May 2020
Government makes it easier to close urban roads to cars
Lotus Evija
Lotus Evija
Business

Lotus partners with energy firm to 'redesign' EV ownership

Lotus teams up with British Gas owner for vehicle-to-grid charging scheme and infrastructure network

11 May 2020
Lotus partners with energy firm to 'redesign' EV ownership
Business

Coronavirus focus should also be applied to reduce road deaths - FIA President

Former Ferrari team boss Jean Todt highlights that more people die on roads on average each day than have died of coronavirus

8 May 2020
Coronavirus focus should also be applied to reduce road deaths - FIA President

Pages