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
Business

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
Business

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

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