Business

New report says UK roads are still the safest in Europe

Road deaths across the European Union fell slightly in 2018, although the safety record is still a long way from the target

4 April 2019
New report says UK roads are still the safest in Europe
Business

New car sales continue to decline in March

Continued slump in demand for diesel and political uncertainty continues to hit car industry

4 April 2019
New car sales continue to decline in March
Business

Aston boss: cost of autonomy will force mass car firm mergers

Andy Palmer predicts major industry consolidation due to heavy spending required to develop new technology

4 April 2019
Aston boss: cost of autonomy will force mass car firm mergers
Business

Toyota offers to share electrified tech with rival firms

Japanese company will offer royalty-free licences to almost 24,000 electrified vehicle parts and systems

3 April 2019
Toyota offers to share electrified tech with rival firms
Ford Fiesra
Mild hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrids and EVs will be offered
Business

Ford to electrify European range with fleet of hybrids and EVs

Firm’s European restructuring heralds electrified Focus and Fiesta; Mustang-inspired Mach 1 EV arrives next year

2 April 2019
Ford to electrify European range with fleet of hybrids and EVs
Business

Jaguar Land Rover loses court battle with Twisted Automotive

Court of Appeal throws out legal action by JLR; Twisted boss calls it a victory against "bullying tactics"

2 April 2019
Jaguar Land Rover loses court battle with Twisted Automotive
Business

Jaguar Land Rover uses I-Pace for aluminium recycling trial

Manufacturer plans to cut wastage and reduce CO2 emissions by reforming old aluminium car bodies and parts

2 April 2019
Jaguar Land Rover uses I-Pace for aluminium recycling trial
Fiat Panda Hawaii edition
New Fiat Panda Hawaii edition is perfect for a trip to Warwick or the Caravan Club
Business

April Fools’ Day 2019: the car industry's best jokes

From Inbetweeners-inspired limited editions to pointless charging points, these are the most unbelievable press releases

1 April 2019
April Fools’ Day 2019: the car industry's best jokes
Jozef Kaban
46-year-old Kabaň is credited with revolutionising Skoda's design language
Business

Bugatti Veyron designer moves from BMW to Rolls-Royce

Following stints at Skoda and BMW, Jozef Kabaň will head up the British luxury brand's design studio

29 March 2019
Bugatti Veyron designer moves from BMW to Rolls-Royce
Business

British car manufacturing falls for ninth straight month in February

Uncertainty and falling export demands – particularly in China – cited as key factors

28 March 2019
British car manufacturing falls for ninth straight month in February

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