Volkswagen ID hatch
The Volkswagen ID hatch will launch later this year
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Volkswagen Group expands electric car plans

Group will now launch almost 70 full electric models by 2030, and says they will comprise around 40% of total vehicle sales

12 March 2019
Volkswagen Group expands electric car plans
McLaren GT render
What we imagine a McLaren grand tourer would look like
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McLaren looks to expand line-up beyond new GT model

McLaren boss Mike Flewitt talks about the GT, hybrids, solid-state battery models and maybe even the firm’s first 2+2

8 March 2019
McLaren looks to expand line-up beyond new GT model
Business

New initiative to find motoring jobs for military veterans

Mission Automotive charity aims to help ex-British Armed Forces talent find new careers in the motoring industry

7 March 2019
New initiative to find motoring jobs for military veterans
Vauxhall Ellesmere factory Astra VXR
Tavares previously warned that Brexit could lead to Ellesmere's closure
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Vauxhall can be Brexit survivors, claims PSA boss

Carlos Tavares says Vauxhall’s British heritage presents an opportunity - but again warns of no-deal Brexit risks

6 March 2019
Vauxhall can be Brexit survivors, claims PSA boss
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Fiat still interested in 124 Spider successor

MX-5-based roadster has been withdrawn from sale in the UK but Fiat is open to another partnership for a sequel

6 March 2019
Fiat still interested in 124 Spider successor
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Nissan could cut production shifts at Sunderland, says report

Japanese car maker says it doesn't comment on rumours following Sky News claims

5 March 2019
Nissan could cut production shifts at Sunderland, says report
Demand for plug-in hybrids has slowed since government grants were cut
Business

UK car registrations grow slightly in February

Electrified vehicles help spur growth, although plug-in hybrid demand is slowing after cut in government incentives

5 March 2019
UK car registrations grow slightly in February
Business

Nissan will bring range extending hybrid tech to Europe

Nissan announces it will bring its e-Power range extending hybrid system to European markets by 2022, with no plug-in capability

5 March 2019
Nissan will bring range extending hybrid tech to Europe
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Carlos Ghosn: ex-Nissan boss granted bail by Japanese court

Former chairman could be released from prison today after four months in detention

5 March 2019
Carlos Ghosn: ex-Nissan boss granted bail by Japanese court
Ford Fiesta
Ford aims to cut slow-selling models from its European line-up
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Ford axes 40% of UK Fiesta line-up to boost profitability in Europe

Discontinuation of slow-selling models brings price of cheapest Fiesta up to £15,665 from £13,965

4 March 2019
Ford axes 40% of UK Fiesta line-up to boost profitability in Europe

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