Business

EVs could put UK fuel duty system on the rocks

Government looks to road pricing to replace fuel duty as electric vehicle sales rise

25 October 2018
EVs could put UK fuel duty system on the rocks
Vauxhall Corsa
The Corsa was Europe's best-selling car in September
Business

European car sales drop sharply due to impact of WLTP tests

The PSA Group overhauls the VW Group as Europe's market leader, with the Vauxhall Corsa September's best-selling car

24 October 2018
European car sales drop sharply due to impact of WLTP tests
Business

JLR Solihull plant begins two week shutdown as sales decline

China trade tensions and import duty changes blamed for decline in overseas demand

22 October 2018
JLR Solihull plant begins two week shutdown as sales decline
Akio Toyoda
In his role as chairman of Japan's motor industry association, Akio Toyoda has called for a UK-EU Brexit deal
Business

Toyota boss Akio Toyoda: no-deal Brexit must be avoided

Toyota chairman leads Japanese car industry call for frictionless UK-EU borders

22 October 2018
Toyota boss Akio Toyoda: no-deal Brexit must be avoided
Aston Martin stock market
LSE laid on a special car park for a handful of Astons
Business

On the stock market floor with Aston Martin's Andy Palmer

Aston Martin floated its shares on the stock market earlier this month. Steve Cropley joined Aston’s top brass to see it happen

19 October 2018
On the stock market floor with Aston Martin's Andy Palmer
Business

Ban on petrol and diesel cars should begin in 2032, say MPs

House of Commons committee calls Government’s 2040 target for zero emission cars “vague and unambitious”

18 October 2018
Ban on petrol and diesel cars should begin in 2032, say MPs
Business

New Audi E-tron: Launch Edition of brand's first EV released

Base price is £71,490, while kitted-out Launch Edition starts from £82,240 and brings cameras in place of door mirrors

18 October 2018
New Audi E-tron: Launch Edition of brand's first EV released
Business

‘Autonomous’ driving assist tech causes dangerous confusion

New study shows assist systems are being misinterpreted by buyers, while Euro NCAP launches assessment of the tech

18 October 2018
‘Autonomous’ driving assist tech causes dangerous confusion
Business

The secret tech behind the Tesla Model 3

Look beyond Tesla’s EV ingenuity and you’ll find more clever stuff under the skin of its new saloon

18 October 2018
The secret tech behind the Tesla Model 3

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