Manufacturing

Megacast pioneer Tesla moves to calm insurer fears

Thatcham Research tasked with testing EV maker's new underbody after concerns raised over repair costs

13 November 2023
Megacast pioneer Tesla moves to calm insurer fears
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Today, discounts as big as 23.7% off a new car
Retail and finance

Vauxhall offering biggest discounts in UK as incentives return

Mystery shopping data reveals every car maker’s discount - but is it all smoke and mirrors?

10 November 2023
Vauxhall offering biggest discounts in UK as incentives return
Car subscriptions

Why manufacturers have pulled back on subscriptions

OEMs have curbed enthusiasm for rolling flexible contracts, though some specialists are making them work

9 November 2023
Why manufacturers have pulled back on subscriptions
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EV sales have stumbled in recent months
Electric vehicles

'EV journey for legacy OEMs has been an unmitigated disaster'

Established manufacturers have found making electric cars profitable difficult as consumer demand remains tepid

8 November 2023
'EV journey for legacy OEMs has been an unmitigated disaster'
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“The transition to electrification is a must, not an option," said boss Ho-sung Song
Electric vehicles

How Kia plans to become EV frontrunner

Korean brand's line-up will soon span from small EV2 all the way to BMW iX-rivalling EV9

7 November 2023
How Kia plans to become EV frontrunner
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Electric cars' market share currently stands at 16.3%
Car sales

UK records best October for new car sales since 2019

Storm clouds loom, however, as private sales of electric cars remain disproportionately low

6 November 2023
UK records best October for new car sales since 2019
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Toyota IMV 0 is a versatile truck that will arrive in emerging markets priced at $10,000
Tech, development and manufacturing

Editor's letter: What really is mobility? Ask Toyota…

Japanese brand's versatile IMV 0 shows "future mobility" is more than just smartphone-like tech

3 November 2023
Editor's letter: What really is mobility? Ask Toyota…
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Defender, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport make up 77% of 168,000 order bank
Finance

Jaguar Land Rover posts record revenues as sales increase

JLR generated £13.8bn between March and September, with profits climbing to £442m from a £173m loss last year

2 November 2023
Jaguar Land Rover posts record revenues as sales increase
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The BYD dealership in Mayfair is operated by Stratstone
Electric vehicles

Ferrari, Rolls-Royce... BYD? Why Chinese EV firm calls Mayfair home

New flagship site is a former JLR boutique; EV maker's three models range from £26,000 to £49,000

2 November 2023
Ferrari, Rolls-Royce... BYD? Why Chinese EV firm calls Mayfair home
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Diversity leads to more innovative solutions, says the Royal Academy of Engineering
Recruitment

Lack of diversity threatens future of automotive engineering

Royal Academy of Engineering calls for diversity boost as figures reveal just 16% of workforce are women

1 November 2023
Lack of diversity threatens future of automotive engineering

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