Tyres 2
There are currently more than 700 tyre brands in the UK
Business

Why the tyre market is getting its biggest shake-up in a generation

Asian tyre brands are, like their car-making compatriots, bringing in high-quality, advanced products for lower prices

14 September 2023
Why the tyre market is getting its biggest shake-up in a generation
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The VW ID Buzz has been one of the most talked-about new vehicles in recent history
Corporate

Editor's letter: Thomas Schafer is taking VW to new heights

A year in, the friendly and approachable German exec has more than found his feet

14 September 2023
Editor's letter: Thomas Schafer is taking VW to new heights
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SAIC-owned MG was the 11th largest brand for UK car sales during August
Government and legislation

EU launches probe into low-priced Chinese electric cars

Imports from Chinese car makers to western Europe doubled to more than 200,000 in 2022

13 September 2023
EU launches probe into low-priced Chinese electric cars
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Onto could not shoulder the burden of falling EV values
Car subscriptions

Electric car subscription firm Onto enters administration

Falling fleet values and tough market conditions have prevented start-up from raising sufficient funding

12 September 2023
Electric car subscription firm Onto enters administration
toyota corolla production line
Toyota has been pushing for a sales extension of its hybrid vehicles
Government and legislation

UK Government hints at extra hybrid 'flexibility' in 2030 ban

New promise could allow a greater variety of hybrids to remain on sale between 2030 and 2035

12 September 2023
UK Government hints at extra hybrid 'flexibility' in 2030 ban
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Oxford currently builds both petrol and electric Mini hatchbacks
Tech, development and manufacturing

Why Mini's Oxford plant is turning its back on EVs – for now

Production of electric Mini models will move entirely to China between 2024 and 2026

11 September 2023
Why Mini's Oxford plant is turning its back on EVs – for now
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Recyclus Group plans to recycle up to 8300 tonnes of batteries at its site each year
Recycling and refurbishment

Inside UK’s first industry-scale EV battery recycling plant

Garages concerned about growing quantities of end-of-life lithium ion EV batteries have been thrown a lifeline

11 September 2023
Inside UK’s first industry-scale EV battery recycling plant
Connected cars
MQTT messaging delivers fast, reliable and scalable connected infrastructure
Tech, development and manufacturing

How EMQ is shaping the future of connected cars

Over-the-air messaging makes today’s high-tech cars communicate faster, more reliably and more securely

11 September 2023
How EMQ is shaping the future of connected cars
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Vauxhall used Munich to show off its new Experimental concept – badged here as an Opel
Business

Editor's letter: Munich motor show diary

We reflect on Europe's biggest motor show since the Covid-19 pandemic

7 September 2023
Editor's letter: Munich motor show diary
Change Makers
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Electric vehicles

Change Makers Podcast: The true cost of running an electric vehicle (ep.6)

Fleet and leasing expert Toby Poston reveals the hidden costs of EV maintenance

6 September 2023
Change Makers Podcast: The true cost of running an electric vehicle (ep.6)

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