Henrik Fisker inspecting black Fisker Ocean
Magna already produces the Fisker Ocean EV at its plant in Graz, Austria
Manufacturing

Magna in talks to build Chinese EV in Europe

Contract manufacturer already produces the Fisker Ocean and Jaguar I-Pace EVs at its plant in Austria

6 September 2023
Magna in talks to build Chinese EV in Europe
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Physical car auctions remain strong despite the ease of online bidding
Car sales

Physical car auctions continue to thrive in digital age

Seeing a car in the metal is the main pull for in-person bidding

5 September 2023
Physical car auctions continue to thrive in digital age
Vinfast VF8s on forecourt
The Vinfast VF8 has just gone on sale in the US
Corporate

Why is Vinfast more valuable than Ford, GM and BMW?

Vietnamese car maker became the world's third most valuable as stock shot up in price after listing

1 September 2023
Why is Vinfast more valuable than Ford, GM and BMW?
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The use of robots in automotive manufacturing is one way AI has replaced human beings
Tech, development and manufacturing

Industry digest: How likely is it that AI will take over your job?

A recent study suggests AI could eventually replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time roles in the US and Europe

1 September 2023
Industry digest: How likely is it that AI will take over your job?
DHL and JLR HGVs front
Of the 220 new lorries, 219 will run on biofuels and one has a battery-electric powertrain
Logistics

Jaguar Land Rover to introduce sustainably fuelled lorry fleet in UK

New fleet entering operation in 2024 will reduce JLR's UK road-freight CO2 emissions by 84%

31 August 2023
Jaguar Land Rover to introduce sustainably fuelled lorry fleet in UK
jlr production line
Some 76,000 cars were built in the UK in July
Manufacturing

UK's electrified car production at end of July doubles 2022 levels

Almost two in five cars made in July were hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery-electric, according to the SMMT

31 August 2023
UK's electrified car production at end of July doubles 2022 levels
Used car lot
Research by used car experts heycar can help you power decisions about stock and offers
Car sales

6 essential used car stats that dealerships need to know

Research by heycar shows leads for used EVs grew 67% from January to June

29 August 2023
6 essential used car stats that dealerships need to know
26 land rover defender 2020 rt otr front
The UK's best-selling diesel model by far is the Land Rover Defender
Car sales

Land Rover leads robust UK premium diesel sales

Figures buck trend of overall diesel market, with sales falling 11% as volume manufacturers look to electric power

25 August 2023
Land Rover leads robust UK premium diesel sales
01 jaguar i pace sport 400 rt 2023 lead driving
The old I-Pace batteries will be removed from the cars and slotted straight into the energy storage system
Recycling and refurbishment

Old Jaguar I-Pace batteries to be given second life in energy plant

Jaguar Land Rover announces partnership to re-use packs for grid-supporting Battery Energy Storage System

23 August 2023
Old Jaguar I-Pace batteries to be given second life in energy plant
renault austral 02 front trackin
The new Renault Austral compact SUV is key to the French brand's future-looking strategy
Finance

How Renault went from near-bust to boom in three years

The company rebounded from a €7.3 billion loss in 2020 to a €2.1 billion profit this year

23 August 2023
How Renault went from near-bust to boom in three years

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