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First EV expected to be built at Halewood is the next Range Rover Velar
Vehicle manufacturing

JLR Halewood plant ready to build EV and ICE Land Rovers

Total investment of £500m brings longer production lines for EVs, new body shop and larger paint shop

26 September 2024
JLR Halewood plant ready to build EV and ICE Land Rovers
New cars

UK car industry optimistic despite August production decline

Industry chiefs hail future investment as key for return to growth but call on government to finalise automotive plan

26 September 2024
UK car industry optimistic despite August production decline
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Suzuki eVX electric crossover could become one of India's most important automotive exports
Electric vehicles

Could India displace China as a more benign global EV leader?

JLR, Suzuki, Tata and possibly Ford are poised to export EVs from the low-cost vehicle centre of the world

25 September 2024
Could India displace China as a more benign global EV leader?
Electric vehicles

BMW's flexibility now the industry standard to survive EV reality

More are following the company's cautious decision to treat electric as just another drivetrain option

23 September 2024
BMW's flexibility now the industry standard to survive EV reality
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Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet plant in Osnabrück could be shuttered
Corporate

Report: Volkswagen Group plans 30,000 job cuts in Germany

German giant could close two plants and severely cut R&D as it pushes to improve its profitability

20 September 2024
Report: Volkswagen Group plans 30,000 job cuts in Germany
Autocar Business

Change Makers Podcast: why fleets should go electric (ep.15)

We’re joined by VEV’s Mike Nakrani to discuss the benefits of electrification for commercial fleet managers

19 September 2024
Change Makers Podcast: why fleets should go electric (ep.15)
Manufacturing

Nio eyes purchase of Audi’s Belgium plant to avoid EU import tariffs

An offer will be submitted to Audi parent Volkswagen Group by 23 September, according to a Belgian newspaper

19 September 2024
Nio eyes purchase of Audi’s Belgium plant to avoid EU import tariffs
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Conventional hybrids surged in popularity while EVs, PHEVs, petrols and diesels all dropped
Electric vehicles

European industry warns it will miss CO2 targets as EV sales fall

Trade body ACEA calls for review of 2025's emissions legislation as market shifts back to hybrids

19 September 2024
European industry warns it will miss CO2 targets as EV sales fall
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Model Ys are said to be piling up at Southampton docks
Electric vehicles

Tesla deals could push EV sales to record levels in September

The Model Y can be had on lease for £299 per month as the brand gears up for a strong end-of-quarter push

19 September 2024
Tesla deals could push EV sales to record levels in September
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Z9 GT will be the first Denza model offered in Europe
Electric vehicles

BYD buys Mercedes-Benz stake in Denza joint venture

Chinese giant takes full control of brand – which was originally a 50:50 effort – as it plants roots in Europe

17 September 2024
BYD buys Mercedes-Benz stake in Denza joint venture

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