New cars

UK car production slows but EV output reaches record high

A total of 63,125 cars left UK factories last month – 12.6% fewer than a year ago

27 October 2022
UK car production slows but EV output reaches record high
Ford Focus 2015 Sollers factory
Ford Sollers joint venture previously produced Focus hatchback
Corporate

Ford announces total withdrawal from Russia

American manufacturer exits Sollers joint venture for nominal fee but retains share buyback option

26 October 2022
Ford announces total withdrawal from Russia
Mercdes Benz E Class 2022 front quarter tracking
The Mercedes-Benz plant near Moscow previously produced the E-Class saloon
Corporate

Mercedes-Benz to sell Russian business

German firm doesn't expect sale of regional industrial and financial divisions to significantly impact finances

26 October 2022
Mercedes-Benz to sell Russian business
Mercedes Benz badge 2022
Mercedes-Benz sold 530,000 cars during Q3 of 2022
Finance

Mercedes-Benz makes strong Q3 profit amid EV push

German firm sells 530,000 cars and almost twice as many electric models as in same period of 2021

26 October 2022
Mercedes-Benz makes strong Q3 profit amid EV push
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Smart #1 could get heated steering wheel via remote upgrade
Trends

Autocar Business Trends 2022: Connected cars are reshaping retail

Enhanced connectivity of modern cars, particularly EVs, holds huge opportunities for their manufacturers

26 October 2022
Autocar Business Trends 2022: Connected cars are reshaping retail
BYD blade battery 2022
Latest Autocar Business Trends Report offers insight on China's most innovative EV batteries
Trends

Autocar Business Trends 2022: Does China hold key to cheaper EVs?

Different battery chemistries have yielded highly innovative products such as BYD's blade battery

25 October 2022
Autocar Business Trends 2022: Does China hold key to cheaper EVs?
Toyota Lexus EV concept lineup 2021 front
Toyota Compact Cruiser and battery-electric Crown have been axed, according to report
Vehicle manufacturing

Report: Toyota revises EV plans

Japanese giant to simplify future line-up to accommodate fast rise in electric vehicle uptake

24 October 2022
Report: Toyota revises EV plans
Hyundai badge close up Ioniq 5 2022
Hyundai's EV sales grew 27.1% year on year in Q3 2022
Finance

Hyundai profits fall in Q3 despite growing sales

South Korean brand remains bullish in the face of Q3 2022 profits dropping 3.4% year on year

24 October 2022
Hyundai profits fall in Q3 despite growing sales
Cruise Origin 2022 front quarter tracking
First Autocar Business Trends report looks at autonomous vehicles and GM's Cruise division
Trends

Autocar Business Trends 2022: When will self-driving take off?

Autocar Business launches new report exploring key issues in the industry and the opportunities available

24 October 2022
Autocar Business Trends 2022: When will self-driving take off?
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An Audi Q3 is tested at Mahle Powertrain's solar testing facility
New cars

EU plans to ditch new Euro 7 as regulations deemed too costly

Emissions regulations for cars and vans will remain similar to those currently set for petrol cars

21 October 2022
EU plans to ditch new Euro 7 as regulations deemed too costly

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