Motional Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi 2022 front quarter static
Motional worked with Hyundai to develop a fleet of Ioniq 5 electric cars with Level Four autonomous capabilities
Autonomous vehicles

Uber launches Level Four self-driving taxis in Las Vegas

Robotaxi service in US city uses a fleet of Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUVs modified by American start-up Motional

7 December 2022
Uber launches Level Four self-driving taxis in Las Vegas
munro mk1 unveiling front 2
Munro Mk1 will be built at an East Kilbride factory, creating 300 jobs
Government and legislation

Can Scotland re-establish its automotive industry?

Electrification provides an opportunity for new players to make their mark globally

7 December 2022
Can Scotland re-establish its automotive industry?
Electric vehicles

Mercedes-Benz opens first EQ electric car showroom

Dealership in Yokohama, Japan, showcases all five Mercedes EVs currently available and offers rentals

6 December 2022
Mercedes-Benz opens first EQ electric car showroom
Vauxhall Corsa E 2022 front quarter tracking
The Vauxhall Corsa consistently ranks in the UK's top three best sellers, but slipped to fifth in November
Car sales

Stellantis logistics crisis to blame for ‘disastrous’ November sales

Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall all lost sales despite growth of the overall UK market

6 December 2022
Stellantis logistics crisis to blame for ‘disastrous’ November sales
Audi sphere concept cars 2022
Audi Sphere concept cars were designed around future autonomous driving technologies
Autonomous vehicles

VW Group software shuffle could end Audi Artemis project

Artemis plans originally sought to develop Level Four autonomous technology by 2024 but might now be axed

5 December 2022
VW Group software shuffle could end Audi Artemis project
Nissan Qashqai 2022 front quarter cornering
Nissan Qashqai is poised to top the UK sales charts in 2022
Car sales

UK car sales recover for fourth consecutive month

Fleet sales drove significant year-on-year improvement through November 2022

5 December 2022
UK car sales recover for fourth consecutive month
Borgward BX7 front three quarter
Borgward cars, including the BX7 SUV, were sold in select worldwide markets
Vehicle manufacturing

Borgward declared bankrupt after failed rescue efforts

Chinese court rules revived German car brand to be liquidated, putting a stop to global launch plans

2 December 2022
Borgward declared bankrupt after failed rescue efforts
Recruitment

Rimac to double UK engineering workforce in 2023

Fast-expanding Croatian manufacturer will establish its permanent British base next year

2 December 2022
Rimac to double UK engineering workforce in 2023
Audi dealer forecourt 2021
Reliability of modern cars has allowed people to run them for longer, slowing new car sales
AutoForecast Solutions

Threat of recession slows global car sales rebound

Europe's poor figures slump further, contrasting the Americas' strong performance

2 December 2022
Threat of recession slows global car sales rebound
Ford Halewood with Tim Slatter portrait
Ford of Britain boss Tim Slatter discussed Halewood upgrade with Autocar
Insights

Ford of Britain boss: Halewood revamp is 'really big deal'

Factory on Merseyside will manufacture electric drive units for 70% of the brand's European EVs

1 December 2022
Ford of Britain boss: Halewood revamp is 'really big deal'

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