Audi E tron GT Audi R8 2022 production line
Before the E-tron GT arrived, the line produced around 10 cars a day – it's now closer to 60
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside story: Audi Sport's innovative production processes

We visit Audi Sport's Böllinger Höfe factory to learn how it produces two very different cars on the same line

30 August 2022
Inside story: Audi Sport's innovative production processes
EV batteries 2022
Decision to set a factory up in the Netherlands came as a blow to UK industry
Tech, development and manufacturing

British battery firm's new Dutch factory highlights UK funding flaw

Eurocell considered establishing £1.65bn battery factory in UK, but support from elsewhere was more forthcoming

26 August 2022
British battery firm's new Dutch factory highlights UK funding flaw
Ford dealer forecourt Focus Kuga 70plate
Ford will miss out on €106m in funding because of the production delay
Finance and corporate

Ford delays investment in Valencia plant set to produce future EVs

Decision means American firm is “unable to take advantage” of €106m relief funding from Spanish government

25 August 2022
Ford delays investment in Valencia plant set to produce future EVs
Porsche Taycan 2022 charging ionity side
Porsche part-owns the Ionity rapid charging network
Environment and energy

How luxury brands can offer a premium EV charging experience

Premium EVs may be able to drive and charge quickly, but they can't beat the queues for chargepoints – or can they?

25 August 2022
How luxury brands can offer a premium EV charging experience
JLR production line
UK car production is still significantly below pre-pandemic levels
Tech, development and manufacturing

UK car production rises for third month in a row

Industry begins recovery despite semiconductor shortage but has a long way to go, says SMMT

25 August 2022
UK car production rises for third month in a row
Nissan Sunderland Plant with Nissan Qashqai Mk2
Nissan will also close an engine plant in Tennessee in 2023
Tech, development and manufacturing

Nissan to close part of Sunderland factory but expects no job losses

Company will shut Sunderland engine cylinder head plant when Renault deal lapses in 2024

24 August 2022
Nissan to close part of Sunderland factory but expects no job losses
Jaguar Land Rover logos
Education in technology and data analysis is a key part of JLR's Reimagine plan
Tech, development and manufacturing

Jaguar Land Rover ramps up data training for UK staff

JLR partners with training firm to coach more than 400 UK employees in analytics and programming

23 August 2022
Jaguar Land Rover ramps up data training for UK staff
Aehra logo with Hazim Nada
Aehra is set to show "95% ready" designs for a saloon and an SUV in the coming months
Tech, development and manufacturing

Aehra CEO on why 2022 is right time for a new premium EV brand

Hazim Nada says innovative, asset-light production and waning brand fidelity will help Italian start-up thrive

23 August 2022
Aehra CEO on why 2022 is right time for a new premium EV brand
Britishvolt co-founder Orral Nadjari
Orral Nadjari founded Britishvolt in 2019
Finance and corporate

Britishvolt CEO Orral Nadjari leaves battery company

Co-founder of prospective EV battery manufacturer is replaced by acting CEO Graham Hoare

22 August 2022
Britishvolt CEO Orral Nadjari leaves battery company
Tesla Model 3 2021 front quarter tracking
Tesla's decision to use LFP batteries in the standard-range Model 3 surprised UBS bank analysts
Tech, development and manufacturing

How is EV battery design and production changing in 2022?

Developments improving the efficiency of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have prompted an industry rethink

22 August 2022
How is EV battery design and production changing in 2022?

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