Tech, development and manufacturing

Mitsubishi to return to motorsport with revived Ralliart brand

After 11 years dormant, the Japanese brand hopes performance arm’s rebirth will “realise Mitsubishi Motors-ness

12 May 2021
Mitsubishi to return to motorsport with revived Ralliart brand
Tech, development and manufacturing

Stellantis CEO hints at survival of Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant

Talks with UK government have been "extremely positive" – but approval for further investment isn't confirmed

12 May 2021
Stellantis CEO hints at survival of Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant
Tech, development and manufacturing

Porsche expands upgrade service for older models

Service includes gearbox conversions, uprated suspension packages and even Dakar-inspired off-road kit for the Mk1 Cayenne

11 May 2021
Porsche expands upgrade service for older models
Tech, development and manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz boss commits to combustion while it is viable

Firm will continue to build engines in the short term, but "nostalgia" won't delay transition to full EV

11 May 2021
Mercedes-Benz boss commits to combustion while it is viable
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: why Kia UK is amped up for an EV future

Strong sales and high interest in new EV6, despite grant cut, are inspiring Kia UK president Paul Philpott

10 May 2021
Analysis: why Kia UK is amped up for an EV future
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Bentley had to alter Crewe drastically yet continued to thrive
Tech, development and manufacturing

Industry analysis: How will the pandemic change the car world?

Bentley executive, dealer association chief and industry analyst join us to discuss

3 May 2021
Industry analysis: How will the pandemic change the car world?
Electric cars

Volkswagen details plans to accelerate decarbonisation goals

Firm pledges 40% cut in CO2 emissions per vehicle by 2030 and major investment in renewable energy production

29 April 2021
Volkswagen details plans to accelerate decarbonisation goals
Tech, development and manufacturing

UK new car production soars 46.6% as lockdown eases

Massive year-on-year improvement reflects near-total industry shutdown last March

29 April 2021
UK new car production soars 46.6% as lockdown eases
Tech, development and manufacturing

Toyoda Gosei exits UK, putting nearly 500 jobs at risk

Parts supplier for Toyota, Honda and Nissan will close UK factories due to “significant reduction” in demand

28 April 2021
Toyoda Gosei exits UK, putting nearly 500 jobs at risk
Electric cars

Ford Romania plant to build new commercial EV from 2024

A $300m investment at Craiova Assembly Plant will see new light commercial vehicle in 2023; electric version to follow

27 April 2021
Ford Romania plant to build new commercial EV from 2024

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