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Kerssemakers described the 2015 Volvo XC90 as the most important car launched by the firm in recent times
Dealership, sales and marketing

How the Volvo XC90 saved the Swedish firm

Lex Kerssemakers reflects on where Volvo has come from and what the future holds, after 38 years at the firm

8 July 2022
How the Volvo XC90 saved the Swedish firm
fortescue railway
One of Fortescue's massive mining trains - they stretch up to 2.8km and can haul 34,404 tonnes
Environment and energy

Subs exclusive: What's next for Williams Advanced Engineering

Takeover by Australian iron exporter has set engineering firm on an altogether new track

8 July 2022
Subs exclusive: What's next for Williams Advanced Engineering
Tech, development and manufacturing

Lunaz expands campus to satisfy surge for upcycled EVs

New 18,580-square-metre facility will produce 1100 upcycled vehicles each year

7 July 2022
Lunaz expands campus to satisfy surge for upcycled EVs
Finance and corporate

Volkswagen Group to close Russian factory, union says

German car maker blames lack of parts due to sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine

6 July 2022
Volkswagen Group to close Russian factory, union says
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Volvo XC40 Recharge is the most popular model of the brand's subscription offering
Dealership, sales and marketing

Subs exclusive: Subscriptions enter crunch phase as finances bite

Cazoo no longer offers a subscription service but other brands such as Volvo and Hyundai are convinced of its merits

6 July 2022
Subs exclusive: Subscriptions enter crunch phase as finances bite
Tech, development and manufacturing

Autocar Business Live: Battery production in Europe

We’re joined by industry experts from Britishvolt and Ford, as we look into the realities of localised battery production

5 July 2022
Autocar Business Live: Battery production in Europe
Dealership, sales and marketing

Chinese firm BYD posts 314.9% growth in electrified vehicle sales

Shenzhen giant has sold 641,000 hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs so far this year as it seeks to surpass Tesla

5 July 2022
Chinese firm BYD posts 314.9% growth in electrified vehicle sales
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The Toyota Prius has dominated ride-hailing services
Tech, development and manufacturing

Why manufacturers focusing on ride-hailing companies makes sense

Renault, BYD and Ford are all actively looking into building specific models for the likes of Uber and Lyft

4 July 2022
Why manufacturers focusing on ride-hailing companies makes sense
Tech, development and manufacturing

Volvo to open new EV factory in Slovakia in 2026

Volvo pledges £1bn to third European site, with a production capacity of 250,000 cars per year

1 July 2022
Volvo to open new EV factory in Slovakia in 2026
Business

Exclusive: Aston Martin seeks funds to safeguard its future

British manufacturer looks to balance the books; potential investors linked to Saudi Arabia and US

30 June 2022
Exclusive: Aston Martin seeks funds to safeguard its future

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