Tech, development and manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz signs EV battery supply deal with Envision AESC

Chinese battery firm will supply car maker's manufacturing facility in Alabama from the middle of the decade

15 March 2022
Mercedes-Benz signs EV battery supply deal with Envision AESC
Dealership, sales and marketing

Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards 2022 winners announced

Strong shortlist resulted in extremely close judging, with 13 companies emerging victorious

15 March 2022
Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards 2022 winners announced
Government and legislation

Car makers under investigation for "anti-competitive behaviour"

Competitions and Markets Authority is investigating a number of firms in relation to end-of-life car recycling

15 March 2022
Car makers under investigation for "anti-competitive behaviour"
Tech, development and manufacturing

VW Group fights parts shortages as impacts of war 'uncertain'

Manufacturing giant has been heavily affected by shortages of raw materials and wiring harnesses

15 March 2022
VW Group fights parts shortages as impacts of war 'uncertain'
Finance and corporate

Bentley posts record financial results

Luxury British firm nearly doubled its operating profit in 2021 following best-ever sales

15 March 2022
Bentley posts record financial results
Finance and corporate

Volkswagen Group revenue grows 12.3% despite big sales drop

The firm sold 2.3 million fewer vehicles than in pre-pandemic 2019 but doubled year-on-year operating profits

14 March 2022
Volkswagen Group revenue grows 12.3% despite big sales drop
Environment and energy

New National Highways team aims to put environment first

Stephen Elderkin explains why there are ways to make infrastructure and transport more sustainable

14 March 2022
New National Highways team aims to put environment first
Dealership, sales and marketing

Online car sales will always co-exist with dealerships, says Polestar UK boss

Retailers play a vital role in customer experience after an online transaction

11 March 2022
Online car sales will always co-exist with dealerships, says Polestar UK boss
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The way dealerships are selling cars is quickly evolving
Dealership, sales and marketing

Car sale conversion rates stronger for agency model, says Polestar UK CEO

Success in this new way of selling cars will come down to customer experience

11 March 2022
Car sale conversion rates stronger for agency model, says Polestar UK CEO
Finance and corporate

BMW Group posts strongest profits in 106-year history

Prioritisation of high-end vehicles helps German giant mitigate impact of supply-chain crisis

11 March 2022
BMW Group posts strongest profits in 106-year history

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