Government and legislation

Report: Driving tests delayed eight months as lockdown eases

Survey suggests that more than 1,160,000 learner drivers are waiting to take their tests

9 April 2021
Report: Driving tests delayed eight months as lockdown eases
Government and legislation

Driving tests to resume in England and Wales

Driving tests can recommence from 22 April in England and Wales, the DVSA has confirmed

7 April 2021
Driving tests to resume in England and Wales
Government and legislation

DVLA strike begins as union demands home working

DVLA staff begin four-day strike amid dispute over Covid-19 workplace safety measures

6 April 2021
DVLA strike begins as union demands home working
Finance and corporate

Caterham acquired by Japanese firm VT Holdings

Japanese Caterham importer buys the firm outright and promises to "protect" its Seven sports car

6 April 2021
Caterham acquired by Japanese firm VT Holdings
Dealership, sales and marketing

New car registrations up as dealers prepare to open

Number of new cars registered in UK rose by 11.5% as dealerships prepared to welcome back customers

6 April 2021
New car registrations up as dealers prepare to open
Electric cars

Inside the industry: affordable urban EVs finding fans in China

Popularity of inexpensive electric models hints at changing driving habits

5 April 2021
Inside the industry: affordable urban EVs finding fans in China
Dealership, sales and marketing

Industry analysis: post-lockdown car sales boost looking unlikely

Dealerships expect only a mild sales lift once they open their doors fully on 12 April

5 April 2021
Industry analysis: post-lockdown car sales boost looking unlikely
Government and legislation

Type approval cybersecurity deadline looming in 2022

New type approval rules could pose big challenges for car makers, an engineering firm has warned

1 April 2021
Type approval cybersecurity deadline looming in 2022
Finance and corporate

Volvo offers employees 24 weeks of parental leave

More than 40,000 Volvo staff around the globe will be entitled to 24 weeks of parental leave from April

30 March 2021
Volvo offers employees 24 weeks of parental leave
Environment and energy

BP Pulse charging network to double in size by 2030

Charging provider aims for 16,000-strong charging network, with focus on ultra-fast chargers on motorways

30 March 2021
BP Pulse charging network to double in size by 2030

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