Business

UK to allow cars with new automated systems on roads in 2021

Government launches call for evidence to prepare legislation for introduction of new Automated Lane Keeping Systems

18 August 2020
UK to allow cars with new automated systems on roads in 2021
Business

Polestar confirms first UK showroom will be in West London

Swedish brand will open its first UK 'space' in Westfield mall in October, but sales will be online-only

18 August 2020
Polestar confirms first UK showroom will be in West London
Business

More electrified cars sold in Europe than China so far this year

Some 14,000 more electric vehicles changed hands in the Western European car market than in China

17 August 2020
More electrified cars sold in Europe than China so far this year
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Japanese government pushed Nissan-Honda merger, reports claim

Officials sought tie-up because they feared Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance could break down

17 August 2020
Japanese government pushed Nissan-Honda merger, reports claim
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Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Steel UK bailout talks end

No emergency funding on cards for JLR, claims Financial Times, with firm refusing to accept requirements to further accelerate electrification

17 August 2020
Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Steel UK bailout talks end
Carlos Ghosn
Recent Renault, Nissan results “pathetic”, claims ex-chief Ghosn
Business

Inside the industry: Was Ghosn holding Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi together?

The Alliance has fallen far since the ex-CEO was arrested, raising questions about the strength of its ties

17 August 2020
Inside the industry: Was Ghosn holding Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi together?
Cobalt sourcing
Car makers work with mining firms to create detailed source trails
Business

Analysis: How Volvo is leading the hunt for ethical EV batteries

Car firms are turning to new technology to ensure ethical sourcing of vital EV mineral

17 August 2020
Analysis: How Volvo is leading the hunt for ethical EV batteries
Business

Jaguar Land Rover opens new flagship store in London

Brand's new 'statement site' houses new cars, a historic vehicle collection, a large service centre and several lounges

17 August 2020
Jaguar Land Rover opens new flagship store in London
Traffic jam
Below is what Autocar reader's think of the Government's ban
Business

Is an ICE ban really the will of the people?

Autocar readers submit their takes on the government’s plan for an EV-only future

13 August 2020
Is an ICE ban really the will of the people?
Business

UK public EV charging provision increases fivefold in five years

There are now almost 20,000 public EV chargers available across the UK, including 3206 rapid chargers

11 August 2020
UK public EV charging provision increases fivefold in five years

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