Business

Skoda patents LED seatbelt buckle to improve usability at night

Czech firm announces light-up belt buckle with multi-colour LEDs and a variety of modes to boost safety

4 November 2020
Skoda patents LED seatbelt buckle to improve usability at night
Business

Luc Donckerwolke rejoins Hyundai after resigning in April

Belgian car designer returns to Korean brand as executive vice-president and chief creative officer

3 November 2020
Luc Donckerwolke rejoins Hyundai after resigning in April
Business

Honda joins CO2 emissions pool with Tesla and FCA

Honda attempts to avoid EU fines by pooling emissions credits with EV bestsellers Tesla

2 November 2020
Honda joins CO2 emissions pool with Tesla and FCA
Business

Inside the industry: Car sales and the Covid effect

The Covid lockdown has driven a shift to online car purchases

2 November 2020
Inside the industry: Car sales and the Covid effect
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Simulator tech is being developed to validate real-world driving data
Business

Analysis: UK firms join forces in the push towards autonomy

Roadmap lays out plans for the UK’s self-driving future, set to be realised by companies such as Arrival

2 November 2020
Analysis: UK firms join forces in the push towards autonomy
Business

Shell axes LPG offering in UK due to low demand

Fuel giant ends Autogas joint venture with Calor, leaving around 1900 LPG stations in the UK and Ireland

30 October 2020
Shell axes LPG offering in UK due to low demand
Business

Ford to escape EU CO2 penalties with Volvo deal

Swedish firm agrees pooling deal with rival following success in reducing fleet emissions

30 October 2020
Ford to escape EU CO2 penalties with Volvo deal
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Ford Fiesta (above) and Mazda 6 have ditched diesel
Business

Analysis: Is this the beginning of the end for diesel cars?

The number of diesel offerings and market share continue to plummet, suggesting the future is bleak for oil-burners

30 October 2020
Analysis: Is this the beginning of the end for diesel cars?
Business

UK car production has worst September for 25 years

Latest SMMT figures show a 5.0% drop in production year on year as just 114,732 cars were turned out by UK factories

29 October 2020
UK car production has worst September for 25 years
Business

Mercedes to take major Aston Martin stake as part of new technical partnership

British firm to gain access to technologies including electric and hybrid powertrains under expanded agreement

27 October 2020
Mercedes to take major Aston Martin stake as part of new technical partnership

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