Business

Volkswagen reaches £698 million Dieselgate settlement in Germany

More than 260,000 owners of VW Group models will receive payout after car giant settles class action lawsuit in its home country

28 February 2020
Volkswagen reaches £698 million Dieselgate settlement in Germany
Business

Aston Martin posts £104.3 million pre-tax loss in 2019

British manufacturer says recent investment and turnaround plan can still help achieve long-term profit

27 February 2020
Aston Martin posts £104.3 million pre-tax loss in 2019
Business

UK new car output: exports rise as domestic demand slumps

SMMT figures for January reveal that exports now account for more than 80% of UK car production

27 February 2020
UK new car output: exports rise as domestic demand slumps
The success of SUVs such as the Citroen C5 Aircross helped PSA Group to record profits
The success of SUVs such as the Citroën C5 Aircross helped the PSA Group to record profits
Business

PSA Group posts record profits despite sales slide

Expansion of SUV range and cost-saving boosted French car giant in 2019

26 February 2020
PSA Group posts record profits despite sales slide
Volvo and Uber XC90 autonomous vehicle - stationary side
Uber’s XC90s will use ‘always-on’ autonomous tech
Business

Why Volvo is redefining autonomous driving

The Swedish firm is targeting eyes-off and hands-off automated driving on motorways, but only if the car's system okays it

24 February 2020
Why Volvo is redefining autonomous driving
BMW wireless charging
BMW briefly offered wireless charging as an option in Germany
Business

Analysis: Is wireless EV charging the future?

Convenience of induction pads may be the catalyst for a mass move to electric cars

20 February 2020
Analysis: Is wireless EV charging the future?
Business

Aston Martin cancels plans for Valkyrie Le Mans entry

Development of WEC racing version of the Valkyrie hypercar "postponed" as Aston reconsiders prototype class entry

19 February 2020
Aston Martin cancels plans for Valkyrie Le Mans entry
Business

Driving theory test overhauled to include new video section

Change makes the theory test more appropriate for candidates with reading and learning difficulties

18 February 2020
Driving theory test overhauled to include new video section
Business

Opinion: Holden’s death will anger some but should surprise nobody

Australian brand hasn’t had a bright future for several years, according to its former communications director

17 February 2020
Opinion: Holden’s death will anger some but should surprise nobody
Business

Coronavirus shutdowns could jeopardise EU emissions targets, Kia boss warns

Factory shutdowns are likely to affect deliveries of essential low-emissions hybrids and electric vehicles

17 February 2020
Coronavirus shutdowns could jeopardise EU emissions targets, Kia boss warns

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