Mercedes-Benz EQC, Jaguar I-Pace, Audi E-tron and Tesla Model X charging
The Government plans to introduce more publicly accessible charging facilities
Business

UK Government doubles funding for EV infrastructure

DfT devotes £10 million to installing chargers and developing a live database for EV drivers

21 January 2020
UK Government doubles funding for EV infrastructure
Vauxhall Mokka render
All-new Mokka (rendered by Autocar above) is due this year and will have an e-VXR model
Business

Vauxhall launches new strategy aimed at promoting its 'Britishness'

Fresh models and post-Brexit marketing campaign are part of ambitious plan to increase UK market share by a third in two years

21 January 2020
Vauxhall launches new strategy aimed at promoting its 'Britishness'
Range Rover Velar 2017 - interior
The Range Rover Velar is at the front of the pack for vegan interiors
Business

Analysis: How veganism is changing the car industry

Greggs' vegan steak bake proved animal-free products are money-spinners. Now automotive manufacturers are catching on…

21 January 2020
Analysis: How veganism is changing the car industry
Mercedes E 350 e
Fewer models are being made as EU CO2 targets add pressure
Business

Analysis: 2020 is the year to take emissions targets seriously

Dramatically reducing fleet average emissions is now the priority for car makers, if they are to avoid heavy fines

20 January 2020
Analysis: 2020 is the year to take emissions targets seriously
Business

Bugatti's boss on Chiron variants, profitability and autonomous cars

We talk to CEO Stephan Winkelmann about the next steps for the ultra-exclusive car maker

19 January 2020
Bugatti's boss on Chiron variants, profitability and autonomous cars
Business

Tesla previews small electric car for China

American firm posted design sketch as it announced that it's setting up a research and design centre in China

17 January 2020
Tesla previews small electric car for China
Business

Grey rules the roost as UK’s favourite car colour in 2019

SMMT figures show the hue keeps its number one spot from 2018, adorning more than one in five new cars

17 January 2020
Grey rules the roost as UK’s favourite car colour in 2019
Business

Jaguar Land Rover invents car seat intended to simulate walking

JLR says innovative seat makes you think you're exercising and hopes to address sedentary lifestyles

16 January 2020
Jaguar Land Rover invents car seat intended to simulate walking
Arrival electric van - Royal Mail
Delivery firms including Royal Mail have expressed an interest in Arrival's electric van
Business

Hyundai and Kia invest £85 million in British EV start-up Arrival

Korean car makers will use London firm's skateboard platform for a new line of electric commercial vehicles

16 January 2020
Hyundai and Kia invest £85 million in British EV start-up Arrival
Linda Jackson
Linda Jackson
Business

Citroen and DS get new bosses in PSA reshuffle

Brit Linda Jackson, who has led Citroen since 2014, has taken on new role studying brand differentiation

15 January 2020
Citroen and DS get new bosses in PSA reshuffle

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