Business

‘Autonomous’ driving assist tech causes dangerous confusion

New study shows assist systems are being misinterpreted by buyers, while Euro NCAP launches assessment of the tech

18 October 2018
‘Autonomous’ driving assist tech causes dangerous confusion
Business

The secret tech behind the Tesla Model 3

Look beyond Tesla’s EV ingenuity and you’ll find more clever stuff under the skin of its new saloon

18 October 2018
The secret tech behind the Tesla Model 3
City
The City of London is plotting a congestion charge, zero emission zone and 15mph speed limit
Business

City of London sets aim to be UK's first zero emission zone

New transport strategy for London's business district plans to cut vehicle use by half, and introduce 15mph speed limit

17 October 2018
City of London sets aim to be UK's first zero emission zone
Business

Volkswagen to overhaul dealer sales model in 2020

VW will refresh its sales network with new online sales channel ahead of ID brand launch

17 October 2018
Volkswagen to overhaul dealer sales model in 2020
Business

Audi hit by £700 million fine for diesel emissions scandal

VW Group brand 'accepts responsibility' for breaking emissions rules

16 October 2018
Audi hit by £700 million fine for diesel emissions scandal
Ford Dagenham
Ford makes engines at two plants in the UK, including Dagenham
Business

Ford would review future in UK in case of no-deal Brexit

Blue Oval's European boss says imposition of tariffs between UK and EU would be "pretty disastrous" for British industry

16 October 2018
Ford would review future in UK in case of no-deal Brexit
Business

Mitsubishi 'extremely disappointed' by end of government plug-in car grants

From 9 November, only electric cars will be eligible for a £3500 subsidy, £1000 less than before

11 October 2018
Mitsubishi 'extremely disappointed' by end of government plug-in car grants
Business

Renault EZ-Ultimo is luxury self-driving limo

The concept completes a trio of autonomous vehicles from the French car maker showcasing its vision of the future

2 October 2018
Renault EZ-Ultimo is luxury self-driving limo
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The newly implemented WLTP emissions test has left manufacturers rushing to certify models and dropping variants from their ranges
Business

Europe's car makers face widespread WLTP disruption

Brands take models off sale and expect production delays as new regime kicks in

1 October 2018
Europe's car makers face widespread WLTP disruption
Business

BMW, Daimler and VW found guilty of emissions collusion

European Commission informs three German manufacturers of preliminary findings, claiming they colluded to restrict the rollout of emissions control systems

18 September 2018
BMW, Daimler and VW found guilty of emissions collusion

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