Quick news: Audi A3 starts production, New Honda F1 engine
The new Audi A3 cabriolet has started production in Hungary
Business

Quick news: Audi A3 starts production, new Honda F1 engine

Audi's A3 cabriolet enters production in Hungary, while Mini reveals a new paint finish for its top-spec models

18 October 2013
Quick news: Audi A3 starts production, new Honda F1 engine
Business

New car sales up in February

Increase in sales figures during typically quiet February augurs well for this month's plate change

14 March 2013
New car sales up in February
Peugeot Expert's tech will be used by new range of Toyota vans
Business

PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota expand tie-up to include vans

Toyota is to share Peugeot Citroën's medium-sized van technology as the two companies expand their joint-venture beyond city cars

23 July 2012
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota expand tie-up to include vans
Business

Toyota Prius is Car of the Year

Toyota scoops Car of the Year prize

16 November 2004
Toyota Prius is Car of the Year
Best cars

The best pick-up trucks - driven, rated and ranked

With cargo space, versatility and luxury features, pick-up trucks have become great alternatives to cars

7 May 2026
The best pick-up trucks - driven, rated and ranked
Corporate

Nissan appoints Messina to replace Cartier as new AMIEO chair

Senior vice president Messina will start new role on 1 October, allowing Cartier to focus on global position

19 September 2025
Nissan appoints Messina to replace Cartier as new AMIEO chair
Business

Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers

Ford once championed the idea of a world car, but increasingly "regionalised" business favours tie-ups

14 January 2026
Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers
Electric vehicles

MPs warn ZEV mandate will damage UK automotive industry

Business and Trade Committee calls on the government to bring forward review of enforced EV sales targets

21 May 2026
MPs warn ZEV mandate will damage UK automotive industry
Electric vehicles

Renault's EV success shields Dacia from ZEV mandate

Dacia sells only one EV yet is shielded from big fines by the electric success of its parent brand

23 July 2026
Renault's EV success shields Dacia from ZEV mandate
Corporate

Smart Europe appoints new CEO to recover from sales slump

Wolfgang Ufer, previously head of Smart Germany, takes the reins from Dirk Adelmann

20 January 2026
Smart Europe appoints new CEO to recover from sales slump

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