Covid lockdowns meant fewer cars were being crashed – further depleting the stock of scrap
Rising used car prices prevent cars from going to scrappers, increasing costs
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The team discusses the collapse of Britishvolt, plus the success of luxury brands, and the new Afeela brand
Rising prices and threat of a recession are expected to hit demand for new cars over the coming years
New forecast by American analysts Auto Forecast Solutions suggests high interest rates will limit sales recovery
Cazoo founder Alex Chesterman will remain chairman
Alex Chesterman will be replaced by Paul Whitehead, the company's current COO
The new Toyota Prius is the brand's first car with updatable safety systems
When you’re Japanese giant Toyota, fix-it-later software isn’t good enough
The Polestar 2's interior incorporates recycled materials such as cork and fishing nets
The look, feel and smell of cars is changing, but is it for the better?
Sandero and related Jogger claimed huge share of European sales
Value brand claimed significant share of European market with popular Spring, Sandero, Jogger and Duster
Freewire's Boost Charger uses a battery for electricity rather than a costly grid connection
Battery-storage tech could be key to expanding UK's rapid charging network, says incoming US firm Freewire
Scout's first models – an SUV and pick-up – were teased with the launch of the brand's website
The Scout was arguably the world's first SUV in 1962 – now it's being revived as an EV for 2026
The UK's average passenger car is 10 years old, whereas the EU average is 12 years
European industry lobby group's 2023 Vehicles in Service report finds UK car parc is newer than EU average
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