Manufacturing

Tesla forced to stop 'batch' deliveries due to transport issues

CEO Elon Musk admitted lack of boats, trains and car carriers prompt firm to rethink methods

21 October 2022
Tesla forced to stop 'batch' deliveries due to transport issues
volvo xc40 introduces brand new infotainment system
Volvo uses Google platform in latest models
Software

Stellantis Google decision shows cracks in big-tech takeover

Stellantis cools on using Google’s operating system for new-generation infotainment

21 October 2022
Stellantis Google decision shows cracks in big-tech takeover
Tech, development and manufacturing

Jobs cuts as Arrival turns back on UK for US

British firm will keep Bicester factory for customer trials but redirect its commercial focus to the US

20 October 2022
Jobs cuts as Arrival turns back on UK for US
Toyota Mirai 2019 Shell Hydrogen station side
Green hydrogen economy may become a $2.5 trillion industry, says Belgium-based Hydrogen Council
Environment and energy

Has the UK missed the boat on hydrogen passenger cars?

Closure of key FCEV filling stations comes in stark contrast to Chinese strategy

20 October 2022
Has the UK missed the boat on hydrogen passenger cars?
dacia sandero stepway 2021 rt hero front
Dacia Sandero was comfortably UK's cheapest car until £7995 Access trim was axed
Vehicle manufacturing

Dacia pledges to reduce prices when production costs dip

Dacia's 'essential' ethos means its cars are cheaper to produce, but material and energy costs still have an impact

20 October 2022
Dacia pledges to reduce prices when production costs dip
BMW cylindrical battery cell 2022
BMW's cylindrical battery cells are claimed to be 20% more energy-dense than current-generation rectangular units
Environment and energy

Envision to build new US battery factory for BMW SUVs

South Carolina battery factory will supply BMW’s next-generation electric cars built in Spartanburg

19 October 2022
Envision to build new US battery factory for BMW SUVs
Dealership, sales and marketing

Automotive Marketing and Communications Awards: meet the judges

Considering an entry in the Marketing and Communications Awards? Here’s what the judges are looking for

19 October 2022
Automotive Marketing and Communications Awards: meet the judges
Jeep Avenger 2022 silver front quarter Paris motor show
New Jeep Avenger lies at the heart of the brand's plans to claw back European market share
Dealership, sales and marketing

Jeep to “re-energise” UK dealer network

CEO Christian Meunier says Jeep has a "big opportunity" in the UK with electrified line-up

19 October 2022
Jeep to “re-energise” UK dealer network
Rolls-Royce factory workers 2022
Rolls-Royce's Goodwood facility employs more than 2000 people
Manufacturing

Rolls-Royce to keep Goodwood factory at core of business

CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös says he would never give up firm's status as a British industry 'crown jewel'

19 October 2022
Rolls-Royce to keep Goodwood factory at core of business
DS Store Birmingham forecourt
Alfa Romeo and DS will be overseen by a new Premium Brands division
Corporate

Stellantis UK to cut dealer partners pending review

Review of group's UK dealers will be led by customer feedback rather than sales volumes

18 October 2022
Stellantis UK to cut dealer partners pending review

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