Confidential

Autocar confidential: plug-ins not the way for Nissan, Mini's Chinese production plan and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week in gossip from across the automotive industry

15 December 2020
Autocar confidential: plug-ins not the way for Nissan, Mini's Chinese production plan and more
New cars

Long-awaited Jeep seven-seater seen disguised in Europe

Jeep looks to be challenging the VW Tiguan Allspace with a longer 'Grand Compass' featuring an extra row of seats, new shots reveal

15 December 2020
Long-awaited Jeep seven-seater seen disguised in Europe
Business

VW board backs CEO’s reforms; retains Lamborghini and Ducati

Volkswagen chief executive Herbert Diess has board’s backing in pivot towards increasing electrification; halo brands remain

14 December 2020
VW board backs CEO’s reforms; retains Lamborghini and Ducati
Business

White vehicles most popular globally for 10th year running

More than a third of the world’s vehicles are white, with black and grey coming close behind

14 December 2020
White vehicles most popular globally for 10th year running
New cars

Mercedes-Benz: six new EQ electric models by 2022

German brand confirms EV offensive will kick off with EQS, EQA, EQB and EQE all launching in 2021

14 December 2020
Mercedes-Benz: six new EQ electric models by 2022
Business

Jaguar Land Rover halts production at Castle Bromwich

JLR cites supplier issues as the reason for the temporary, partial line closure, despite a drop in sales of models produced there throughout the year

14 December 2020
Jaguar Land Rover halts production at Castle Bromwich
London
London
Business

London considering charge on non-resident drivers

Capital's mayor says boundary charge could be introduced if city doesn't receive greater share of VED income

14 December 2020
London considering charge on non-resident drivers
Motorsport

2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racer gains power boost, wider body

First racing version of 992-gen 911 offers quicker lap times and can run on synthetic fuel

14 December 2020
2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racer gains power boost, wider body
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: BMW 3 Series (E30)

The little (by today’s standards) E30 BMW 3 Series ruled its class in the 1980s as a driver’s car. And it’s still in great demand, despite all the rust

14 December 2020
Used car buying guide: BMW 3 Series (E30)
Peugeot Le Mans hypercar
Peugeot Le Mans hypercar
Motorsport

Peugeot 2022 Le Mans hypercar to use 670bhp hybrid V6

Peugeot outlines powertrain for new endurance racer, featuring turbocharged V6 and 268bhp electric motor

14 December 2020
Peugeot 2022 Le Mans hypercar to use 670bhp hybrid V6

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