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What does a modern car firm's CEO actually do?

For generations, CEOs were either savvy businessmen or engineering savants – now that's changing

What does a modern car firm's CEO actually do?
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Rakish roof and clean lines for the next iteration of Skoda's Modern Solid design language
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Electric Skoda estate concept to channel spirit of Mk1 Octavia

Vision O concept will be revealed in September as a preview of the next-gen Octavia, twinned with VW's ID Golf

Electric Skoda estate concept to channel spirit of Mk1 Octavia
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Toyota C-HR review

Second generation of Toyota's smash-hit crossover gains sharper styling and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain

Toyota C-HR review
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Hyundai is betting big on Genesis with dealer model move

Big-name retailers including Arnold Clark and Pendragon have invested in Genesis showrooms

Hyundai is betting big on Genesis with dealer model move
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New Twingo's 21-month development time is the "blueprint" for Renault from now on
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New Renault Group CEO pledges to continue de Meo's mission

Freshly appointed François Provost pledges to slash model development times and to keep Alpine in F1

New Renault Group CEO pledges to continue de Meo's mission
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Uptick in demand for less profitable electric cars also weighed on VW Group's margins
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Volkswagen Group profits down 29% in first six months of 2025

US tariffs cost the group €1.3bn in Q2 alone, while sales of less profitable EVs dented margins further

Volkswagen Group profits down 29% in first six months of 2025
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New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts

The ECG promises £650m in funding, but car makers have already had to discount their EVs by £6.5bn

New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts
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Have your say on the future of Autocar

Your feedback will influence the next big step in Autocar’s 130-year history

Have your say on the future of Autocar
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EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August

Around a third of the electric cars currently on sale in the UK are expected to qualify

EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August
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Closure of Stellantis's Luton van factory played a significant role in the decline
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UK car manufacturing hits lowest point in 72 years

Excluding Covid-hit 2020, the first half of 2025 was the worst for UK car factories since 1953

UK car manufacturing hits lowest point in 72 years
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Car makers can self-register EVs and get paid government grant

Loopholes in UK's new Electric Car Grant could also unnecessarily boost fleet sales

Car makers can self-register EVs and get paid government grant

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