Tech, development and manufacturing

Ex-Aston Martin boss: "Build batteries or lose UK car industry"

Dr Andy Palmer warns Prime Minister that ‘rules of origin’ make UK battery production vital after Brexit

19 January 2021
Ex-Aston Martin boss: "Build batteries or lose UK car industry"
Frank Welsch
Frank Welsch is new head of group quality management and strategy
Finance and corporate

R&D and e-mobility bosses promoted in VW management shuffle

MEB platform developer Frank Welsch moves to newly created quality role, is replaced by Thomas Ulbrich

19 January 2021
R&D and e-mobility bosses promoted in VW management shuffle
Tech, development and manufacturing

Global chip shortage: Audi furloughs 10,000 staff as production slows

Audi, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and others have been forced to restrict production worldwide due to shortage of semiconductors

19 January 2021
Global chip shortage: Audi furloughs 10,000 staff as production slows
Government and legislation

Nearly half of UK drivers ignore car warning lights

Survey finds that almost 25% of drivers will disregard red warning lights for several days

19 January 2021
Nearly half of UK drivers ignore car warning lights
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How long will Brexit blight the car industry?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Explainer: What the Brexit deal means for car manufacturers

We analyse how the UK car industry will be affected by the post-Brexit agreement

19 January 2021
Explainer: What the Brexit deal means for car manufacturers
Finance and corporate

Audi confirms PPE-based electric models for China

New joint venture with Chinese firm FAW aims to increase Audi's market presence in China

18 January 2021
Audi confirms PPE-based electric models for China
Tech, development and manufacturing

Home charger rental service launched for UK EV owners

New app allows home charger owners to rent out their devices to drivers for around £1 to £2 per hour

18 January 2021
Home charger rental service launched for UK EV owners
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Nissan Leaf EV and its battery are made in UK
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: Why rule of origin is a Brexit time bomb

EV batteries sourced from abroad could be subject to a 10% tariff, spelling trouble for cars assembled in UK

18 January 2021
Inside the industry: Why rule of origin is a Brexit time bomb
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Electric cars are rapidly becoming pretty common
Environment and energy

Analysis: UK’s ICE ban to have global impact

End of combustion engine sales to cause production upheavals and big changes to brands’ ranges

18 January 2021
Analysis: UK’s ICE ban to have global impact
Finance and corporate

FCA and PSA merge to make world’s fourth biggest car firm

Stellantis combines 14 brands and will produce around eight million vehicles a year

16 January 2021
FCA and PSA merge to make world’s fourth biggest car firm

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