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VW board tensions escalate as CEO forces vote of confidence

Volkswagen chief executive Herbert Diess has asked for an early contract extension, effectively triggering a vote of confidence in his leadership

1 December 2020

VW board tensions escalate as CEO forces vote of confidence

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Business

Inside the industry: Is Aston falling short in the race to electrification?

Lagonda EVs are on hold while Aston fights other battles and Rolls-Royce and Bentley steal a march

30 November 2020

Inside the industry: Is Aston falling short in the race to electrification?

Sims’ team set Land’s End to John O’Groats EV charging record

Business

Analysis: The Formula E racer fighting for better EV charging

Alexander Sims' charity has given UK businesses 700 chargers since 2011 to encourage EV uptake

30 November 2020

Analysis: The Formula E racer fighting for better EV charging

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Business

New report questions government's 2030 ban

With backing from manufacturers, the document proposes different methods to ensure transport becomes carbon-neutral

27 November 2020

New report questions government's 2030 ban

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Volkswagen ID 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe this October

Business

Volkswagen ID 3 was Europe’s best-selling electric car in October

EV popularity soars amid industry-wide downturn; new Vauxhall Corsa also a strong performer

26 November 2020

Volkswagen ID 3 was Europe’s best-selling electric car in October

Hyundai Kona electric 2018 - hero front

The Hyundai Kona Electric earned five stars, achieving top marks for clean air, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions

Business

EVs shine but hybrids questioned in Green NCAP test

Manufacturers accused of forsaking “simple but effective” technology to reduce emissions of hybrids

26 November 2020

EVs shine but hybrids questioned in Green NCAP test

Business

Renault to stop making cars at Flins, defying union opposition

Firm to turn factory into mobility research site in 2024, ending production of Zoe and Micra there

26 November 2020

Renault to stop making cars at Flins, defying union opposition

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin render

Business

Tesla's race to compete in Europe hits potential roadblocks

Local concerns may hamper progress on the EV firm's German factory, although officially it remains on track

26 November 2020

Tesla's race to compete in Europe hits potential roadblocks

Kuga PHEV battery issue has cost Ford an estimated £510m

Business

Analysis: winners and losers in the automotive CO2 race

While some car makers will easily hit their EU emissions targets, others are in trouble

26 November 2020

Analysis: winners and losers in the automotive CO2 race

Aston Martin DBX factory - St Athan

Business

UK new car output drops 18.2% in October as Brexit date looms

Weak domestic and overseas demand responsible for heavy year-on-year decline

26 November 2020

UK new car output drops 18.2% in October as Brexit date looms

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