Business

SMMT chief calls for electric cars to be exempt from VAT

Mike Hawes has called for a 20% discount on new EVs as part of the government's 2030 ICE car ban

24 November 2020
SMMT chief calls for electric cars to be exempt from VAT
Business

'No deal' Brexit could cost car industry £55 billion in five years

SMMT estimates that if WTO rules are enforced, an average of £2000 could be added to the cost of a British-built electric car

24 November 2020
'No deal' Brexit could cost car industry £55 billion in five years
Business

Jaguar Land Rover tries to block VW Group imports to US

According to reports, JLR is claiming that SUVs from Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche and VW are using its patented Terrain Response system without permission

23 November 2020
Jaguar Land Rover tries to block VW Group imports to US
Vauxhall Vivaro-e
New electric Vauxhall Vivaro won What Car? Van of the Year award
Business

Inside the industry: Are LCVs the real drivers of electrification?

Vans make strong profits and lucrative aftersales opportunities, and more and more of them are now EVs

23 November 2020
Inside the industry: Are LCVs the real drivers of electrification?
ES8 all-aluminium production line
China is now predicted to be the only major economy to record year-on-year growth
Business

Analysis: How Covid has opened new doors for China's car industry

China’s amazing recovery from the pandemic raises the prospect of Chinese firms investing or acquiring struggling Western brands

23 November 2020
Analysis: How Covid has opened new doors for China's car industry
Business

Mercedes-Benz and Geely to co-operate on new petrol engines

Four-cylinder production set to be moved to China as part of expanded partnership

19 November 2020
Mercedes-Benz and Geely to co-operate on new petrol engines
Bentley factory
Bentley says it uses more British parts than any other firm
Business

Analysis: 'British' cars matter more than ever for the UK post-Brexit

To be deemed British, a car must have a reach certain value level of British parts - if doesn't, and it isn't, it could be subject to EU tariffs

19 November 2020
Analysis: 'British' cars matter more than ever for the UK post-Brexit
Winkelmann
Stephan Winkelmann is currently the boss of Bugatti
Business

Bugatti CEO to take charge of Lamborghini

Updated: Stephan Winkelmann will hold the top position for both brands

18 November 2020
Bugatti CEO to take charge of Lamborghini
Business

Official: Government to ban new petrol and diesel car sales in 2030

Updated: The car world reacts to decision to end pure combustion-engined car sales in the UK by 2030

17 November 2020
Official: Government to ban new petrol and diesel car sales in 2030
Business

Successful BMW pilot takes control of sales process from dealers

Following a South African pilot project, BMW could be looking to take its direct retail sales model to other markets

17 November 2020
Successful BMW pilot takes control of sales process from dealers

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