Electric vehicles

GWM to close European base and move operations to China

Decision down to tough market conditions, says Chinese brand, but restructuring won't affect UK sales

30 May 2024
GWM to close European base and move operations to China
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Of the 61,820 vehicles built in the UK during April, 47,499 were shipped abroad
Manufacturing

UK car manufacturing falls as factories retool for EVs

SMMT urges UK government to create more favourable market conditions as production and exports dip

30 May 2024
UK car manufacturing falls as factories retool for EVs
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Cosworth has most recently made rasping V12s for GMA and Aston Martin
Business

New Cosworth CEO: ICE is our focus beyond 2030

Famed engine maker to pivot into luxury market as it looks to secure long-term sustainability

29 May 2024
New Cosworth CEO: ICE is our focus beyond 2030
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The only current REx option for UK buyers is the Mazda MX-30 R-EV
Electric vehicles

Focus shifts to range-extenders as bridge to EVs

As makers contemplate difference between legislation and demand for EVs, petrol-electric option holds appeal

29 May 2024
Focus shifts to range-extenders as bridge to EVs
Business

Bentley names Porsche vehicle development chief as new CEO

Frank-Steffen Walliser succeeds Adrian Hallmark, who left the brand in March to join Aston Martin

28 May 2024
Bentley names Porsche vehicle development chief as new CEO
Manufacturing

JLR to assemble Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models in India

It will be the first time the brand's luxury SUVs have been produced outside of the UK

24 May 2024
JLR to assemble Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models in India
Tech, development and manufacturing

To L3 or not to L3: car makers divided over next autonomy steps

Only flagship BMW and Mercedes cars currently offer level-three hands-off, eyes-off autonomy – and their use is heavily restricted

24 May 2024
To L3 or not to L3: car makers divided over next autonomy steps
Electric vehicles

Electrification firm Lunaz resumes operations after restructuring

Firm targets "long-term sustainable growth" as it restarts production of electric bin lorries and restomods

23 May 2024
Electrification firm Lunaz resumes operations after restructuring
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The T03 supermini is sold for the equivalent of just £5500 before taxes in China
Electric vehicles

Why UK-bound Leapmotor is different from other Chinese EV makers

Stellantis will bring the electric car maker's T03 supermini and C10 SUV to Europe from September

22 May 2024
Why UK-bound Leapmotor is different from other Chinese EV makers
Car sales

Online used car retailer Cazoo appoints administrators

Firm spent £1.4bn of investors' cash in five years; recently abandoned its signature home delivery service

21 May 2024
Online used car retailer Cazoo appoints administrators

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