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Podcasts

Power List 100 podcast: The top designers and engineers (ep.4)

Episode four of all-new podcast takes a look at the minds truly powering the automotive industry

10 January 2024
Power List 100 podcast: The top designers and engineers (ep.4)
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Chery will launch its Omoda 5 electric crossover in the UK later this year
Manufacturing

Chery could build new UK car factory by 2030

Chinese firm begins discussions with UK government as it forecasts strong local demand

4 January 2024
Chery could build new UK car factory by 2030
Nissan Sunderland Plant Trim and Chassis Line One QQ
Nissan is converting Sunderland into its key EV production hub
Manufacturing

“No more oddballs”: How Nissan will make Sunderland profitable in EV era

Factory will build next-generation Qashqai and Juke alongside new Leaf following £2 billion investment

2 January 2024
“No more oddballs”: How Nissan will make Sunderland profitable in EV era
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Seal is one of five cars BYD currently sells in Europe
Manufacturing

BYD to build European electric car factory in Hungary

BYD confirms that it will be the first Chinese company to build cars in Europe, creating "thousands" of jobs

22 December 2023
BYD to build European electric car factory in Hungary
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Podcasts

Power List 100 podcast: The rise of China's car makers (ep.3)

Episode three of all-new podcast looks at the movements (and impact) of the Chinese auto industry

13 December 2023
Power List 100 podcast: The rise of China's car makers (ep.3)
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Power List 100 podcast: The top automotive disruptors (ep.2)

Episode two of all-new podcast takes a look at the people and companies shaking up the industry

6 December 2023
Power List 100 podcast: The top automotive disruptors (ep.2)
Rolls Royce Spectre production line
Production of hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and battery-electric cars is on the up
Manufacturing

UK car industry records best October since Covid pandemic

Output of 91,521 cars is best October result in recent years but remains far behind 2019 levels

30 November 2023
UK car industry records best October since Covid pandemic
Nissan Leaf built in UK
Electric Nissan Leaf is built in UK; SMMT wants incentives to help private buyers get their hands on one
Manufacturing

Industry bosses call for EV incentives to aid private buyers

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders highlights record investment in UK industry – but says strong domestic market is vital to maintain it

28 November 2023
Industry bosses call for EV incentives to aid private buyers
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LFP batteries for the Citroën ë-C3 will initially be sourced from China
Manufacturing

Stellantis and CATL consider LFP battery production in Europe

Two firms agree to 50:50 joint venture for a factory to support production of affordable electric cars

21 November 2023
Stellantis and CATL consider LFP battery production in Europe
Manufacturing

Megacast pioneer Tesla moves to calm insurer fears

Thatcham Research tasked with testing EV maker's new underbody after concerns raised over repair costs

13 November 2023
Megacast pioneer Tesla moves to calm insurer fears

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