Car sales

Dacia Sandero named Europe's best-seller as Tesla Model Y sales plummet

Romanian hatchback netted 143,596 sales in the first half of 2024 while Tesla's SUV recorded a 26% drop

18 July 2024
Dacia Sandero named Europe's best-seller as Tesla Model Y sales plummet
TVR Griffith front quarter static
TVR announced plans for a new base at Thruxton circuit in December 2023
Corporate

Welsh government invested £14 million in failed TVR factory bid

Auditor general for Wales reveals extent of government spending on slow-moving sports car start-up

17 July 2024
Welsh government invested £14 million in failed TVR factory bid
Innocenti
Innocenti built Italian versions of the Mini in the 1960s and 1970s
Government and legislation

Autobianchi revival on cards as Italy mulls selling defunct brands

Plans being worked up by Italy's industry ministry to sell defunct Stellantis brands to China

16 July 2024
Autobianchi revival on cards as Italy mulls selling defunct brands
Listen to episode 12 now
Listen to episode 12 now
Autocar Business

Change Makers Podcast: what is a software-defined vehicle? (ep.12)

Software expert Derek de Bono talks autonomous driving, smart mobility and the future of pay-to-use in-car features

16 July 2024
Change Makers Podcast: what is a software-defined vehicle? (ep.12)
Defender Octa front quarter tracking Goodwood
The V8-powered Defender Octa embodies JLR's effort to sell more low-volume, high-price cars
Corporate

Inside JLR’s battle for ‘wallet share’ against posh sofa makers

Luxury 4x4s, especially Range Rovers, have moved far enough upmarket to compete with exclusive furniture

15 July 2024
Inside JLR’s battle for ‘wallet share’ against posh sofa makers
Tech, development and manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz targets 30%-cheaper batteries in affordable EV drive

German brand is targeting energy density of 0.9kWh per litre at Untertürkheim factory's new eCampus

8 July 2024
Mercedes-Benz targets 30%-cheaper batteries in affordable EV drive
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max front quarter tracking
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max leads Russia's import rankings
Government and legislation

Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms

Great Wall Motor, Geely and Chery are among the biggest winners as Russia looks to restart car production

8 July 2024
Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms
Car sales

JLR records sales boost as it prioritises most popular models

Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Defender again make up bulk of British firm's sales

5 July 2024
JLR records sales boost as it prioritises most popular models
Government and legislation

Labour government called on to put automotive at top of to-do list

Keir Starmer previously pledged to bring back 2030 ICE car ban, increase EV chargers, build battery factories

5 July 2024
Labour government called on to put automotive at top of to-do list
Change Makers episode 11
Listen to episode 11 now
Autocar Business

Change Makers Podcast: What even is a ‘car dealer’ in 2024? (ep.11)

Mobility expert Lukas Neckermann talks dealer vs agency, AI and used EVs

4 July 2024
Change Makers Podcast: What even is a ‘car dealer’ in 2024? (ep.11)

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