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Smart builds its #1 and #3 electric SUVs in Xi'an, China
Manufacturing

Smart eyes European production of electric cars

European boss says firm is considering production sites outside China, warns tariffs could increase prices

4 July 2024
Smart eyes European production of electric cars
Tech, development and manufacturing

What is Rivian's software secret that Volkswagen so covets?

German giant recently agreed to invest $5 billion in the troubled American EV start-up, with its code the prize

4 July 2024
What is Rivian's software secret that Volkswagen so covets?
Finance and corporate

Mustang electromod maker Charge Cars collapses

Arrival sibling firm blames failure to deliver electric 1967 Ford on "significant challenges"; all staff made redundant

3 July 2024
Mustang electromod maker Charge Cars collapses
Government and legislation

Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?

Public threat targets government's zero-emission vehicle mandate

2 July 2024
Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?
Business

Industry digest: The supply chain has found its mojo – and it needs you!

Companies who develop and manage relationships with suppliers are starting to break away from the pack

2 July 2024
Industry digest: The supply chain has found its mojo – and it needs you!
Car sales

Volvo believes estate demand has returned – but has it?

Estate fans are celebrating the return of the V60 and V90 but SUVs have slowed the wagon's roll in Europe

26 June 2024
Volvo believes estate demand has returned – but has it?
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Tie-up provides Rivian with crucial financial aid, while aiding VW's software efforts
Connected cars

VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help

The two companies have formed a joint venture to produce software-defined vehicles together

25 June 2024
VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help
Manufacturing

Stellantis "could stop" UK vehicle production in "hostile" conditions

UK boss said the company "will evaluate" moving production elsewhere if government does not support industry

25 June 2024
Stellantis "could stop" UK vehicle production in "hostile" conditions
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Technically impressive Byton M-Byte never saw the light of day
Tech, development and manufacturing

Byton boss: Lessons from the ashes of the Tesla-ignited start-up boom

The ex-CEO of one of the biggest EV start-up failures shares his painful learnings as Fisker joins the list

24 June 2024
Byton boss: Lessons from the ashes of the Tesla-ignited start-up boom
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Ferrari's first EV will be built alongside ICE and hybrid models
New cars

Ferrari gears up for first EV with opening of new E-building

New facility at Maranello will house production of ICE and hybrid cars, as well as firm's first full EV

21 June 2024
Ferrari gears up for first EV with opening of new E-building

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