Business

JLR Solihull plant begins two week shutdown as sales decline

China trade tensions and import duty changes blamed for decline in overseas demand

22 October 2018
JLR Solihull plant begins two week shutdown as sales decline
Akio Toyoda
In his role as chairman of Japan's motor industry association, Akio Toyoda has called for a UK-EU Brexit deal
Business

Toyota boss Akio Toyoda: no-deal Brexit must be avoided

Toyota chairman leads Japanese car industry call for frictionless UK-EU borders

22 October 2018
Toyota boss Akio Toyoda: no-deal Brexit must be avoided
Aston Martin stock market
LSE laid on a special car park for a handful of Astons
Business

On the stock market floor with Aston Martin's Andy Palmer

Aston Martin floated its shares on the stock market earlier this month. Steve Cropley joined Aston’s top brass to see it happen

19 October 2018
On the stock market floor with Aston Martin's Andy Palmer
Business

Ban on petrol and diesel cars should begin in 2032, say MPs

House of Commons committee calls Government’s 2040 target for zero emission cars “vague and unambitious”

18 October 2018
Ban on petrol and diesel cars should begin in 2032, say MPs
Business

New Audi E-tron: Launch Edition of brand's first EV released

Base price is £71,490, while kitted-out Launch Edition starts from £82,240 and brings cameras in place of door mirrors

18 October 2018
New Audi E-tron: Launch Edition of brand's first EV released
Business

‘Autonomous’ driving assist tech causes dangerous confusion

New study shows assist systems are being misinterpreted by buyers, while Euro NCAP launches assessment of the tech

18 October 2018
‘Autonomous’ driving assist tech causes dangerous confusion
Business

The secret tech behind the Tesla Model 3

Look beyond Tesla’s EV ingenuity and you’ll find more clever stuff under the skin of its new saloon

18 October 2018
The secret tech behind the Tesla Model 3
City
The City of London is plotting a congestion charge, zero emission zone and 15mph speed limit
Business

City of London sets aim to be UK's first zero emission zone

New transport strategy for London's business district plans to cut vehicle use by half, and introduce 15mph speed limit

17 October 2018
City of London sets aim to be UK's first zero emission zone
Business

Volkswagen to overhaul dealer sales model in 2020

VW will refresh its sales network with new online sales channel ahead of ID brand launch

17 October 2018
Volkswagen to overhaul dealer sales model in 2020
Business

Audi hit by £700 million fine for diesel emissions scandal

VW Group brand 'accepts responsibility' for breaking emissions rules

16 October 2018
Audi hit by £700 million fine for diesel emissions scandal

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