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BMW reminds politicians that no-deal Brexit puts MINI factory at risk

BMW: No-deal Brexit puts UK factory at risk

MINI owner BMW has reiterated that its Cowley factory may need to close if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal.
Published 05 March 2019
It wasn't Brexit, Honda says, as Swindon factory closure confirmed

Honda factory closure: It wasn't Brexit

Honda has said that Brexit is not the reason for its proposed decision to close its factory in Swindon.
Published 19 February 2019
Goldcar hire firm to stamp out out mis-selling after Sunday Times investigation

Goldcar hire firm to stamp out mis-selling

Hire car firm Goldcar will clamp down on the "unacceptable" conduct that has besmirched its reputation after Sunday Times readers complain.
Published 11 February 2019

Morgan doubled its profits in 2018

Morgan doesn't just have its 110th anniversary to celebrate in 2019: the low volume car maker has just posted its largest ever profit.
Published 07 February 2019
Interview: electric shock for Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark

Interview: Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark

“The future is so much more exciting than the past. If I was back in my first big Porsche job, I think I would be beyond excited."
Published 01 February 2019
Electric cars could have cost parity with petrol and diesel cars by 2024

Electric cars to cost same as petrol ones by 2024

According to analysis by the advisory firm Deloitte, pure-electric cars should have price parity with petrol and diesel cars by 2024.
Published 22 January 2019

Volkswagen and Ford to build vans together

As a result of this new partnership, Ford and Volkswagen will work together on releasing new vans and pick-up trucks as early as 2022.
Published 18 January 2019

DAF Trucks' delivers first electric lorry

DAF Trucks has begun putting its new pure-electric lorry to the test, as a short range delivery vehicle for a Dutch supermarket chain.
Published 04 January 2019
Carlos Ghosn arrested and fired by Nissan

Nissan to fire chairman for "serious misconduct"

Nissan is expected to fire its chairman Carlos Ghosn, after an internal investigation found the figure guilty of "serious misconduct".
Published 19 November 2018
Self-steering systems to shut down after one minute if drivers take hands off the wheel

This brand was voted top for self-driving safety

As all the industry gears up for a potential autonomous revolution, it appears one brand stands out for perceived safety.
Published 15 November 2018
Uber’s future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence to the controversial taxi firm.

Black cab drivers stall Uber's licence renewal

Uber’s future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence.
Published 06 November 2018

More DAB radio stations available for motorists

Drivers will now have access to more digital radio stations than ever, with a DAB expansion set to benefit up to 4m people.
Published 30 October 2018