Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) owner Tata Motor is said to be demanding over £500 million of Government funding to help establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in the UK.
Genesis has begun conversations with potential car retail partners across the UK ahead of a growth push to establish a physical footprint of up to 20 dealerships.
BMW has launched a fleet of iX5 Hydrogen SUVs into its European markets as it steps-up its plans to diversify its alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) offering.
UK-based electric vehicle (EV) battery producer Britishvolt has been acquired by Australian start-up Recharge Industries.
Europe’s established car manufacturers should be braced for an electric vehicle (EV) “price war” ahead of an influx of new brands in 2023 and beyond, according to Grant Thornton.
BMW has launched a new entry-level variant of its i4 GranCoupe electric vehicle (EV), offering buyers a potential saving of almost £8,000.
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes has admitted that the UK car manufacturing sector needs a new "pitch” to remain competitive with global rivals.
Vehicle production at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood car production line could be halted after more than 150 workers voted to strike over job and pay cuts, Unite the Union has claimed.
Jato Dynamics has suggested that Europe’s new car registrations volumes may never recover to pre-pandemic highs following 11% year-on-year growth in January.
Bentley will stop producing its flagship W12 engine next year as it switches focus to electric powertrains.
Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares is targeting a “transformative journey” towards electrification in the US after revealing record 2022 financial results for the car manufacturing giant.
Brindley Group is set to introduce a host of eco-friendly measures to reduce its carbon footprint when it commences the £2 million redevelopment of its Kia dealership in Wolverhampton.
Mercedes-Benz UK’s first month on the new direct to consumer distribution model, and agency contracts, highlights the need for ‘agile’ vehicle pricing, despite fixed price promises
Deep analysis of 2022's UK new car market shows parental lineage gives no guarantees when ambitious new car brands like MG and Kia can go the distance
Suzuki has appointed Takanori Suzuki as its new managing director for the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Supercar brand Automobilii Lamborghini will mark its 60th birthday in 2023 with a schedule of events backed by the carmaker and its retailers.
Renault Group UK has appointed John Richardson as its new head of network development as it re-affirms its commitment to its franchised dealer model.
Snows Motor Group has expanded its Vauxhall and Citroen franchise representation through the acquisition of two Hampshire dealerships from J Davy.
Jeep UK has revealed the new management that will be led by new MD Jules Tilstone following a group-wide reshuffle at Stellantis UK.
Ford will axe 1,300 jobs in the UK as it moves to “eliminate” 3,800 jobs across Europe in the next three years as part of a strategic realignment of its operations in the region.
Waylands Automotive chief executive John O’Hanlon admits the group has “unashamedly” been investing heavily on its car dealership property ahead of Swindon Volvo opening.
China’s largest car exporter Chery has revealed plans to enter the UK market with its Omoda 5 crossover in 2024 – with the promise of several other models to follow.
Mercedes-Benz UK chief executive Gary Savage has said he finds the roll-out of the brand’s direct-to-consumer agency model car retail strategy “hugely exciting” – despite agents' two-tier car retail sector concerns.
Volvo Cars achieved a revenue record in 2022 despite a drop in its global new car sales volume.
A controversial Hyundai advertising campaign which gives customers a ‘ticking-off’ over their mispronunciation of the Korean carmaker’s name has accelerated its brand awareness ahead of key rivals.
