Manufacturing
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Manufacturer 1 FebJason Allbutt to head smart UK as CEO
Jason Allbutt has been appointed smart UK’s new CEO, reporting directly to Dirk Adelmann, smart's European chief.
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Manufacturer 31 JanPolestar 4 electric car now on sale, deliveries scheduled for August
The Polestar 4 crossover is now available for purchase starting at £59,990, with deliveries scheduled for August.
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Manufacturer 26 JanWill 2024 be the year of EV-ICE price parity?
The huge choice of EV cars coming on to the market combined with emissions targets could drive EVs to achieve price parity with their ICE counterparts.
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Manufacturer 25 JanEV incentives critical for manufacturing Industry renaissance - SMMT
UK car manufacturing is positioned for a sustainable future - if buyers are offered sufficient incentives
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Manufacturer 22 JanStellantis launches BEV-native STLA Large Platform for D, E segments
Dodge and Jeep are to be the launch brands of Stellantis BEV-native STLA Large Platform with Alfa Romeo, Chrysler and Maserati to follow by 2027.
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Manufacturer 22 JanGrey most popular new car colour for sixth year running
Monochrome topped the new car colour chart for the sixth year in a row, according to the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures.
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People News 19 JanLorraine Bishton takes helm at Subaru UK
Subaru UK has appointed Lorraine Bishton as its new managing director.
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Finance 19 JanPolitical decisions will prove critical to electric vehicle uptake after General Election
The success of the EV market could pivot on two big political issues: the prospect of subsidies and the outcome of the forthcoming General Election.
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Manufacturer 18 JanORA Funky Cat, Tesla Model S, VW ID5 celebrate Green NCAP triumphs
Great Wall Motor’s ORA Funky Cat small family car – the soon to be named GWM ORA 03 - has clinched two titles as best full electric car and small family car in the latest Green NCAP category tests which help car buyers make environmentally conscious choices.
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Aftersales 18 JanUrban Science, ETL Solutions team on aftersales data extraction
Urban Science is partnering with data integration firm ETL Solutions to unlock new aftersales capabilities for car makers with retail operations in Europe.
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Manufacturer 15 JanTesla halts Berlin production, other firms warn of Red Sea impact
Volvo and Tesla have temporarily halted production at their European plants due to recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
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Manufacturer 15 JanORA Funky Cat renamed ORA 03: new colour, finance options
GWM ORA has embarked on a new naming convention on the back of a wider brand strategy shake up.
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Manufacturer 11 Jan
GWM ORA kickstarts year with 1,000 Funky Cat sales
GWM ORA UK has handed over its 1,000th ORA Funky Cat to a customer in Exeter who chose a ‘First Edition+’ variant from City West Country.
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Manufacturer 9 JanTesla likely to wrest back EV crown in 2024 - Bloomberg
Tesla is likely to wrest back its battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales crown until 2030 despite BYD’s bid for the title.
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Manufacturer 5 JanFisker changes tack on distribution strategy
US-based electric car firm Fisker is changing tack and now plans to sell through a mix of direct sales and a dealer presence throughout Europe
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Finance 3 Jan
Fisker taps Santander as finance partner, extends loyalty programme
Santander Consumer Finance has been appointed by Fisker, the Californian electric vehicle maker, as its preferred UK finance provider.
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Manufacturer 19 DecJLR rolls out latest insurance solution amid security fears
Jaguar Land Rover is offering a new insurance solution to help customers protect themselves from the scourge of key cloning and keyless car theft
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Finance 18 DecSantander Consumer Finance appointed BYD finance partner
BYD UK has appointed Santander Consumer Finance as its dealer finance partner.
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Manufacturer 12 DecJLR to introduce AI tech to improve production performance
JLR is partnering with Tata Communications to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) powered monitoring and analysis to improve its production line performance.
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Market Insight 8 DecDrivers reluctant to pay for advanced safety tech: What Car?
Around half of car drivers would be happy to buy a new car without Advanced Driver Safety Systems (ADAS) if it meant paying less
