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Britain's drivers buying fewer UK-made cars

UK car production drops

Car manufacturing output in the UK fell by 37.6% in July, marking the worst July performance since 1956, according to SMMT's figures.
Published 26 August 2021
Car sales

Used cars sales more than double

The used car market recorded one of its best ever quarters this year as more people seek personal mobility.
Published 10 August 2021
Didi Global

Call to ban Chinese Didi app over spying

Fears over Chinese spying has led MPs to demand an outright ban on Didi Global, a ride-hailing app for smartphones that is set to rival Uber.
Published 09 August 2021
Europcar's VW Crafters

VW to buy Europcar

The Volkswagen Group has launched a £2.4-billion takeover bid of leading car rental firm Europcar.
Published 06 August 2021
Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R values soar

The closure of Honda’s UK manufacturing plant in Swindon has unexpectedly resulted in an increase in the value of new and used examples of the Ci
Published 05 August 2021
rivian is looking at building a uk factory

Rivian in talks to open UK factory

US-based Rivian is reportedly in talks to open a new factory in the UK
Published 02 August 2021
Aldi raises lorry drivers' pay to keep shops stocked

Aldi raises HGV drivers' pay amid shortage

Supermarket chain Aldi has boosted wages for lorry drivers to encourage them to stay with the company and keep shelves stocked.
Published 02 August 2021
Honda closes Swindon factory after 35 years of car production

Honda's Swindon factory ends production

Staff at Honda’s Swindon factory have completed their final production shift, as the plant closes.
Published 30 July 2021
Aston Martin DBX

Aston quadruples revenue thanks to DBX

Aston Martin's boost in earnings and turn around in fortunes can chiefly be attributed to the arrival of the DBX.
Published 28 July 2021
Audi A1 driving

Audi A1 supermini won't be replaced

Audi bosses confirm that the Audi A1 won't last beyond the current generation because tighter emissions legislation.
Published 27 July 2021
Tesla Model S Plaid

Tesla posts quarterly profit of $1.1bn

Tesla has announced a milestone for the company as it recorded its eighth profitable quarter in succession.
Published 27 July 2021
Mercedes-Benz electric plans

Mercedes-Benz commits to electric cars

Mercedes-Benz has followed Jaguar, Vauxhall and other car makers in committing to an electric-only future, albeit with an important caveat.
Published 23 July 2021