Fiat 500 sales Metaverse dealership
Fiat launched its virtual dealership service in December 2022
Car sales

Editor’s letter: Car makers seem to forget sometimes what they are

Keeping ahead of digital trends can distract from the important business of building cars

19 June 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s letter: Car makers seem to forget sometimes what they are
Lawrence Stroll Aston Martin
"Launching a car is like watching paint dry, your grass grow: it takes for f***ing ever"
Corporate

Editor's letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin

Clear, effective communication marks Stroll out as the right man for the job of reinvigorating Aston

12 June 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin
Volvo EX30 front quarter static
Pricing places the EX30 in competition with the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Jeep Avenger and Kia Niro EV
New cars

How has Volvo made the EX30 so cheap?

Priced from £33,795, Volvo's new crossover is a convincing proposition against more expensive rivals

8 June 2023
How has Volvo made the EX30 so cheap?
Corporate

Editor’s Letter: Vauxhall is now more than just cheap fleet deals

British brand finally has the products to back its upmarket pricing strategy

5 June 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s Letter: Vauxhall is now more than just cheap fleet deals
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Part-time working from home is now a given for many companies
Corporate

Industry digest: Who benefits from post-Covid flexible working?

Shorter working weeks and other employee enticements are becoming the norm. When should employers say no?

2 June 2023
Autocar Business
Industry digest: Who benefits from post-Covid flexible working?
Ora Funky Cat MG 4 front tracking 2023
Great Wall's Ora Funky Cat (l) and SAIC's MG 4 (r) are among the new contenders from China
Electric vehicles

Editor's letter: European car makers face existential threat from China

A swathe of Chinese brand launches in Europe has extended to the UK, shaking up the new-car market

30 May 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: European car makers face existential threat from China
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The DBS 770 Ultimate (pictured) offers the guiding philosophy for the new DB12
New cars

Why the Aston Martin DB12 should be finely honed from the off

Aston's most recent outing for this kind of car was the superb DBS 770 Ultimate, and V8 power should enhance the handling

24 May 2023
Why the Aston Martin DB12 should be finely honed from the off
Vauxhall Astra production Ellesmere Port 2015
Vauxhall owner Stellantis has warned its Ellesmere Port factory could close due to rules of origin
Government and legislation

Editor's letter: Car makers fight Brexit deal over ‘rule of origin’ target

Rules of origin force an increasing percentage of the value of an EV to be sourced from the UK or EU

22 May 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Car makers fight Brexit deal over ‘rule of origin’ target
Best cars

Origin of the species: driving the first turbocharged Porsche 911

How iconic 1974 RSR Turbo 2.1 racer feels to someone whose 911 experience comes entirely from modern turbos

18 May 2023
Origin of the species: driving the first turbocharged Porsche 911
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Jaguar is set to re-launch with a £100,000+ four-door electric grand tourer
Electric vehicles

Inside the industry: Everything Jaguar Land Rover does right

British firm holds a healthy order bank; manufacturing quality is improving; and its EVs are well-timed

16 May 2023
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: Everything Jaguar Land Rover does right
Aston Martin V12 Vantage 2022 front quarter sliding
"I’m not going anywhere soon,” Stroll said at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit
Corporate

Editor’s letter: Why does Aston Martin think it’s 'under-valued'?

Lawrence Stroll has yet to turn around the British marque's fortunes since arriving in 2020

15 May 2023
Autocar Business
Editor’s letter: Why does Aston Martin think it’s 'under-valued'?
Lotus Eletre
Lotus also has shared parts, distribution and marketing know-how on its side
New cars

Four reasons to be excited about Lotus going electric

Several factors mean Lotus's expansion looks to have the right ingredients for success

15 May 2023
Four reasons to be excited about Lotus going electric

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