UK new car sales fell 9% in July as supply chain problems continue Fifth monthly fall in row prompts industry body to cut 2022 forecast even though chip shortages expected to ease New cars at Southampton port last year. The SMMT expects 2022 to be the most challenging year for the UK car industry in… Continue reading UK new car sales fell 9% in July as supply chain problems continue
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Ferrari reports record profits as supercar sales boom
Ferrari reports record profits as supercar sales boom Italian luxury carmaker enjoys strong sales in second quarter despite global economic concerns Ferrari said sales were driven by the Portofino M and the F8 family mdels. Photograph: John Keeble/Getty Images Ferrari said sales were driven by the Portofino M and the F8 family mdels. Photograph: John… Continue reading Ferrari reports record profits as supercar sales boom
Will ‘connected cars’ persuade drivers to pay for a high-spec ride?
Will ‘connected cars’ persuade drivers to pay for a high-spec ride? A digital dashboard screen on Mercedes’ new EQS SUV. The company offers an online diary service through the car’s dashboard for £19 a year. Photograph: Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters A digital dashboard screen on Mercedes’ new EQS SUV. The company offers an online diary service through… Continue reading Will ‘connected cars’ persuade drivers to pay for a high-spec ride?
Aston Martin’s pre-tax losses crash to £285.4m for the first half of 2022
Aston Martin’s pre-tax losses crash to £285.4m for the first half of 2022 Carmaker says supply chain shortages have hit production, leaving hundreds of its supercars unfinished The Aston Martin DBX707 SUV. Some 350 of the cars could not be delivered at the end of June as Aston Martin awaited final parts. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA… Continue reading Aston Martin’s pre-tax losses crash to £285.4m for the first half of 2022
UK car industry’s 1m vehicles a year target slips by two years to 2025
UK car industry’s 1m vehicles a year target slips by two years to 2025 War in Ukraine, lockdowns in China and chip shortages among factors slowing recovery in sector already hit by Covid A range of problems is forecast to reduce the UK’s output of motor vehicles by 113,000 this year from its planned level.… Continue reading UK car industry’s 1m vehicles a year target slips by two years to 2025
Supercar sales accelerate in the UK
Supercar sales accelerate in the UK Low-cost finance and a ‘you only live once’ attitude behind 19% rise in the likes of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis, say market analysts A yellow Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta in Mayfair, central London. Photograph: ddimcars/Alamy A yellow Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta in Mayfair, central London. Photograph: ddimcars/Alamy Wealthy people in the… Continue reading Supercar sales accelerate in the UK
Tyre dust: the ‘stealth pollutant’ that’s becoming a huge threat to ocean life
Tyre dust: the ‘stealth pollutant’ that’s becoming a huge threat to ocean life Tyre wear particles are considered by environmental scientists to be one of the most significant sources of microplastics in the ocean. Photograph: Ian Nicholson/PA Tyre wear particles are considered by environmental scientists to be one of the most significant sources of microplastics… Continue reading Tyre dust: the ‘stealth pollutant’ that’s becoming a huge threat to ocean life
Paddy Hopkirk obituary
Paddy Hopkirk obituary Motor racing driver whose dashing victory in the Monte Carlo Rally captured the mood of swinging 60s Britain Paddy Hopkirk won the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally in a British-made Mini Cooper. Photograph: Michael Stroud/Getty Images Paddy Hopkirk won the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally in a British-made Mini Cooper. Photograph: Michael Stroud/Getty Images… Continue reading Paddy Hopkirk obituary
VW boss Herbert Diess exits three years early after turbulent tenure
VW boss Herbert Diess exits three years early after turbulent tenure Porsche’s Oliver Blume will take over after difficulties managing electric transition during Diess’s four years in charge Herbert Diess introduces the new electric Volkswagen ID Buzz van in Hamburg in March. Photograph: John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images Herbert Diess introduces the new electric Volkswagen ID Buzz… Continue reading VW boss Herbert Diess exits three years early after turbulent tenure
Federal government under pressure to increase EV uptake after ACT announces petrol car ban
Federal government under pressure to increase EV uptake after ACT announces petrol car ban Electric vehicle advocates and auto industry say Australia needs nationally mandated fuel efficiency standards Get our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcast This week the ACT government announced a petrol car ban by 2035 and that it… Continue reading Federal government under pressure to increase EV uptake after ACT announces petrol car ban