Chris Brownridge: ‘There is strong demand for electric cars, but we’re ready. We have the products.’ Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer Chris Brownridge: ‘There is strong demand for electric cars, but we’re ready. We have the products.’ Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer Interview Chris Brownridge: behind the wheel of a greener image for BMW Jasper Jolly The… Continue reading Chris Brownridge: behind the wheel of a greener image for BMW
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Rolls-Royce appoints first female finance chief in boardroom shake-up
Helen McCabe’s appointment signals the start of big changes at Rolls-Royce. Photograph: Graham Trott/Rolls Royce Helen McCabe’s appointment signals the start of big changes at Rolls-Royce. Photograph: Graham Trott/Rolls Royce Rolls-Royce appoints first female finance chief in boardroom shake-up Helen McCabe joins from BP where she worked alongside Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic Business live –… Continue reading Rolls-Royce appoints first female finance chief in boardroom shake-up
Porsche gears up for an in-car video streaming boom with UK firm’s help
The streaming function will allow Porsche owners in 56 countries to access their existing subscriptions with the likes of Disney+, as well as live TV. Photograph: Ronald Wittek/EPA The streaming function will allow Porsche owners in 56 countries to access their existing subscriptions with the likes of Disney+, as well as live TV. Photograph: Ronald… Continue reading Porsche gears up for an in-car video streaming boom with UK firm’s help
Brazil may sue VW amid claims firm used ‘slave labour’ under military rule
Men working on a VW-owned cattle ranch in Pará were allegedly subject to ‘grave violations of human rights’. Photograph: Dpa Picture Alliance/Alamy Men working on a VW-owned cattle ranch in Pará were allegedly subject to ‘grave violations of human rights’. Photograph: Dpa Picture Alliance/Alamy Brazil may sue VW amid claims firm used ‘slave labour’ under… Continue reading Brazil may sue VW amid claims firm used ‘slave labour’ under military rule
EU ministers to approve vehicle emissions law after deal with Germany
Cars on an assembly line at a Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. Photograph: Thomas Kienzle/AFP/Getty Images Cars on an assembly line at a Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. Photograph: Thomas Kienzle/AFP/Getty Images EU ministers to approve vehicle emissions law after deal with Germany Berlin secures concessions over future use of e-fuels after going… Continue reading EU ministers to approve vehicle emissions law after deal with Germany
We don’t need an array of pricey policies to reduce emissions from vehicles, just one good one | Marion Terrill and Natasha Bradshaw
The Productivity Commission estimates the fringe benefits tax exemption for electric vehicles costs at least $905 per tonne of carbon emissions abated. Photograph: Michele Ursi/Getty Images/EyeEm The Productivity Commission estimates the fringe benefits tax exemption for electric vehicles costs at least $905 per tonne of carbon emissions abated. Photograph: Michele Ursi/Getty Images/EyeEm We don’t need… Continue reading We don’t need an array of pricey policies to reduce emissions from vehicles, just one good one | Marion Terrill and Natasha Bradshaw
Dieselgate: millions of ‘extremely’ polluting cars still on Europe’s roads, says report
A VW Tiguan diesel model from 2015. This and four other best-selling car models still on roads in Europe had ‘extreme’ emissions, the ICCT said. Photograph: Simon Stuart Miller/The Guardian A VW Tiguan diesel model from 2015. This and four other best-selling car models still on roads in Europe had ‘extreme’ emissions, the ICCT said.… Continue reading Dieselgate: millions of ‘extremely’ polluting cars still on Europe’s roads, says report
Germany’s e-fuel EU loophole could mean ‘135bn more litres of petrol burnt’
Greenpeace activists created an installation at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to protest against the German government’s request for vehicles that can be powered by e-fuels to be exempted from the phase-out. Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty Images Greenpeace activists created an installation at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to protest against the German government’s request for… Continue reading Germany’s e-fuel EU loophole could mean ‘135bn more litres of petrol burnt’
SUVs are more popular than ever in Australia – but there is a downside
The Ford Everest has won the Wheels car of the year award as the popularity of SUVs soars in Australia. Photograph: Wheels magazine/AAP The Ford Everest has won the Wheels car of the year award as the popularity of SUVs soars in Australia. Photograph: Wheels magazine/AAP SUVs are more popular than ever in Australia –… Continue reading SUVs are more popular than ever in Australia – but there is a downside
How Australians can save money on car rentals: figure out what’s popular and drive the opposite way
Car hire is an essential part of travelling, if you want to take in sights like Victoria’s Great Ocean Road at your own pace. Photograph: Prasit photo/Getty Images Car hire is an essential part of travelling, if you want to take in sights like Victoria’s Great Ocean Road at your own pace. Photograph: Prasit photo/Getty… Continue reading How Australians can save money on car rentals: figure out what’s popular and drive the opposite way