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Cariad’s internal delays hurt the roll-out of the Volkswagen ID 3, for which it developed software
Business

VW software developer Cariad cuts costs to avoid lay-offs

Agreement will allow firm to cut development costs by 20% annually amid struggles to develop unified software

15 December 2023
VW software developer Cariad cuts costs to avoid lay-offs
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The Honda N-Box is Japan’s best-selling car so far this year
Business

Could a Japan-style mini EV kei category really work in Europe?

Lobby group ACEA presented the idea as a way to widen the currently narrowing electric options for urban drivers

14 December 2023
Could a Japan-style mini EV kei category really work in Europe?
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Podcasts

Power List 100 podcast: The rise of China's car makers (ep.3)

Episode three of all-new podcast looks at the movements (and impact) of the Chinese auto industry

13 December 2023
Power List 100 podcast: The rise of China's car makers (ep.3)
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PodPoint recently switched focus from fast public devices to home and workplace charging
Business

EV charger companies switch tactics in search for elusive profits

Companies are looking at new business models as shaky medium-term profit outlooks leave investors spooked

8 December 2023
EV charger companies switch tactics in search for elusive profits
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Power List 100 podcast: The top automotive disruptors (ep.2)

Episode two of all-new podcast takes a look at the people and companies shaking up the industry

6 December 2023
Power List 100 podcast: The top automotive disruptors (ep.2)
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Polestar's Elstree site is its first suburban 'space'
Business

Showrooms still 'so important' in digital age - Polestar UK boss

Swedish EV brand opens sixth physical 'space' in the UK as it pushes to grow customer reach

6 December 2023
Showrooms still 'so important' in digital age - Polestar UK boss
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Volta Trucks LTD is a UK-based subsidiary of Swedish firm Volta Trucks AB
Business

UK-based Volta Trucks saved by venture fund

Swedish-owned electric truck start-up had blamed funding difficulties and supplier problems for its troubles

1 December 2023
UK-based Volta Trucks saved by venture fund
Business

Industry digest: Why business etiquette is the key to your reputation

AI might be replacing some tasks, but the personal touch is what will set you apart

1 December 2023
Industry digest: Why business etiquette is the key to your reputation
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The Nissan Sakura was voted Japan’s Car of the Year for 2022-23
Business

ACEA calls for Europe to create own kei car law for small, urban EVs

European lobby group, led by Renault boss Luca de Meo, wants to mirror Japan’s famous kei car segment

30 November 2023
ACEA calls for Europe to create own kei car law for small, urban EVs
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Production of hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and battery-electric cars is on the up
Business

UK car industry records best October since Covid pandemic

Output of 91,521 cars is best October result in recent years but remains far behind 2019 levels

30 November 2023
UK car industry records best October since Covid pandemic

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