The Nissan Leaf redefined mobility. To save itself, the brand must be daring again
The Nissan Leaf redefined mobility. To save itself, the brand must be daring again
Andy Palmer, former Nissan COO, explains why Nissan's latest EV is a crucial one
Trump’s tariff threats spell trouble for global car-makers
Trump’s tariff threats spell trouble for global car-makers
Andy Palmer believes a trade war is the last thing the car industry needs with protectionism likely to stifle innovation
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
Andy Palmer, ex-Aston Martin and Nissan boss, is backing a Labour government to make a difference to the UK car industry
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right
“Electric cars must not become pawns in a divisive culture war”
“Electric cars must not become pawns in a divisive culture war”
Andy Palmer sees the incorrect reporting of the Luton Airport fire as yet more evidence of the politically charged debate around electric vehicles
“BYD overtaking VW in China signals a tectonic shift in the global car industry”
“BYD overtaking VW in China signals a tectonic shift in the global car industry”
Dr Andy Palmer sees the dramatic rise of BYD as just the start of huge, China-driven change on the car manufacturing scene
“By ignoring the potential of e-fuels in cars, the UK government is choosing soundbites over sound science”
“By ignoring the potential of e-fuels in cars, the UK government is choosing soundbites over sound science”
Andy Palmer thinks the UK is missing a trick by putting all its eggs in the electric car basket and ignoring other technologies
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"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
Andy Palmer believes this could be the beginning of the end for Britain’s car industry unless some significant changes are made
'Tax on cars and motorists needs a re-think in the electric car age'
'Tax on cars and motorists needs a re-think in the electric car age'
Andy Palmer sees the move to tax electric cars from 2025 as a backward step and suggests some alternatives
“The car industry is insulated from economic turmoil but the car buyer is not”
“The car industry is insulated from economic turmoil but the car buyer is not”
The weak pound and rising prices will quickly make motoring more expensive. Andy Palmer explains how the car industry will be impacted in the longer t…
‘Sound will become a key battleground for electric car dominance’
‘Sound will become a key battleground for electric car dominance’
Andy Palmer thinks sound will be key as more customers transition from internal combustion engines to electric
‘Informed consumers are vital to a mature electric car market’
‘Informed consumers are vital to a mature electric car market’
Andy Palmer thinks motorists need to learn more about electric cars with the 2030 petrol and diesel new car ban looming on the horizon
“We need reliable charging infrastructure before we worry about 600-mile electric cars”
“We need reliable charging infrastructure before we worry about 600-mile electric cars”
Andy Palmer thinks the focus on expanding the range of electric cars should take a back seat to improving public charging facilities
'Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story'
'Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story'
Former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer tells the story of Aston’s first SUV from concept to reality, and it wasn’t all plain sailing
Car industry damage caused by the global chip shortage could have been avoided
Car industry damage caused by the global chip shortage could have been avoided
Andy Palmer thinks that the problems caused for car makers by the semi-conductor chip shortage could be a self-inflicted wound
‘The 2030 combustion engine ban is just around the corner – and we’re running out of time’
‘The 2030 combustion engine ban is just around the corner – and we’re running out of time’
Andy Palmer sees electric car uptake revving-up in the UK but says targeted investment is needed to prevent a stall…
'Patience will be key to Genesis' success in Europe'
'Patience will be key to Genesis' success in Europe'
Andy Palmer hopes Hyundai gives the Genesis brand time to mature when it arrives in Europe
“Electric cars have zero emissions, but we must consider how we generate electricity for them”
“Electric cars have zero emissions, but we must consider how we generate electricity for them”
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles can be good for the environment and for the UK’s economy, but former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer thinks they…
'Electric cars must be made more affordable'
'Electric cars must be made more affordable'
Andy Palmer looks at how we can end the perception that electric cars are for the elite