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Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?

Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?
Factory shutdowns, staff working from home and event disruptions and the fight back: we round up how coronavirus is impacting the car industry and its…
New BYD Han EV set for European launch

New BYD Han EV set for European launch
The Chinese-built, all-electric saloon rivals the Tesla Model 3, with a maximum claimed range of 376 miles
“The car beats every other mode of travel in terms of social-distancing capabilities”

“The car beats every other mode of travel in terms of social-distancing capabilities”
Mike Rutherford thinks the safest place for a person to remain socially distant when travelling is inside a locked motor car
Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019

Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019
New figures show 11,125 drivers lost their licences in 2019, with insurance-related offences causing almost half of bans
Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters

Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters
Bentley begins phased return to production with up to 1,700 employees returning to work
“Many customers don’t like dealing face to face with salesmen on commission”

“Many customers don’t like dealing face to face with salesmen on commission”
Mike Rutherford thinks that familiar, male-dominated car showrooms are not conducive to a warm shopping experience for families
New all-electric Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia van launched

New all-electric Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia van launched
Enlarged version of all-electric e-NV200 van offers 90 percent more storage space than the standard model
New Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder launched

New Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Spyder launched
Lamborghini has launched a new rear-wheel-drive version of its drop-top supercar, with a 632bhp 5.2-litre V10 engine and a price-tag of £188,800
Updated 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio arrives with tech and safety tweaks

Updated 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio arrives with tech and safety tweaks
The range-topping Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio super saloon has been updated for 2020, with a handful of cosmetic, technology and safety upgrades
Hot Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio SUV revised for 2020

Hot Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio SUV revised for 2020
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio performance SUV gets new infotainment and exterior colours options, but power stays at 503bhp
Kia says July car sales could be back to normal

Kia says July car sales could be back to normal
Kia Europe boss Emilio Herrera also calls for government support to boost sales
New limited run Lotus Elise Heritage Editions arrive for summer 2020

New limited run Lotus Elise Heritage Editions arrive for summer 2020
Four new limited edition versions of the Lotus Elise have been revealed, each an homage to the company’s motorsport heritage
“The time is right for cars like Citroen Ami in the UK”

“The time is right for cars like Citroen Ami in the UK”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the time is right for cars such as the Citroen Ami and other urban runabouts to come to the UK
WIN a Jeep Wrangler for six months

WIN a Jeep Wrangler for six months
Enter our competition for the chance to win a Jeep Wrangler for six months
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm: Alfa’s new super saloons explored 

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm: Alfa’s new super saloons explored
Alfa Romeo celebrates its 110th birthday with the special edition Giulia GTA
Exclusive: DVLA makes millions from premium-rate phone lines

Exclusive: DVLA makes millions from premium-rate phone lines
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency charges insurers and car-hire firms 51p per minute for phone calls, making almost £3 million from lines
Nissan stays “fully committed” to Europe despite of rumours of market scale-back

Nissan stays “fully committed” to Europe despite of rumours of market scale-back
Suggestions that company could look to consolidate business in larger, more profitable regions denied in company statement
Twice as many cars needing new batteries during lockdown

Twice as many cars needing new batteries during lockdown
Many drivers are only using their cars for short trips during lockdown, meaning a spike in demand for replacement car batteries
New 2020 Alpina D3 S saloon and estate launched

New 2020 Alpina D3 S saloon and estate launched
Alpina has unveiled a diesel-powered version of its BMW 3 Series, with 350bhp and 730Nm of torque
Automatic cars cost almost £100 more to insure

Automatic cars cost almost £100 more to insure
Insurance comparison data reveals opting for a manual gearbox saves 20 per cent come renewal time
Hofele-Design launches restyled Mercedes-AMG G 63

Hofele-Design launches restyled Mercedes-AMG G 63
The cosmetically enhanced Mercedes-AMG G 63 features tweaked panelling, a reupholstered interior and a host of carbon fibre trim
Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April

Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April
There were 658 Tesla Model 3s registered in April – making it more popular than the Jaguar I-Pace and Vauxhall Corsa combined
“The time is right for a wider choice of affordable personal mobility”

“The time is right for a wider choice of affordable personal mobility”
Mike Rutherford thinks the motor industry needs to focus on smaller, no-frills vehicles
Tesla applies for UK electricity provider licence

Tesla applies for UK electricity provider licence
The American EV manufacturer is preparing to build a new UK energy company, based on the battery technology used in its electric vehicles
Kia Sportage SUV updated for 2020 with tech tweaks and new diesel engine

Kia Sportage SUV updated for 2020 with tech tweaks and new diesel engine
The revised Kia Sportage receives a restructured trim-level hierarchy and a handful of technology upgrades
Jaguar Land Rover online sales system now fully operational

Jaguar Land Rover online sales system now fully operational
Jaguar Land Rover’s online sales platform is now available for use by all UK customers looking to buy a car remotely
New 2020 Honda Jazz: UK prices, specifications and equipment

New 2020 Honda Jazz: UK prices, specifications and equipment
Honda has launched its latest rival for the Toyota Yaris, which features a new hybrid powertrain, a fresh platform and a base-price £18,985
Bentley reveals new carbon fibre pack for Continental GT and Bentayga

Bentley reveals new carbon fibre pack for Continental GT and Bentayga
New aerodynamic package adds some sporty style and can be retrofitted on either vehicle
Cheaper version of electric Peugeot e-208 could be on the way

Cheaper version of electric Peugeot e-208 could be on the way
Peugeot is considering an expansion of the e-208 range by adding a model with a smaller battery and a smaller price tag
New electric Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab commercial vehicle platform unveiled

New electric Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab commercial vehicle platform unveiled
The Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab is the world’s first all-electric commercial vehicle platform, with a maximum payload of 2,200kg
Nissan Sunderland aims to resume production in early June

Nissan Sunderland aims to resume production in early June
Production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant will remain suspended throughout May, with production resuming in June on a phased basis
Rolls-Royce to be first UK car manufacturer to resume production

Rolls-Royce to be first UK car manufacturer to resume production
Workforce returns on May 4, 117 years to the day since Rolls-Royce was formed
Dogs make you drive more carefully

Dogs make you drive more carefully
Having a dog in the car makes motorists drive more carefully, although many are unaware of the rules around transporting pets
‘There’s more to great design than just a sexy shape’

‘There’s more to great design than just a sexy shape’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks we're entering a golden age of car design
UK prices revealed for new 2020 Toyota Corolla Trek 

UK prices revealed for new 2020 Toyota Corolla Trek
Prices announced for new Toyota Corolla Trek, an off-road-inspired version of the Corolla Touring Sports estate
Tesla buying habits revealed

Tesla buying habits revealed
Most popular time to buy a Tesla disclosed as Elon Musk’s company sheds light on customer behaviour