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'The JLR management merry-go-round is up and running'

'The JLR management merry-go-round is up and running'
With JLR CEO Sir Ralph Speth retiring, Steve Fowler looks at who in the automotive industry looks set to replace him
Skoda boss calls on Governments to invest in EVs

Skoda boss calls on Governments to invest in EVs
More subsidies are required from Governments to make small EVS affordable, says CEO
New McLaren Speedtail hyper-GT reaches 250mph milestone

New McLaren Speedtail hyper-GT reaches 250mph milestone
McLaren Speedtail reaches 250mph top speed as final development phase concludes on F1 successor
Volkswagen plans more ID.R record attempts for 2020

Volkswagen plans more ID.R record attempts for 2020
Volkswagen’s all-electric track monster will challenge the F1 lap record at Sonoma – and a second-generation version has been confirmed
Skoda plots 30 new models by 2022

Skoda plots 30 new models by 2022
Czech firm wants to sell two million cars per year by end of the decade
New Skoda Vision IN concept previews future SUV for India

New Skoda Vision IN concept previews future SUV for India
The production version of the Skoda Vision IN concept is set to arrive in 2021 and signifies Skoda’s push into the Indian market
New Volkswagen ID.3 R to feature ID.R battery technology

New Volkswagen ID.3 R to feature ID.R battery technology
Volkswagen’s forthcoming performance version of the ID.3 hatchback will use technology developed from the ID.R motorsport project
Volkswagen eR1 concept revealed

Volkswagen eR1 concept revealed
Volkswagen has shoehorned the all-electric powertrain from the record-setting ID.R into its Golf TCR racer
Don't stop visiting the EU

Don't stop visiting the EU
As Britain exits the European Union, Mike Rutherford believes this shouldn't discourage drivers from travelling to the continent
New Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet: UK prices and specs

New Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet: UK prices and specs
Volkswagen’s niche T-Roc convertible starts from £26,750 and will aim to succeed where the Range Rover Evoque convertible failed
Bentley unveils bespoke Continental GT ice racer

Bentley unveils bespoke Continental GT ice racer
Bentley has commissioned a one-off Continental GT W12 ice racer, which will compete in the 2020 GP Ice Race in Austria
Andy Palmer outlines new plans for Aston Martin

Andy Palmer outlines new plans for Aston Martin
Following recent investment, we speak to Aston Martin's CEO to get his views on the British brand's future plans
Twice as many drivers plan to buy an all-electric car next

Twice as many drivers plan to buy an all-electric car next
Twice as many drivers are planning on an electric car next, although most people want a minimum range of 368 miles first
Sir Ralf Speth steps down as Jaguar Land Rover CEO

Sir Ralf Speth steps down as Jaguar Land Rover CEO
Speth has confirmed he will retire from his position in September this year, after ten years as the boss of JLR
New 2020 Volkswagen e-up!: UK prices and specs

New 2020 Volkswagen e-up!: UK prices and specs
The updated all-electric Volkswagen e-up! city car is on sale now, with a claimed range of 159 miles and a starting price of £19,695
Ban SUVs from towns and cities to protect pedestrians

Ban SUVs from towns and cities to protect pedestrians
European Transport Safety Council says stagnating pedestrian and cyclist fatality statistics require “urgent action”
UK car, van and engine production figures plummet 

UK car, van and engine production figures plummet
A perfect storm of issues sees UK vehicle and engine manufacturing a experience “gravely concerning” decline
New sporty Skoda Scala Monte Carlo on sale

New sporty Skoda Scala Monte Carlo on sale
Sports-inspired, flagship Skoda Scala Monte Carlo is available in the UK now, with prices starting from £22,680
New Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo adds sporty flair

New Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo adds sporty flair
Racy new Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo SUV to be priced from £23,305, with first deliveries to start in Spring
Prices for Mercedes GLE 350 de plug-in

Prices for Mercedes GLE 350 de plug-in
New diesel-electric Mercedes GLE 350 de SUV will be priced from £61,360 and is capable of over 60 miles on electric power alone
Prices for new Mercedes GLC 300 e 

Prices for new Mercedes GLC 300 e
The new Mercedes GLC 300 e has an electric range of 29 miles and will start from £49,687, with deliveries starting in the summer
"New Leon marks a solid start for SEAT's future"

"New Leon marks a solid start for SEAT's future"
The new fourth-generation SEAT Leon hatchback marks a solid start for SEAT going forward, believes John McIIroy
New Lotus Evora GT410 launched with focus on road comfort

New Lotus Evora GT410 launched with focus on road comfort
The new Lotus Evora GT410 comes with more kit and comfort features
Alpine unveils off-road tailored A110 SportsX

Alpine unveils off-road tailored A110 SportsX
Lifted Alpine A110 SportsX adds rugged appeal to lightweight sports car
Renault appoints Luca de Meo as new CEO

Renault appoints Luca de Meo as new CEO
Luca de Meo takes over as Renault boss after leaving SEAT
Number of enforcement actions for untaxed vehicles doubles

Number of enforcement actions for untaxed vehicles doubles
More than 1.2 million enforcement actions were issued for untaxed vehicles in 2019
Less children exposed to cigarette smoke

Less children exposed to cigarette smoke
Smoking in the car with children was banned in 2015; research shows this has led to a 4.1% decrease in children exposed to cigarette smoke
New 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 unveiled

New 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 unveiled
Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT-32 revealed as a tougher, more off-road-focussed version of the Navara
New DeLorean DMC-12 could enter production next year

New DeLorean DMC-12 could enter production next year
The US company now in charge of the famous DeLorean nameplate could start production of its revamped DMC-12 as early as 2021
“JLR desperately needs a range of smaller cars and SUVs”

“JLR desperately needs a range of smaller cars and SUVs”
Could Jaguar Land Rover become the latest brand to join the PSA empire? Mike Rutherford thinks it would be a good idea for both parties
A fifth of parents don’t put children in child seats

A fifth of parents don’t put children in child seats
Concerns after a high proportion of parents and grandparents say they don’t always use child seats for youngsters
Fiat confirms pricing for new 500 and Panda Hybrid ranges

Fiat confirms pricing for new 500 and Panda Hybrid ranges
New low emission Fiat 500 city car starts from £12,655, while Panda Hybrid sibling is priced from £13,855
Uber signs deal for 2,000 Nissan Leaf electric cars

Uber signs deal for 2,000 Nissan Leaf electric cars
Nissan and Uber have signed a deal for the Japanese manufacturer to provide the ride-hailing service with 2,000 UK-built electric Leafs
'Makers need to raise their game on EV charging'

'Makers need to raise their game on EV charging'
Both the government and car makers need to improve the UK's charging network, says Steve Fowler
General Motors unveils the Cruise Origin

General Motors unveils the Cruise Origin
Cruise, GMs self-driving vehicle brand, has revealed its first product – an autonomous all-electric taxi called the Cruise Origin
NHS Northumbria gets fleet of 700 Jaguar I-Paces

NHS Northumbria gets fleet of 700 Jaguar I-Paces
Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust will lease the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUVs to its public sector staff across the UK