Coronavirus

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler asks company bosses if incentives are needed to encourage car buyers into showrooms

Supercar maker announces 1,200 redundancies in light of motorsport cancellations and wider coronavirus impact

Our consumer editor thinks that in debates about what our vehicles run on, the simple laws of physics have been forgotten

It’s okay to drive to the shops, workplace and locations that are important to you. It’s allowed. Boris, your Leader, says so

Every day dealers remain closed costs the Treasury £20 million in lost tax revenue, and £41 million in furlough payments

New Government guidance encouraging people to travel to work and allowing recreational activities leads to more breakdown patrol callouts

Those getting back behind the wheel after weeks of not driving are advised to “start small”, with short trips during daylight hours

Applications for statutory off-road notices more than double during first four weeks of lockdown as drivers save cash when not using their cars

Production will resume at Ford’s engine plants in Dagenham and Bridgend on 18 May, the company has announced

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…

Mike Rutherford thinks the safest place for a person to remain socially distant when travelling is inside a locked motor car

Bentley begins phased return to production with up to 1,700 employees returning to work

Mike Rutherford thinks that familiar, male-dominated car showrooms are not conducive to a warm shopping experience for families

Kia Europe boss Emilio Herrera also calls for government support to boost sales

Many drivers are only using their cars for short trips during lockdown, meaning a spike in demand for replacement car batteries

There were 658 Tesla Model 3s registered in April – making it more popular than the Jaguar I-Pace and Vauxhall Corsa combined

Mike Rutherford thinks the motor industry needs to focus on smaller, no-frills vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover’s online sales platform is now available for use by all UK customers looking to buy a car remotely

Production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant will remain suspended throughout May, with production resuming in June on a phased basis

Financial Conduct Authority announces measures to help car finance customers struggling to meet payments during coronavirus crisis

Aston Martin Lagonda will reopen its Welsh factory in less than two weeks’ time under new guidelines

Proposals from Ministry of Justice were set to save drivers £35 a year, but have been postponed due to COVID-19

Fresh second-generation Renault Zoe takes on all-new MINI Electric in a showdown of the EV superminis

With the coronavirus lockdown impacting car use, many drivers may be able to claim a partial refund on their insurance premiums.

The insurer is passing on the savings it’s making as a result of less claims being made during the coronavirus lockdown

There are now more than 40 million vehicles registered for use in the UK, including over 35 million cars

Car dealers are shut but car finance payments need to be made and deals are coming to an end. What should you do?

Financial Conduct Authority recommends three-month PCP and PCH payment freeze for “customers who are having temporary difficulties” due to coronavirus

European automotive industry wants to see car factories reopened, with Governments introducing scrappage schemes to stimulate market.

Customers can watch livestreams where product experts from SEAT and Skoda dealers answer their questions

Mike Rutherford thinks the motor industry can still do more to help provide life-saving medical kit

The coronavirus lockdown is forcing people to drive their cars less, which could be a problem for owners of modern diesels

Anyone buying a new Ford on finance in April or May won’t have to pay anything for six months; online Ford dealerships still open

Only essential driving during the Coronavirus lockdown is allowed, but what we need to do before, during and after our journey isn't as clear, says Mi…

Tesla is using contactless technology in China as buyers return to showrooms and could be used in UK

3D printers at Jaguar Land Rover’s prototype building facility in Gaydon will be used to produce protective visors for NHS workers