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Geely acquires Lotus, stake in Proton

By Jimi Beckwith, Autocar UK calendar24 May 2017

Volvo owner to purchase 49% of Malaysian car maker Proton, and take majority control of Lotus.

Volvo design chief Thomas Ingenlath voted ‘Design Hero’ at Autocar UK Awards

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar24 May 2017

Ingenlath has led a team of designers that have revolutionised Volvo design, helping make the company's products among...

JLR CEO Ralf Speth wins Issigonis Trophy at Autocar UK Awards

By Steve Cropley, Autocar UK calendar24 May 2017

The chief executive officer of Jaguar Land Rover is leading his company through extraordinary growth to ever greater s...

Daimler breaks ground on EV battery ‘gigafactory’

By Greg Kable, Autocar UK calendar23 May 2017

Lays foundation for one of the biggest and most modern battery factories in the world; €500 million plant will challen...

Ford appoints Jim Hackett as its new CEO

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar22 May 2017

Reports suggest former CEO Mark Fields was ousted from the helm following poor sales.

Ford CEO Mark Fields to be replaced later today

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar22 May 2017

Report suggest James Hackett from Ford's autonomous driving division may take the helm.

Revealed: New Skoda Karoq SUV

By James Attwood, Autocar UK calendar19 May 2017

The Karoq, which was unveiled in Stockholm, Sweden last evening is Skoda's challenger in Europe's fastest growing mark...

Renault, Chargemaster and Qualcomm test dynamic EV charger that works at 100kph

By Julian Rendall, Autocar UK calendar18 May 2017

Renault has teamed up with Chargemaster and Qualcomm to produce a working demonstration of charging on the move.

Ford to cut its Asian and N American workforce by 10%

By Jimi Beckwith, Autocar UK calendar17 May 2017

The move is believed to be part of a $3 billion cost-cutting scheme to help maximise profit and improve share price.

Skoda Karoq global reveal on Thursday

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar16 May 2017

Yeti replacement uses MQB platform, gets four new turbocharged engines and a Kodiaq-like appearance. We'll see it for ...