Volkswagen to present software roadmap later this month December 5, 2022 Volkswagen is set to present its new software roadmap later this month, according to sources. People close to the matter told German business newspaper Handelsblatt that Volkswagen’s chief executive Oliver Blume will present the strategy at a supervisory board meeting on 15 December. The software roadmap – which will cost the group €1bn (£861.6m) – [...]
‘The power of And’: Toyota launches new strategy to reach net-zero in EU by 2040 December 5, 2022 Toyota has launched a new strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 at the latest. The Japanese marque will focus on driving down the environmental costs of its operations as well as ramping up its electric vehicles’ production, as it aims for its fleet to become net-zero by 2035. To do so – [...]
The best cars of 2022 for sheer driving fun December 5, 2022 These are the most exciting or memorable cars we drove in 2022, from the Dacia Jogger to the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS.
The best city cars to buy in 2022 November 30, 2022 Drive in London? Tim Pitt nominates the best city cars you can buy in 2022, including the Citroen Ami, Kia Picanto and Volkswagen Up.
Automotive sector calls on government to secure industry’s long-term future November 29, 2022 The UK automotive industry has called on the government to “take rapid action” and secure its long-term future, as the sector could contribute an additional £14bn to the economy. According to analysis published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the sector’s recovery is expected to gain momentum next year after two [...]
Ferrari 330 GTC review: Chasing perfect November 29, 2022 This stunning 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC was discovered in Venezuela, then restored to concours-winning condition in the UK. Tim Pitt drives it.
As seen on Top Gear: first Tolman 205 GTI hits the road November 29, 2022 Tested on Top Gear this week, the Peugeot 205 GTI Tolman Edition is a bespoke restomod hot hatchback. And this one has a heady 200hp...
Lewd comments to female staff behind resignation of Inchcape’s boss November 29, 2022 Inchcape’s chief financial officer Gijsbert de Zoeten has reportedly quit after making lewd comments to female staff at a company event last week. Sources told the Sun his remarks were “the sort of behaviour that 20 years ago would have been brushed off but not today, and not from somebody in his position.” The incident [...]
Volkswagen’s boss ‘very concerned’ about EU losing industrial attractiveness November 28, 2022 Volkswagen’s boss Thomas Schafer is very concerned about the EU and Germany losing their industrial attractiveness due to surging energy costs. “We are treading water,” he wrote in a LinkedIn post on Monday. “I am very concerned about the current development regarding investments in the industry’s transformation.” According to Schafer – who has been at [...]
Finance boss at Inchcape quits after ‘personal behaviour falls short’ November 28, 2022 Inchcape’s chief financial officer has stepped down with immediate effect after displaying “personal behaviour falling short” of the company’s standards at a recent event. Gijsbert de Zoeten quit over the revelations this morning, in a statement put out by the company, forfeiting his long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) as well as any bonuses. By contract he [...]