Recent Articles Published by Autocar Professional Bureau
UK auto industry faces £4.5 billion car tariff threat

By Rachel Burgess, Autocar UK calendar30 Nov 2016

SMMT has stressed the need for the UK to stay in Europe's single market following the EU referendum result.

Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine to get fuel-saving cylinder deactivation

By Matt Burt, Autocar UK calendar30 Nov 2016

Three-cylinder Ecoboost petrol engine gets the ability to run as a twin under light throttle loads, improving fuel eco...

Porsche to pioneer EV rapid-charging network

By Matt Burt, Autocar UK calendar30 Nov 2016

Porsche is in talks with rivals to develop a global network of rapid-charging points on motorway routes, which is seen...

New Volkswagen Arteon premium saloon teased ahead of Geneva debut

By Darren Moss, Autocar UK calendar28 Nov 2016

New Arteon executive saloon will be revealed at the Geneva motor show next year, and will go on sale in the summer.

Jaguar Land Rover may create 10,000 UK jobs to meet EV demand

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar28 Nov 2016

The British car company has laid down a challenge to the UK government to match its ambition by investing in East Midl...

Volvo CEO: car sharing will dramatically impact the automotive market

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar26 Nov 2016

Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson thinks his company is well placed to mount a charge at the changing car market.

Volvo R&D vice-president moves to Audi

By Jimi Beckwith, Autocar UK calendar25 Nov 2016

Audi’s former head of R&D, Stefan Knirsch, has been replaced by Volvo’s Peter Mertens

Electric SsangYong Tivoli to head firm's battery-powered models

By Doug Revolta, Autocar UK calendar25 Nov 2016

South Korean carmaker will electrify some of the models in its range within four years.

Ford's Weather Factory can simulate the world’s most extreme conditions

By Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK calendar25 Nov 2016

New Cologne testing facility can subject cars to temperatures between -40deg C and +55deg C.

Porsche CEO cool on prospect of self-driving sports cars

By Matt Burt, Autocar UK calendar24 Nov 2016

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume says the manufacturer isn’t likely to launch a fully autonomous 911 any time soon, but could ...