New data has revealed the rapid shift to digital retailing in the EU during the pandemic by automotive manufacturers. Global eCommerce firm drivvn, which works with 15 vehicle manufacturers in 17 countries, saw sales through its platform hit £382m in 2020. While the shift to digital retail has been accelerated by the pandemic, it is [...]

Nissan has named Guillaume Cartier as its new chairperson for the Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region. He will take up his role on 1 April. He said: “I am thrilled to be leading this culturally rich and diverse region into a period of unprecedented change for the automotive industry, and with [...]

Volvo has confirmed plans to become a fully electric car company by 2030. By then, the company intends to sell only fully electric cars and phase out any car in its global portfolio with an internal combustion engine, including hybrids. The company has already said it aims for 50% of its global sales to consist [...]

A majority of motorists now say they will consider an electric car in the near future. According to research by the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk, this is the first time a majority of car buyers have signalled that their switch to an EV is imminent. The findings are also supported by a marked increase in [...]

Nissan has announced plans for a major expansion to renewable energy generation at its Sunderland plant. Complementing the plant’s existing wind turbines and solar farm, the proposed 20MW solar farm extension represents a further step in Nissan’s path to carbon neutrality. If approved, the 37,000-panel extension would result in 20% of the plant’s energy coming [...]