With UK car manufacturing grinding to a halt in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many firms have been announcing plans to restart production in the coming weeks and months. But the first…

Nissan is working with around 30 dealer sites around the UK to provide 100 cars to NHS workers who need transport during the coronavirus pandemic. The vehicles, which include the Micra, Juke, Qashqai and electric Leaf,…

Automotive manufacturer plants need to reopen as soon as possible is the clear message sent out by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) following the coronavirus lockdown. The body, which represents 16 major European passenger and…

The coronavirus pandemic has made people more aware of cleanliness than ever. Though the COVID-19 is most dangerously transmitted from person to person, it can also live on harder surfaces – meaning that ensuring any…

Dacia has announced it will offer a free home delivery service to all customers buying a new car through its ‘Buy Online’ platform. The manufacturer is one of few that enables customers to buy their…

Ford has announced plans to help new car and van customers during the coronavirus outbreak by offering financial support for the first few months of ownership. Called the ‘Peace of Mind’ programme, it equates to…

University College London engineers have teamed up with clinicians at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and Mercedes Formula One to develop a breathing aid that could help keep coronavirus patients out of intensive care. The…

With the government issuing advice to everyone to ‘stay at home’, and only use our vehicles for essential reasons, it means many cars will be sat unmoved and untouched. Though current social restrictions are likely…

MG has announced that it will be supplying up to 100 ZS EVs to NHS agencies up and down the country to help the health service tackle the ongoing spread of Covid-19. The cars are…

Update: Dealerships have now been given the green light to open on June 1. Sites need to display certificate which shows they comply with government guidance on managing the risk of coronavirus. Social distancing will also…

Motorists driving a vehicle with an MOT that expires after March 30 will get an automatic six-month extension on it. The move was announced this morning by the Department for Transport (DfT) as the government…