China dominates global battery production, but Europe and the UK is starting to make inroads. Britishvolt and Northvolt are two of the big names at the forefront of the shift, but can a more localised battery production ever hope to compete with the scale of China? Or is this the way to ensure car production remains in Europe? How are the OEMs reacting? We dig into this and more in the webinar, covering everything from gigafactories to sustainability.
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Should car factories be nimble in the shift to electrification, or will scale be the key? Micro-factories aren't a new concept but are gaining in popularity thanks to start-up disruptors, yet legacy manufacturers are ploughing billions into enormous sites. Is a huge shift on the horizon?
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As car sales head increasingly online, how do the luxury brands ensure that you give customers a ‘premium’ digital experience?
Join the conversation with guest speakers Darren Jobling, CEO at ZeroLight, Brett Ward, CTO at H.R Owen and Autocar's very own Editor, Mark Tisshaw.
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The semiconductor crisis and ever more complex supply chains have threatened car production like never before. Is the just-in-time model no longer fit for purpose?
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Polestar and Stellantis are at the forefront of this shift, among others. But what does it actually mean for retailers and customers?
We will be joined by guests from OEMs, retailers and a digital agency behind the changes, as we take a detailed look at the implications.
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Bentley has announced that its first electric car, to arrive in 2025, will be built at the luxury firm’s Crewe plant in the UK. The company has also achieved record-breaking sales for two consecutive years, with the numbers driven by new hybrid variants and customer demand in Asia.
Join us for a free webinar as we discuss all the latest developments with the boss of Bentley, Adrian Hallmark, delving into those impressive sales figures, what it means for the factory in Crewe and how the firm’s electrification plans are shaping up.
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A deep dive into the technology and implications of synthetic petrol with industry experts.
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The semiconductor crisis - how to solve it
In a year of disruption, is this the most significant issue of all?
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Brexit: the impact on the UK aftermarket
The UK's parts trade must prepare for supply chain disruption and extra paperwork
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The garage of today, tomorrow and the future
The industry talks endlessly about the 'megatrends' in car design. Can independents cope?
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Getting back to growth after Covid
The aftermarket parts supply chain has been hit hard. Is it audacious to plan a path for growth?
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Online vs bricks 'n' mortar
Is it a digital or physical outlook for car retailers in the future?
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The truth about autonomous cars
Pipe dream or the next big thing? Our experts tell all...
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Emerging from the coronavirus
Life is slowing returning to normal - but is it in the car industry?
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In conversation with SMMT boss Mike Hawes
The future of UK car manufacturing, Brexit uncertainty and booming post-lockdown car sales
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