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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

A deep dive into the technology and implications of synthetic petrol with industry experts.

The semiconductor crisis hit at just the wrong moment as retailers began to open up again. It’s clear the shortage isn’t going to be a quick fix, but what can industry and businesses do about it? 

The pandemic led to big shifts in the car buying world, as retailers adapted to click and collect services to keep their businesses going. But is the future digital , or will we keep visiting a physical showroom to buy cars? 

Manufacturers and governments are pushing autonomous driving technology, but how realistic are they being? Will it work, and do people want it? 

Electric cars offer a huge opportunity in terms of reducing pollution levels, but present equally as large infrastructure challenges to get the UK ready for mass adoption of BEVs. 

Last year was a record one for electric car sales. With the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel now a step closer, electric cars will become far more established in the mainstream in 2021.