Electric cars

VW sales boss: ZEV mandate will increase ICE car prices in UK

Martin Sander warns that manufacturers will need to compensate for heavy EV discounts by hiking ICE prices

12 March 2026
VW sales boss: ZEV mandate will increase ICE car prices in UK
Manufacturing

Stellantis priming Spanish plant to build Leapmotor B10 for Europe

Spanish production line will open by the end of the year, boosting brand's push into Europe

9 January 2026
Stellantis priming Spanish plant to build Leapmotor B10 for Europe
Manufacturing

BMW slams 'protectionist' Made in Europe laws as 'doomed to fail'

New EU act is intended to help European car makers in fight against cheaper Chinese imports

13 March 2026
BMW slams 'protectionist' Made in Europe laws as 'doomed to fail'
Changan Deepal S05 parked
Changan is looking to localise production with a European factory
Manufacturing

Changan building dealer network as it accelerates UK expansion

Chinese manufacturer is making significant investment in the UK with the goal of local production

22 April 2026
Changan building dealer network as it accelerates UK expansion
Car sales

China takes big chunk of UK's new car market

MG took second place in December, behind only VW – so why aren't European rivals pushing back?

12 January 2026
China takes big chunk of UK's new car market
Corporate

Stellantis loses €22.3bn after "over-estimating" EV adoption

"Poor operational execution" under former CEO Carlos Tavares has manifested in financial woe for the giant

26 February 2026
Stellantis loses €22.3bn after "over-estimating" EV adoption
Best cars

The best pick-up trucks - driven, rated and ranked

With cargo space, versatility and luxury features, pick-up trucks have become great alternatives to cars

7 May 2026
The best pick-up trucks - driven, rated and ranked
Corporate

Nissan appoints Messina to replace Cartier as new AMIEO chair

Senior vice president Messina will start new role on 1 October, allowing Cartier to focus on global position

19 September 2025
Nissan appoints Messina to replace Cartier as new AMIEO chair
Business

Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers

Ford once championed the idea of a world car, but increasingly "regionalised" business favours tie-ups

14 January 2026
Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers
Electric vehicles

MPs warn ZEV mandate will damage UK automotive industry

Business and Trade Committee calls on the government to bring forward review of enforced EV sales targets

21 May 2026
MPs warn ZEV mandate will damage UK automotive industry

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