Corporate

Kia names new European vans boss

Movers and shakers: Erhan Eren will lead Korean firm's European vans and commercial vehicle arm

2 March 2026
Kia names new European vans boss
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Renault Embleme concept previews a Scenic EV replacement that could use a REx powertrain
Electric vehicles

Renault CEO calls for range-extender EVs to replace 'fake PHEVs'

François Provost slams plug-in hybrids that prioritise combustion engine and have short electric-only range

2 March 2026
Renault CEO calls for range-extender EVs to replace 'fake PHEVs'
Electric vehicles

Niche no more: How Polestar will become a mainstream EV firm

Incumbent CEO Lohscheller is targeting expanded European sales and is eyeing the US market

27 February 2026
Niche no more: How Polestar will become a mainstream EV firm
Manufacturing

UK car production off to slow start in 2026 as exports decline

Output down more than 8% as fewer cars built for overseas markets

27 February 2026
UK car production off to slow start in 2026 as exports decline
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£850k Valhalla supercar is expected to contribute to improved profits in 2026
Finance and corporate

Aston Martin to cut staff costs by 20% as tariffs dent profits

Aston details significant restructuring programme in response to 36% drop in profit last year

25 February 2026
Aston Martin to cut staff costs by 20% as tariffs dent profits
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Renault has begun building drones for Turgis Gaillard in Le Mans
Manufacturing

European car companies target military projects to fill lost business

Business lost to the influx of Chinese rivals and the shift towards EVs has sparked a pivot from makers

24 February 2026
European car companies target military projects to fill lost business
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New Audi tech boss Mohr has been at Lamborghini for three years
Finance and corporate

Lamborghini technology boss heads to Audi to lead R&D

Rouven Mohr replaces Geoffrey Bouquot following a three-year stint in Sant'Agata

23 February 2026
Lamborghini technology boss heads to Audi to lead R&D
Corporate

Renault boss: partnerships important but firm also "strong alone"

Tie-ups with Nissan, Ford, Geely and more serve as "boosters for competitiveness" for the French giant

19 February 2026
Renault boss: partnerships important but firm also "strong alone"
Business

Renault targets global line-up expansion to continue growth

French firm has enjoyed a notable turnaround in the last four years under its ‘Renaulution’ strategy

19 February 2026
Renault targets global line-up expansion to continue growth
Corporate

Trump’s £37 billion electric car U-turn is an open goal for China

Decision to halt EV purchase incentives and kill planned emissions rules has negated billions in investment

19 February 2026
Trump’s £37 billion electric car U-turn is an open goal for China

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