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New Vauxhall MD named as brand targets return to growth

Steve Catlin, currently head of Volvo Car Financial Services UK, returns to Stellantis's British brand

2 June 2025
New Vauxhall MD named as brand targets return to growth
RML VarEVolt battery
Manufacturing

UK firm RML gets approval for world's highest-density EV battery

Conformity of Production approval satisfies a requirement for many big OEMs and major car makers

2 June 2025
UK firm RML gets approval for world's highest-density EV battery
Lepas L8 front quarter static
Corporate

'Too many brands?' Why Chery is adding Lepas to Jaecoo and Omoda

Lepas is the fourth Chery brand bound for the UK, alongside Omoda, Jaecoo and iCaur

2 June 2025
'Too many brands?' Why Chery is adding Lepas to Jaecoo and Omoda
Renee Knott Aston Martin project manager
Project management is a passion for Aston Martin’s Renee Knott
Manufacturing

Aston project boss: building excellent cars is a team sport

Top execs get the credit for successful launches, but it wouldn't be possible without an army of backstage heroes

30 May 2025
Aston project boss: building excellent cars is a team sport
Toyota Corolla production Burnaston
The Toyota Corolla, made in Burnaston, is among the UK's most prominent vehicular exports
Manufacturing

April production of new cars and vans hits lowest level since 1952

Excepting Covid-hit 2020, the UK's output of 59,203 cars and CVs was the worst for the month in 73 years

29 May 2025
April production of new cars and vans hits lowest level since 1952
Jeep boss Antonio Filosa with Wrangler
Finance and corporate

Ex-Jeep boss Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO

Stellantis ends six-month process to select a replacement for Carlos Tavares

28 May 2025
Ex-Jeep boss Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO
Volvo EX30 production in Ghent. Belgium
Finance and corporate

Volvo confirms 3000 job cuts as part of £1.4bn savings drive

More than 2000 roles at Volvo's Sweden offices axed as the company battles strong industry headwinds

27 May 2025
Volvo confirms 3000 job cuts as part of £1.4bn savings drive
renault twingo concept 2025 front quarter static 0
Renault believes it has already cracked China Speed – the new Twingo will take just 21 months to develop
Manufacturing

How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'

Much faster development times are giving Chinese newcomers the edge, but global giants are learning fast

27 May 2025
How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'
O2A0072
Manufacturing

BYD to build Dolphin Surf electric car at new factory in Hungary

BYD will be one of the first Chinese companies to build cars in Europe, creating "thousands" of jobs

22 May 2025
BYD to build Dolphin Surf electric car at new factory in Hungary
Lotus Emira production
Manufacturing

After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details

Many UK car makers still remain in the lurch as crucial details have yet to come to light

22 May 2025
After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details

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