Manufacturing

Nissan CEO "sure" it can find partner to share Sunderland factory

Nissan recently shut one of two lines at the plant in a cost-cutting move following a decline in production

14 May 2026
Nissan CEO "sure" it can find partner to share Sunderland factory
Car sales

Chinese leap ahead of Japanese in UK after sales surge

Jump in registrations from Chery, MG and BYD have put them comfortably ahead of Toyota and Nissan

14 May 2026
Chinese leap ahead of Japanese in UK after sales surge
Manufacturing

Why inviting the Chinese to share factories could prove tough

European factories could prove cheaper for Chinese brands than paying import tariffs, stoking negotiations

8 May 2026
Why inviting the Chinese to share factories could prove tough
Finance

Bentley posts first quarterly loss since 2020

British manufacturer blames US tariffs, Middle East disruption and slower-than-expected rollout of updated models

7 May 2026
Bentley posts first quarterly loss since 2020
Corporate

Peugeot leans on Dongfeng tech and sharp styling in China push

New Concept 6 and Concept 8 preview fresh charge in Chinese market – and they could come to Europe too

7 May 2026
Peugeot leans on Dongfeng tech and sharp styling in China push
Electric cars

UK records two millionth EV sale – but 'will miss' 2026 ZEV target

EVs currently make up 23% of all new cars sold in 2026 – well short of the government's 33% target

5 May 2026
UK records two millionth EV sale – but 'will miss' 2026 ZEV target
Vans

Europe's van giants forced to adapt under threat from new EV rivals

Cheap, electric-focused newcomers from Asia are forcing established brands to rethink – and get in on the act

5 May 2026
Europe's van giants forced to adapt under threat from new EV rivals
Corporate

Honda UK appoints new head of automotive

Movers and shakers: Michael Doyle returns to UK arm after three years in southern Africa

1 May 2026
Honda UK appoints new head of automotive
Manufacturing

Plans to build electric Minis in Oxford in limbo

'Rules of origin' requirements in European Union leave EV future hanging in the balance

1 May 2026
Plans to build electric Minis in Oxford in limbo
Corporate

Porsche sells stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group

Consortium purchases Porsche’s 45% share of Bugatti Rimac and 20.6% share of Rimac Groujp

24 April 2026
Porsche sells stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group

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