Electric vehicles

EU warms to new small car segment – but what comes next?

E-car class is planned to deliver environmentally friendly, affordable small cars in the vein of Japan's kei machinery

29 September 2025
EU warms to new small car segment – but what comes next?
Corporate

'The next Tesla' has already been here for seven years

Rivian has gone from start-up to industry force in just one model generation – such that it's now a lynchpin for VW

26 September 2025
'The next Tesla' has already been here for seven years
Business

How Porsche’s EV ‘sweet spot’ turned sour

Chastened car maker retreats back into combustion engines after its US and China EV plans hit trouble

25 September 2025
How Porsche’s EV ‘sweet spot’ turned sour
Vehicle manufacturing

UK car production fell in August; JLR cyber attack will hit September

The decline has mainly been attributed to planned maintenance and retooling of factories

25 September 2025
UK car production fell in August; JLR cyber attack will hit September
Corporate

Mercedes-AMG boss in new role and tech chief Schäfer replaced

Michael Schiebe takes over Mercedes' production division, as Jörg Burzer named new chief technology officer

24 September 2025
Mercedes-AMG boss in new role and tech chief Schäfer replaced
Changan S07 front quarter static
Changan Deepal S07 was designed in Italy and engineered in the UK
Corporate

How Changan went from one man to market launch in 18 months

The catchphrase 'China speed' doesn't just apply to R&D but also how the firms operate

23 September 2025
How Changan went from one man to market launch in 18 months
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

19 September 2025
The best pick-up trucks - driven, rated and ranked
Software

In-car software subscriptions face uncertain future

Negative reaction from customers has dampened enthusiasm for what could have been a money-spinner

19 September 2025
In-car software subscriptions face uncertain future
Nissan 20 23 concept
Nissan's Paddington studio penned the 20-23 concept to celebrate its 20-year anniversary in 2023. It previewed the recently launched Mk6 Micra
Business

Nissan to downsize London design studio, close others in costs push

Cutbacks are latest phase of plan to claw back £3.8 billion loss that Nissan recorded last year

17 September 2025
Nissan to downsize London design studio, close others in costs push
Vehicle manufacturing

Ford cuts 1000 jobs at Explorer, Capri factory amid weak EV demand

Ford's German EV factory is running well below capacity as European demand lags expectations

16 September 2025
Ford cuts 1000 jobs at Explorer, Capri factory amid weak EV demand

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