Manufacturing

Nissan Sunderland plant to close if EU rules freeze out UK

New EU laws seek to boost 'Made in Europe' manufacturing to combat cheaper models from China

5 March 2026
Nissan Sunderland plant to close if EU rules freeze out UK
Electric vehicles

Inside the UK-led battle to cut the cost of EV repair bills

Many EVs have parts vulnerable to damage and nightmarish to repair; Thatcham Research aims to change that

5 March 2026
Inside the UK-led battle to cut the cost of EV repair bills
Business

First details of new Renault concept and Dacia crossover coming this week

French firm will also announce next future-looking strategy on 10 March, named Futuready

3 March 2026
First details of new Renault concept and Dacia crossover coming this week
Business

Why it’s not easy for car makers in the US to ditch electric cars

Regulatory changes have led to car makers writing off the equivalent of almost $40 billion in EV investments

3 March 2026
Why it’s not easy for car makers in the US to ditch electric cars
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
Renault Embleme front quarter
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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