Business

Fiat still interested in 124 Spider successor

MX-5-based roadster has been withdrawn from sale in the UK but Fiat is open to another partnership for a sequel

6 March 2019
Fiat still interested in 124 Spider successor
Business

Nissan could cut production shifts at Sunderland, says report

Japanese car maker says it doesn't comment on rumours following Sky News claims

5 March 2019
Nissan could cut production shifts at Sunderland, says report
Demand for plug-in hybrids has slowed since government grants were cut
Business

UK car registrations grow slightly in February

Electrified vehicles help spur growth, although plug-in hybrid demand is slowing after cut in government incentives

5 March 2019
UK car registrations grow slightly in February
Business

Nissan will bring range extending hybrid tech to Europe

Nissan announces it will bring its e-Power range extending hybrid system to European markets by 2022, with no plug-in capability

5 March 2019
Nissan will bring range extending hybrid tech to Europe
Business

Carlos Ghosn: ex-Nissan boss granted bail by Japanese court

Former chairman could be released from prison today after four months in detention

5 March 2019
Carlos Ghosn: ex-Nissan boss granted bail by Japanese court
Ford Fiesta
Ford aims to cut slow-selling models from its European line-up
Business

Ford axes 40% of UK Fiesta line-up to boost profitability in Europe

Discontinuation of slow-selling models brings price of cheapest Fiesta up to £15,665 from £13,965

4 March 2019
Ford axes 40% of UK Fiesta line-up to boost profitability in Europe
Brexit
Brexit, the rise of EVs, China's market slump - 2018 was a rollercoaster for new car sales
Business

Analysis: the worldwide car industry in numbers

The latest figures are in and they offer a fascinating insight into the future of the industry

4 March 2019
Analysis: the worldwide car industry in numbers
Business

Seat names Mercedes-Benz EV expert as new tech boss

Axel Andorff replaces long-time tech chief Matthias Rabe and will focus on electrification and connectivity plans

1 March 2019
Seat names Mercedes-Benz EV expert as new tech boss
Aston Martin Vantage
New Vantage helped Aston sell 1343 more units than in 2017
Business

Aston Martin sales rose by 25% in 2018

But while sales growth was strong, £68m pre-tax losses announced today have hit its share price hard

28 February 2019
Aston Martin sales rose by 25% in 2018
Business

UK car production falls due to slump in overseas demand

Chinese market struggles fuel eighth straight month of UK car manufacturing decline

28 February 2019
UK car production falls due to slump in overseas demand

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