Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

Volvo V90 in dealer
Volvo was among the first brands to move to the agency model in the UK
News

Car makers still dream of move to agency sales model

Agency model means car makers sell directly to drivers, paying dealers a flat fee for each sale handled

21 November 2025
Car makers still dream of move to agency sales model
Leapmotor B03X at Guangzhou motor show 3
News

Leapmotor B03X revealed as tiny boxy SUV to rival Puma Gen-E

New crossover renamed from A10 to reflect blocky look; due in UK next year at around £25,000

21 November 2025
Leapmotor B03X revealed as tiny boxy SUV to rival Puma Gen-E
Wayve Ford Mustang Mach E
News

A ride in UK's first autonomous taxi reveals the future of driverless cars

'Autonomous vehicle 2.0', which relies on artificial intelligence, could unlock the future of driverless cars

17 November 2025
A ride in UK's first autonomous taxi reveals the future of driverless cars
Freelander JLR Logo
News

New Freelander brand to reveal first car "in coming months"

It will be the first of a new range of models to wear JLR's Freelander badge; they will at first be sold only in China

14 November 2025
New Freelander brand to reveal first car "in coming months"
Vauxhall Astra Electric front quarter
News

How I'll get Vauxhall back on track: new boss tells all

Vauxhall is a very different company to when Steve Catlin was last there; he aims to return it to the glory days

14 November 2025
How I'll get Vauxhall back on track: new boss tells all
Renault 4 Ford Puma Gen E Mini Aceman
News

Renault says the EU needs its own ZEV mandate

Legislators must force gradual ramp-up in EV sales else face a "cliff-edge" scenario

11 November 2025
Renault says the EU needs its own ZEV mandate
Ford water tower
News

New Ford of Europe boss faces gruelling rebuild

Sales have halved since 2015 – and now the Chinese are eating its lunch

11 November 2025
New Ford of Europe boss faces gruelling rebuild
Nick Gibbs charging VW ID 3
Opinion

Pay-per-mile tax misses the point of smart EV driving

Pay-per-mile charges are inevitable but the government's proposal fails to take advantage of EVs' best features

6 November 2025
Pay-per-mile tax misses the point of smart EV driving
Bentley Continental GT front quarter static
News

Bentley fortunes droop in contrast to stablemate Lamborghini

British brand's profits dropped by almost two-thirds in the first nine months of 2025

4 November 2025
Bentley fortunes droop in contrast to stablemate Lamborghini
Vauxhall Steve Catlin
Steve Catlin was appointed as Vauxhall's managing director in June
News

Vauxhall UK MD wants "fair playing field" as cheap Chinese EVs surge

Chinese rivals are offering "extraordinary value" that European marques can't compete with, says Steve Catlin

31 October 2025
Vauxhall UK MD wants "fair playing field" as cheap Chinese EVs surge
Land Cruiser
News

Japan plays to strengths at Tokyo show as China threat looms large

Big unveilings from Toyota, Subaru and Mazda signify a renewed push from the Japanese car makers

28 October 2025
Japan plays to strengths at Tokyo show as China threat looms large

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