Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent
News

Bentley posts first quarterly loss since 2020

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

Bentley posts first quarterly loss since 2020
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Fusilier was delayed and will be launched "probably by 2028"
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Ineos using shared platforms to fast-track new range of smaller 4x4s

Ineos avoids more "ground-up" cars like the Grenadier in bid to cut costs and accelerate expansion

Ineos using shared platforms to fast-track new range of smaller 4x4s
News

Nissan to shut production line at Sunderland in cost-saving move

Japanese manufacturer will also cut 900 jobs across Europe - but confirms roles at Sunderland are safe

Nissan to shut production line at Sunderland in cost-saving move
News

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

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

Porsche-Rimac split is a blow for European automotive innovation

Porsche's investment in Rimac started in 2018 but it has now completely severed ties in the loss-making firm

Porsche-Rimac split is a blow for European automotive innovation
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Picture: Getty Images
Opinion

Can we rely on King Charles' charm, or should we build Trump a limo?

The first visit from a reigning monarch since 2007 could ease tensions – and tariffs on our car trade

Can we rely on King Charles' charm, or should we build Trump a limo?
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Audi A2s will form the basis for testing the Runabout, replacing the Riversimple Rasa (left)
News

UK FCEV maker Riversimple pivots to hydrogen-powered Audi A2

New project signals end of 10-year-old Rasa development car as firm switches to work on more practical Runabout

UK FCEV maker Riversimple pivots to hydrogen-powered Audi A2
Opinion

Has Tesla kicked off a price war with bargain Model 3 deal?

A Model 3 for £295pm with £295 down is a compelling deal, undercutting even petrol-powered superminis

Has Tesla kicked off a price war with bargain Model 3 deal?
News

Honda pulls e:Ny1 from UK market in great EV reset

Japanese company now sells no electric cars in the UK as it struggles with electrification globally

Honda pulls e:Ny1 from UK market in great EV reset
Opinion

Brexit still battering UK car industry 10 years later

EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act could exclude UK-built EVs, with significant ramifications

Brexit still battering UK car industry 10 years later
News

Level-three autonomy falters but China fear pushes car makers on

Key backers BMW and Mercedes pull support for next level of self-driving tech, citing low uptake and use limitations

Level-three autonomy falters but China fear pushes car makers on

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