Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

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News

New MG concept to preview Renault 5 rival

Expected to be badged MG 2, the new EV will slot below the new MG 4 Urban in a growing line-up

6 March 2026
New MG concept to preview Renault 5 rival
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News

Plug-in hybrid Lotus Eletre will arrive in June with 939bhp

New SUV, named Eletre X, marks brand's return to combustion power; will sit alongside EV as standalone model

6 March 2026
Plug-in hybrid Lotus Eletre will arrive in June with 939bhp
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The Vauxhall Corsa is Stellantis's best-seller in the UK
News

Stellantis will shrink UK operations without ZEV mandate changes

Europe boss Emanuele Cappellano says car makers are bleeding money in trying to hit EV targets

6 March 2026
Stellantis will shrink UK operations without ZEV mandate changes
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News

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
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News

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
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Renault Embleme concept previews a Scenic EV replacement that could use a REx powertrain
News

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'
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Diesel remains a popular option in premium cars; JLR is the UK's biggest seller of such models
Opinion

Diesel is on life support but refusing to die

Could Stellantis restoring diesel options to several models in Europe signal an oil-burner renaissance?

25 February 2026
Diesel is on life support but refusing to die
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Renault has begun building drones for Turgis Gaillard in Le Mans
News

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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News

Trump’s £37 billion electric car U-turn is an open goal for China

Decision to halt EV purchase incentives and kill planned emissions rules has negated billions in investment

19 February 2026
Trump’s £37 billion electric car U-turn is an open goal for China
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News

A-Class rides again: Mercedes goes for growth with huge sales push

As rival manufacturers reversed their profit-maximising strategies, Mercedes held firm – but it hasn't worked

18 February 2026
A-Class rides again: Mercedes goes for growth with huge sales push
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News

Japan car industry unites to survive amid extreme pressure

US tariffs, emissions regulations, supply issues and the rise of Chinese brands have threatened Japan's titans

16 February 2026
Japan car industry unites to survive amid extreme pressure

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