Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent
Volvo XC90 RT 2025   ME 29
Recently updated XC90 has been on sale since 2015
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Volvo XC90 confirmed for third generation, likely with PHEV power

"We will need a new XC90," says Volvo CEO, and a Mk3 could be based on long-range XC70 PHEV

Volvo XC90 confirmed for third generation, likely with PHEV power
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Chinese EVs set to be excluded from UK's Electric Car Grant

Other EVs manufactured in Asian countries, such as in Korea or Japan, are also expected not to qualify

Chinese EVs set to be excluded from UK's Electric Car Grant
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Revived Freelander brand reveals new logo ahead of first car in 2026

Joint venture between JLR and Chery is set to launch this time next year with a mid-sized PHEV SUV

Revived Freelander brand reveals new logo ahead of first car in 2026
Renault Rafale AI tunnel check
AI is used to check the fit and finish of cars coming off the production line
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Renault taps metaverse tech in race to build cars quicker

Toyota Production System has long been the benchmark but Renault claims its metaverse helps it compete

Renault taps metaverse tech in race to build cars quicker
231026 nissan jms23 test drive 60
Some of Japan's best-sellers are kei cars - like the Nissan Sakura
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Could a cost-slashing small-car category actually work in Europe?

Since 2019, Europe has lost 48 sub-€15k cars - but a new small car category could revive the segment

Could a cost-slashing small-car category actually work in Europe?
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What the Hethel is really going on with Lotus in the UK?

Is Hethel under threat? Will the brand actually move production to the US? This is what we know

What the Hethel is really going on with Lotus in the UK?
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How to make the UK appealing to car manufacturers again

The new Industrial Strategy aims to boost vehicle production by 400k, but there’s a hard road ahead

How to make the UK appealing to car manufacturers again
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Lotus denies plans to close Hethel plant as government talks to begin

Autocar understands plans are being mooted that could end production at the brand's UK factory

Lotus denies plans to close Hethel plant as government talks to begin
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Lotus mulls PHEV sports cars in commitment to ICE power

Eletre SUV will be first to gain a hybrid powertrain but sports cars are also being investigated

Lotus mulls PHEV sports cars in commitment to ICE power
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Battery swap renaissance promises fast EV fills from petrol stations

Battery swapping is popular in China but has yet to materialise in Europe – until now

Battery swap renaissance promises fast EV fills from petrol stations

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