Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

Volkswagen ID 3 2024 front tracking
VW's EV sales have halved this year compared with 2023
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ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands

Ford, Land Rover, Renault, VW and Toyota are among the biggest brands tailing the 22% target for 2024

22 July 2024
ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands
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Chinese car makers optimistic UK not planning to follow EU on tariffs

The mood among Chinese EV makers has been improved by signs that the UK will stick to the current 10% tariff

17 July 2024
Chinese car makers optimistic UK not planning to follow EU on tariffs
Defender Octa front quarter tracking Goodwood
The V8-powered Defender Octa embodies JLR's effort to sell more low-volume, high-price cars
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Inside JLR’s battle for ‘wallet share’ against posh sofa makers

Luxury 4x4s, especially Range Rovers, have moved far enough upmarket to compete with exclusive furniture

15 July 2024
Inside JLR’s battle for ‘wallet share’ against posh sofa makers
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max front quarter tracking
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max leads Russia's import rankings
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Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms

Great Wall Motor, Geely and Chery are among the biggest winners as Russia looks to restart car production

8 July 2024
Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms
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EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars begin today

Chinese car makers hit with tariffs of up to 37.6% while negotiations between Europe and China continue

4 July 2024
EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars begin today
Rivian
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What is Rivian's software secret that Volkswagen so covets?

German giant recently agreed to invest $5 billion in the troubled American EV start-up, with its code the prize

4 July 2024
What is Rivian's software secret that Volkswagen so covets?
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Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?

Public threat targets government's zero-emission vehicle mandate

2 July 2024
Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?
Volvo V90 estate with open boot
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Volvo believes estate demand has returned – but has it?

Estate fans are celebrating the return of the V60 and V90 but SUVs have slowed the wagon's roll in Europe

26 June 2024
Volvo believes estate demand has returned – but has it?
rivian r3 front
Tie-up provides Rivian with crucial financial aid, while aiding VW's software efforts
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VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help

The two companies have formed a joint venture to produce software-defined vehicles together

25 June 2024
VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help
byton m byte suv
Technically impressive Byton M-Byte never saw the light of day
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Byton boss: Lessons from the ashes of the Tesla-ignited start-up boom

The ex-CEO of one of the biggest EV start-up failures shares his painful learnings as Fisker joins the list

24 June 2024
Byton boss: Lessons from the ashes of the Tesla-ignited start-up boom
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'Stone age' EV tech depresses used values

ICE models are now becoming more valuable second-hand than electric equivalents

21 June 2024
'Stone age' EV tech depresses used values

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