Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent
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

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

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

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

Renault says the EU needs its own ZEV mandate
News

New Ford of Europe boss faces gruelling rebuild

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

New Ford of Europe boss faces gruelling rebuild
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

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

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

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

Japan plays to strengths at Tokyo show as China threat looms large
Renault Boreal front quarter
The Renault Boreal represents a redoubling of the brand's efforts in Latin America
News

European giants look to 'third engine' markets for new growth

Stellantis, Renault and Volkswagen Group want more sales – and developing regions could provide them

European giants look to 'third engine' markets for new growth
News

Why European car factories are courting Chinese manufacturers

BYD, Chery and Leapmotor are leading Chinese brands' charge to build cars locally rather than importing

Why European car factories are courting Chinese manufacturers

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