Nick Gibbs

Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

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JLR hiked Range Rover prices in the US to offset impact of import tariffs

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JLR profits halved in spring as US import tariffs took hold

Trump's 27.5% import tariffs cost the company £254 million from April-June, before they were reduced

8 August 2025

JLR profits halved in spring as US import tariffs took hold

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Tata tightens its grip on JLR as the market waters turn choppy

Tata's PB Balaji's appointment as CEO reflects the Indian firm's desire to keep a tighter leash on its British concern

8 August 2025

Tata tightens its grip on JLR as the market waters turn choppy

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Exclusive: Lotus to name China boss as replacement for Matt Windle

Company's Chinese HQ takes a tighter rein as Europe boss Matt Windle steps down after four months

7 August 2025

Exclusive: Lotus to name China boss as replacement for Matt Windle

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Chinese disruptors set sights on UK pick-up market

UK's pick-up market has been resilient despite punitive tax measures against double-cab models

31 July 2025

Chinese disruptors set sights on UK pick-up market

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Are things about to go from bad to worse for Tesla?

Boss Elon Musk said “we probably could have a few rough quarters" after EV firm posted big losses

30 July 2025

Are things about to go from bad to worse for Tesla?

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The dangers threatening to unravel JLR’s magical turnaround

Electric cars, Jaguar's rebirth, and Discovery's next steps are all big challenges facing the British brand

29 July 2025

The dangers threatening to unravel JLR’s magical turnaround

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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

17 July 2025

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

17 July 2025

Chinese EVs set to be excluded from UK's Electric Car Grant

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Can the world's hottest growth market supercharge UK automotive?

A new trade deal has potentially unlocked India but barriers remain

15 July 2025

Can the world's hottest growth market supercharge UK automotive?

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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

8 July 2025

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

8 July 2025

Renault taps metaverse tech in race to build cars quicker

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