Business

'Too many brands?' Why Chery is adding Lepas to Jaecoo and Omoda

Lepas is the fourth Chery brand bound for the UK, alongside Omoda, Jaecoo and iCaur

2 June 2025
'Too many brands?' Why Chery is adding Lepas to Jaecoo and Omoda
Renee Knott Aston Martin project manager
Project management is a passion for Aston Martin’s Renee Knott
Business

Aston project boss: building excellent cars is a team sport

Top execs get the credit for successful launches, but it wouldn't be possible without an army of backstage heroes

30 May 2025
Aston project boss: building excellent cars is a team sport
Toyota Corolla production Burnaston
The Toyota Corolla, made in Burnaston, is among the UK's most prominent vehicular exports
Business

April production of new cars and vans hits lowest level since 1952

Excepting Covid-hit 2020, the UK's output of 59,203 cars and CVs was the worst for the month in 73 years

29 May 2025
April production of new cars and vans hits lowest level since 1952
Business

Ex-Jeep boss Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO

Stellantis ends six-month process to select a replacement for Carlos Tavares

28 May 2025
Ex-Jeep boss Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO
Business

Volvo confirms 3000 job cuts as part of £1.4bn savings drive

More than 2000 roles at Volvo's Sweden offices axed as the company battles strong industry headwinds

27 May 2025
Volvo confirms 3000 job cuts as part of £1.4bn savings drive
renault twingo concept 2025 front quarter static 0
Renault believes it has already cracked China Speed – the new Twingo will take just 21 months to develop
Business

How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'

Much faster development times are giving Chinese newcomers the edge, but global giants are learning fast

27 May 2025
How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'
Business

BYD to build Dolphin Surf electric car at new factory in Hungary

BYD will be one of the first Chinese companies to build cars in Europe, creating "thousands" of jobs

22 May 2025
BYD to build Dolphin Surf electric car at new factory in Hungary
Business

After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details

Many UK car makers still remain in the lurch as crucial details have yet to come to light

22 May 2025
After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details
Business

Nissan has "all the ingredients to be a big winner" in EV race – new boss Taylor

Speaking for the first time since taking over the role, James Taylor details and discusses Nissan UK's future

21 May 2025
Nissan has "all the ingredients to be a big winner" in EV race – new boss Taylor
Business

Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs

Downsizing and thermal efficiency are key to the engine builder's mission as growth in EV uptake slows

20 May 2025
Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs

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