Drivers of Change

Entries open for Autocar Drivers of Change: New Talent awards 2025

Drivers of Change awards return to celebrate new automotive talent from under-represented backgrounds

28 July 2025
Entries open for Autocar Drivers of Change: New Talent awards 2025
Vehicle manufacturing

UK-built Nissan Leaf in "very strong position" for new EV grant

Sunderland-built crossover is set to benefit from new incentive – but UK boss denies rules were written for Nissan

28 July 2025
UK-built Nissan Leaf in "very strong position" for new EV grant
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New Renault Trafic, Goelette and Estafette are due to launch from next year
Vans

Customisable fleet software key to Renault’s bold van plan

Renault now no.3 LCV maker in a tough UK market, eyes growth with customisable open-source software in new vans

28 July 2025
Customisable fleet software key to Renault’s bold van plan
Corporate

Renault design chief Gilles Vidal moves to Stellantis

Vidal joined the French brand in 2020 from Peugeot; says he is "enthusiastic" about return

25 July 2025
Renault design chief Gilles Vidal moves to Stellantis
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Uptick in demand for less profitable electric cars also weighed on VW Group's margins
Finance

Volkswagen Group profits down 29% in first six months of 2025

US tariffs cost the group €1.3bn in Q2 alone, while sales of less profitable EVs dented margins further

25 July 2025
Volkswagen Group profits down 29% in first six months of 2025
Electric vehicles

New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts

The ECG promises £650m in funding, but car makers have already had to discount their EVs by £6.5bn

25 July 2025
New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts
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Closure of Stellantis's Luton van factory played a significant role in the decline
Manufacturing

UK car manufacturing hits lowest point in 72 years

Excluding Covid-hit 2020, the first half of 2025 was the worst for UK car factories since 1953

24 July 2025
UK car manufacturing hits lowest point in 72 years
Car sales

Renault: Electric car grants needed “for some years” to come

European EV market growth is "not at the speed expected", says Renault's global sales boss

23 July 2025
Renault: Electric car grants needed “for some years” to come
Car sales

Dacia says Bigster success gives it freedom for the future

"Very significant" sales of brand's biggest, most expensive model yet gives it more flexibility

23 July 2025
Dacia says Bigster success gives it freedom for the future
Government and legislation

Car makers can self-register EVs and get paid government grant

Loopholes in UK's new Electric Car Grant could also unnecessarily boost fleet sales

22 July 2025
Car makers can self-register EVs and get paid government grant

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