Corporate

New CEO named for Renault's EV development spin-off

Josep Maria Recasens takes the helm of Ampere, replacing Luca de Meo

25 March 2025
New CEO named for Renault's EV development spin-off
Electric vehicles

Are electric cars making money for car companies yet?

The shift to electric cars has massively hurt profitability for many firms, but there are signs of hope ahead

25 March 2025
Are electric cars making money for car companies yet?
tesla model y 2025 front quarter
The Model Y crossover is Tesla's best-selling model
Car sales

Tesla sales in Europe drop 45% as facelifted Model Y introduced

American electric car manufacturer records its lowest February share of the market in five years

24 March 2025
Tesla sales in Europe drop 45% as facelifted Model Y introduced
yangwangu97
BYD perceives the Yangwang U9 as a rival for the likes of Ferrari's SF90
Electric vehicles

BYD's bold plan to take on Mercedes, Ferrari and more

BYD has grown its sales almost tenfold in five years – now it's aiming for world domination

21 March 2025
BYD's bold plan to take on Mercedes, Ferrari and more
BYD production line China
BYD has increased its global sales tenfold in five years
Manufacturing

BYD rules out UK factory as conditions "not friendly"

UK is a "very high priority" as a market but won't host a plant due to insufficient labour

19 March 2025
BYD rules out UK factory as conditions "not friendly"
Business

Renault to open central London showroom in premium push

UK marketing director says brand wants to open spaces "where you wouldn't necessarily be looking for us"

19 March 2025
Renault to open central London showroom in premium push
Finance and corporate

Bentley profits dip as investment ramps up for electric future

Bosses insist the British luxury car brand is on track to go electric-only by 2035 – but flexibility is key

19 March 2025
Bentley profits dip as investment ramps up for electric future
Business

Audi earnings hit in tough 2024 - and 2025 "will not be any easier"

German firm blames results on supply bottlenecks, global political tensions and increased competition from China

18 March 2025
Audi earnings hit in tough 2024 - and 2025 "will not be any easier"
Ford Craiova cars
Courier (silver) and Puma (yellow) are built at Craiova
Manufacturing

Ford Highway: the road that Puma built

Building cars in road-deficient Romania is hard work, but Ford’s persistence is paying off

18 March 2025
Ford Highway: the road that Puma built
Electric cars

Audi to cut 7500 jobs in Germany amid cost-cutting measures

German firm says agreement with unions will give it flexibility to thrive in EV transition

17 March 2025
Audi to cut 7500 jobs in Germany amid cost-cutting measures

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