Finance and corporate

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
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Renault believes it has already cracked China Speed – the new Twingo will take just 21 months to develop
Manufacturing

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'
Corporate

Lamborghini appoints new UK boss amid big year

Davide Sfrecola will oversee launch of Temerario and opening of new Mayfair showroom

23 May 2025
Lamborghini appoints new UK boss amid big year
Manufacturing

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
Manufacturing

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
Manufacturing

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
Corporate

Citroen appoints VW Group France boss as new CEO

Outgoing boss Thierry Koskas had been in role since 2023; oversaw launches of new C3 and C5 Aircross

19 May 2025
Citroen appoints VW Group France boss as new CEO
Vehicle manufacturing

Hyundai to build 50,000 cars annually in Saudi Arabia

New joint venture makes Hyundai the first major foreign manufacturer to set up in the Gulf country

19 May 2025
Hyundai to build 50,000 cars annually in Saudi Arabia
Finance and corporate

VW Group CEO campaigns against costs as profits drop 37%

Oliver Blume says the Volkswagen Group "must address all cost categories" as part of turnaround plan

16 May 2025
VW Group CEO campaigns against costs as profits drop 37%

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