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Geely line-up comprises EX2, EX5 and Starray; three new models join next year
Business

Geely chases Chery with plan for 46,000 UK sales in 2027

Chinese brand aims to more than double sales next year, backed by three new cars and big fleet push

30 October 2026
Geely chases Chery with plan for 46,000 UK sales in 2027
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Business

Audi CEO joins Trump to announce firm's first US factory

Audi CEO announces plan to build SUVs Stateside – but faces heavy criticism from German workers

26 October 2026
Audi CEO joins Trump to announce firm's first US factory
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HVO100 – an alternative to diesel – is becoming increasingly popular
Environment and energy

Renewable fuels: Europe's last hope of saving the combustion engine

Is HVO use "burning food" or another opportunity to decarbonise our roads? EU legislators must decide

26 October 2026
Renewable fuels: Europe's last hope of saving the combustion engine
Corporate

China threatens retaliation if UK matches EU on tariffs

EU's 'Made in Europe' benefits could be vital for UK manufacturers – but would require risky imposition of tariffs

23 October 2026
China threatens retaliation if UK matches EU on tariffs
Business

Volvo to cut 2500 jobs after "very disappointing" profit downturn

Company announces "decisive reinforcement" to its turnaround plan as China and US sales spiral

23 October 2026
Volvo to cut 2500 jobs after "very disappointing" profit downturn
Manufacturing

Return of the world car: China backs one-size-fits-all approach

China's ability to build competitive cars at cheap prices shows that one product for all markets can work

22 October 2026
Return of the world car: China backs one-size-fits-all approach
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Fleets warned used luxury EVs lag ICE cars by up to 6.4% on resale

Fleet lists could be reshaped as electric luxury cars depreciate faster than petrol and diesel equivalents

20 October 2026
Fleets warned used luxury EVs lag ICE cars by up to 6.4% on resale
Business

Toyota UK factory faces uncertainty as EU backs cars 'made in Europe'

No decision yet on Burnaston's future after Corolla, as Toyota calls for EU to include UK in local production incentives

16 October 2026
Toyota UK factory faces uncertainty as EU backs cars 'made in Europe'
Business

'Draconian' UK tariffs on Chinese cars would raise prices, says MG

UK is under pressure to follow EU in curbing Chinese imports, but MG UK boss says move would impact car buyers

14 October 2026
'Draconian' UK tariffs on Chinese cars would raise prices, says MG
Business

Toyota’s UK crossroads: What's the future for Deeside and Burnaston?

Supply chain restructuring and the shift to electrification raise questions over Toyota's British plants

14 October 2026
Toyota’s UK crossroads: What's the future for Deeside and Burnaston?

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