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Hethel-based Lotus Cars is responsible for the Emira sports car
Corporate

Lotus to cut up to 200 jobs in the UK

Hethel firm alludes to impact of weakening demand for EVs as factor in cost-cutting measure

8 November 2024
Lotus to cut up to 200 jobs in the UK
Finance and corporate

Nissan to cut 9000 jobs and slash production as profits drop 304%

Japanese manufacturer sets out drastic cost-cutting plan as it reports a difficult first half of 2024

7 November 2024
Nissan to cut 9000 jobs and slash production as profits drop 304%
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Ford Fiesta was the most popular used car, followed by the Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf
Car sales

Superminis and electric cars surge in the used market

Small hatchbacks represent almost one in three used sales over the past three months

7 November 2024
Superminis and electric cars surge in the used market
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President elect Donald Trump makes a speech during election night (Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images)
Government and legislation

European car makers brace for president Trump’s tariff threats

President elect Trump railed against Europe and particularly its car exports during his election campaign

6 November 2024
European car makers brace for president Trump’s tariff threats
Finance

Audi profits, deliveries down in tough first nine months of 2024

But bosses say they are "positioning Audi in such a way that we can once again achieve the extraordinary”

6 November 2024
Audi profits, deliveries down in tough first nine months of 2024
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Cole departs with Hyundai in a strong position across Europe
Corporate

Hyundai Europe boss steps down after four years in top job

Michael Cole will retire after 15 years with the Hyundai Motor Group and 40 years in automotive

5 November 2024
Hyundai Europe boss steps down after four years in top job
Corporate

New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability

Hopes pinned on new sales targets and greater range of options to boost selling prices

5 November 2024
New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
Consumer

Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it "monitors" electric car market

Boss says decision is down to stalling EV growth and popularity of cheap electric cars from China

4 November 2024
Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it "monitors" electric car market
Finance

Volkswagen Group profits down €3bn; VW brand operating on 2% margin

Group says "urgent" cost cutting needed at main brand to balance books

30 October 2024
Volkswagen Group profits down €3bn; VW brand operating on 2% margin
Finance and corporate

Volkswagen to close three factories and cut jobs in major costs plan

Restructuring of German giant includes 10% salary reduction for all staff and two-year pay freeze

28 October 2024
Volkswagen to close three factories and cut jobs in major costs plan

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