Government and legislation

New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China

European Commission announces new tariffs aimed mainly at penalising subsidised Chinese manufacturers

13 June 2024
New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China
Government and legislation

UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs

Chinese-made EVs will be hit with as much as 38% extra import tax if sold in the EU

12 June 2024
UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs
Vehicle manufacturing

Industry scramble for cheaper battery chemistry upends plans

Ford delayed Explorer so it could switch to lower-cost, higher-durability chemistry – and others are doing similar

11 June 2024
Industry scramble for cheaper battery chemistry upends plans
Electric vehicles

Renault Group 'will avoid' ZEV mandate fines with five new EVs

The much anticipated Renault 5, its Alpine A290 twin, and from-£14,995 Dacia Spring will arrive this year

11 June 2024
Renault Group 'will avoid' ZEV mandate fines with five new EVs
Corporate

Ford of Europe boss Martin Sander leaves to join Volkswagen

After two years leading Ford's European EV push, Sander will become Volkswagen's sales and marketing boss

6 June 2024
Ford of Europe boss Martin Sander leaves to join Volkswagen
Manufacturing

New Caterham factory boosts capacity by 50%

CEO says being able to build 750 cars a year is “game-changing” and allows expansion into new markets

5 June 2024
New Caterham factory boosts capacity by 50%
Car sales

'Explosive' growth in Motability helps car makers in a tricky year

Disability charity on course to buy more than a fifth of new cars in 2024 after surge in requests

3 June 2024
'Explosive' growth in Motability helps car makers in a tricky year
Business

Industry digest: Why a CEO has a lot in common with the prime minister

Voters and stakeholders are looking for leaders who can achieve long-term goals

2 June 2024
Industry digest: Why a CEO has a lot in common with the prime minister
Renault engine Aramco
Renault and Geely are working to develop a new generation of combustion engines
Corporate

New Renault-Geely engine firm Horse to build five million units a year

Joint venture will look to develop highly efficient hybrid, petrol and diesel engines to 'disrupt' the market

31 May 2024
New Renault-Geely engine firm Horse to build five million units a year
Electric vehicles

GWM to close European base and move operations to China

Decision down to tough market conditions, says Chinese brand, but restructuring won't affect UK sales

30 May 2024
GWM to close European base and move operations to China

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