Business

Nissan files £70m damages claim against Carlos Ghosn

Japanese manufacturer attempts to recoup money lost due to ex-chairman's alleged misconduct

12 February 2020
Nissan files £70m damages claim against Carlos Ghosn
Chinese GP
Chinese GP
Business

Coronavirus: Chinese GP postponed as impact on car industry grows

Grand prix, due to take place in April, is delayed due to health concerns over virus outbreak

12 February 2020
Coronavirus: Chinese GP postponed as impact on car industry grows
Business

Less enforcement cited as reason for no significant drop in drink-driving deaths since 2010

Number of accidents in which at least one driver was over the alcohol limit rose by 4% in 2018; number of roadside breath tests has more than halved since 2009

12 February 2020
Less enforcement cited as reason for no significant drop in drink-driving deaths since 2010
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta was again the most popular used car buy in 2019
Business

Used car sales held firm in 2019, helped by EV market growth

Used car sales declined by just 0.1% last year, amid end-of-year growth and the rising popularity of electrified cars

12 February 2020
Used car sales held firm in 2019, helped by EV market growth
Business

Mercedes-Benz set for major job cuts as profits fall

Legal costs and electrification have hit profits, but firm says it's committed to pursuing 'CO2-neutral mobility'

11 February 2020
Mercedes-Benz set for major job cuts as profits fall
Business

Jaguar Land Rover warns of global coronavirus impact

Firm expects worldwide production volumes to drop following the outbreak of the illness in China

11 February 2020
Jaguar Land Rover warns of global coronavirus impact
Geely Volvo
Geely Volvo
Business

Volvo set to merge with parent firm Geely

Full merger of Swedish firm with Geely's car firms would "create competitive advantages"; bosses promise distinct identities will be retained

10 February 2020
Volvo set to merge with parent firm Geely
Business

Jaguar Land Rover to cut production at two plants

British firm will scale back production at Castle Bromwich and Solihull factories as cost-cutting measure due to falling demand

7 February 2020
Jaguar Land Rover to cut production at two plants
Kia E-Niro side profile
The Kia E-Niro will be an important part of the maker's line-up this year
Business

Kia UK boss: third of 2020 sales will be electrified vehicles

Korean maker intends to significantly increase its electrified sales this year in order to hit EU emissions targets

7 February 2020
Kia UK boss: third of 2020 sales will be electrified vehicles

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