Nissan Leaf production Sunderland
Nissan Leaf production in Sunderland ended earlier this year
Manufacturing

Slump in UK car production is temporary, says SMMT

Model change-overs behind 20.6% fall in output of new cars but growth expected with arrival of next-gen EVs

24 October 2024
Slump in UK car production is temporary, says SMMT
Car sales

Volvo considering EX30 sales ramp-up outside of EU as tariffs hit

Firm will look to avoid inflated import costs before it shifts production to Belgium early next year

23 October 2024
Volvo considering EX30 sales ramp-up outside of EU as tariffs hit
Tesla Model Y front quarter tracking
The Tesla Model Y was Europe's best-selling car overall during September
Car sales

Electric car sales surge 14% in flagging European market

Tesla and Volkswagen drive EV sales boost, but struggling Stellantis drags overall car market down

22 October 2024
Electric car sales surge 14% in flagging European market
Electric vehicles

Comply or die: car makers must stop selling cars to keep selling cars

Tightening emissions rules on the continent are set to follow blueprint of the UK's ZEV mandate

22 October 2024
Comply or die: car makers must stop selling cars to keep selling cars
Eurig Druce
Druce has worked in what is now Stellantis since 2001
Corporate

Stellantis names new UK boss ahead of business 'correction'

Peugeot UK boss Eurig Druce named as the replacement for the departing Maria Grazia Davino

18 October 2024
Stellantis names new UK boss ahead of business 'correction'
Peugeot e 208 front quarter cornering
Stellantis brand Peugeot now sells a battery-electric version of all its cars, bar the outgoing 508
Electric vehicles

Stellantis chief wants to be on the 'right side of history' with EVs

Carlos Tavares has become convinced that EVs are "better cars" – and the right solution for the environment

16 October 2024
Stellantis chief wants to be on the 'right side of history' with EVs
Mercedes S Class front quarter tracking
China is considering a retaliatory tariff on large-capacity ICE cars from Europe
Electric vehicles

Mercedes CEO: China EV tariffs will create 'lose-lose' trade war

Ola Källenius warns Chinese response to EU tariffs could bring yet more pain for the European car industry

15 October 2024
Mercedes CEO: China EV tariffs will create 'lose-lose' trade war
luca de meo paris motor show 2024
Renault CEO Luca de Meo has been a vocal opponent of protectionist policies
Electric vehicles

Renault CEO: It's time to 'find a deal' with China's car industry

Chinese competition could help Europe's car industry grow, says Luca de Meo, but not if we don't let it

15 October 2024
Renault CEO: It's time to 'find a deal' with China's car industry
Tesla Model Y front tracking
The Model Y was the UK's best-selling EV, thanks in large part to a £299pm lease deal
Electric vehicles

Car makers on track to hit UK's EV targets after bumper September

Strong discounts and leasing deals provided the sales push that EV makers sorely needed

15 October 2024
Car makers on track to hit UK's EV targets after bumper September
Maserati MC20 front quarter tracking
Maserati will be brought closer to Italian sibling brand Alfa Romeo
Corporate

Stellantis chief blames Maserati 'problem' on poor marketing

Carlos Tavares says Italian luxury brand "is in the red" because it isn't clearly positioned in the market

14 October 2024
Stellantis chief blames Maserati 'problem' on poor marketing

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