Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

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EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars begin today

Chinese car makers hit with tariffs of up to 37.6% while negotiations between Europe and China continue

4 July 2024
EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars begin today
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What is Rivian's software secret that Volkswagen so covets?

German giant recently agreed to invest $5 billion in the troubled American EV start-up, with its code the prize

4 July 2024
What is Rivian's software secret that Volkswagen so covets?
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Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?

Public threat targets government's zero-emission vehicle mandate

2 July 2024
Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?
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Volvo believes estate demand has returned – but has it?

Estate fans are celebrating the return of the V60 and V90 but SUVs have slowed the wagon's roll in Europe

26 June 2024
Volvo believes estate demand has returned – but has it?
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Tie-up provides Rivian with crucial financial aid, while aiding VW's software efforts
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VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help

The two companies have formed a joint venture to produce software-defined vehicles together

25 June 2024
VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help
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Technically impressive Byton M-Byte never saw the light of day
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Byton boss: Lessons from the ashes of the Tesla-ignited start-up boom

The ex-CEO of one of the biggest EV start-up failures shares his painful learnings as Fisker joins the list

24 June 2024
Byton boss: Lessons from the ashes of the Tesla-ignited start-up boom
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'Stone age' EV tech depresses used values

ICE models are now becoming more valuable second-hand than electric equivalents

21 June 2024
'Stone age' EV tech depresses used values
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Leapmotor T03 gives Stellantis a rival for the Dacia Spring EV
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Stellantis builds sub-£20k Leapmotor EV in Poland as tariffs hit

Budget Chinese supermini will be assembled from knock-down kits in Tychy, dodging new 31% export tarriff

17 June 2024
Stellantis builds sub-£20k Leapmotor EV in Poland as tariffs hit
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The current Jeep Renegade is available with plug-in hybrid power
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Jeep Renegade to be reinvented as £20k EV crossover by 2027

Nissan Juke rival is tipped to move onto Stellantis's Smart Car platform and use cheaper LFP battery tech

14 June 2024
Jeep Renegade to be reinvented as £20k EV crossover by 2027
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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
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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

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