Business

Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs, close seven plants and freeze all post-2026 projects

The drastic cuts comes as Nissan confirms a £3.8 billion net loss in the 2024/25 financial year

13 May 2025
Autocar Business
Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs, close seven plants and freeze all post-2026 projects
Slideshow

The cars that should have been stars, but weren't

We take a close look at the cars that deserved much greater success - and also a few cars that were suprising hits...

13 May 2025
The cars that should have been stars, but weren't
Lamborghini Temerario charging rear
The new Lamborghini Temerario is a plug-in hybrid using three Yasa motors – two up front, and one at the engine
Electric cars

British motor maker Yasa to become EV sports car superpower

Firm plots huge growth as its tech is used in new models from Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG and Ferrari

13 May 2025
British motor maker Yasa to become EV sports car superpower
New cars

First look at new Fiat 500 Hybrid - with manual gearbox

Petrol-powered city car will finally enter a new generation after 18 years, using electric 500e underpinnings

12 May 2025
First look at new Fiat 500 Hybrid - with manual gearbox
Corporate

VW Group appoints new R&D boss amid Porsche executive overhaul

Seat-Cupra's Werner Tietz replaces Michael Steiner, who has been named the new deputy chairman of Porsche

12 May 2025
Autocar Business
VW Group appoints new R&D boss amid Porsche executive overhaul
New cars

Toyota to reveal new RAV4 on 21 May

Sixth-generation SUV takes on a more rugged look than the car it will replace

12 May 2025
Toyota to reveal new RAV4 on 21 May
Infrastructure

Envision wins £1 billion funding for Nissan Sunderland battery plant

Japanese battery maker will receive £680m of UK government-backed funding and £320m from private equity

12 May 2025
Autocar Business
Envision wins £1 billion funding for Nissan Sunderland battery plant
New cars

New 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB to be 'massive step up'

BMW X1 rival uses new platform and fresh tech for EVs and mild hybrids

12 May 2025
New 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB to be 'massive step up'
New cars

The best seven-seat cars: driven and ranked

Family haulers aren't restricted to MPVs any more. These are the 10 best seven-seaters you can buy today

12 May 2025
The best seven-seat cars: driven and ranked

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