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Ineos paused production of the Grenadier in September
Manufacturing

Ineos CEO: January production restart the 'best possible outcome'

Manufacturer faced problems that could have forced it to halt production for "much, much longer"

22 November 2024
Ineos CEO: January production restart the 'best possible outcome'
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Muñoz was swarmed by crowds at the unveiling of the new Hyundai Ioniq 9
Corporate

New Hyundai CEO pledges 'no significant change' in strategy

Jose Muñoz steps up to lead Hyundai's global operations

21 November 2024
New Hyundai CEO pledges 'no significant change' in strategy
Business

Ineos to restart production after four-month pause

Stoppage at Grenadier factory was understood to be down to seat supplier Recaro filing for insolvency

20 November 2024
Ineos to restart production after four-month pause
Car sales

Analyst predicts two million new car sales in UK in 2025

Cox Automotive expects a 3.6% rise over 2024 in a challenging year for the UK market

20 November 2024
Analyst predicts two million new car sales in UK in 2025
Business

Dealers' margins squeezed by EV shift, greater consumer protection

The lower-margin business of new car sales has traditionally been supplemented by aftersales, finance and insurance

19 November 2024
Dealers' margins squeezed by EV shift, greater consumer protection
Corporate

Movers and shakers: the latest job moves in the car industry

The Volkswagen Group names a new UK boss as Alex Smith steps down after six years

12 November 2024
Movers and shakers: the latest job moves in the car industry
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Finance has been a big profit generator for car dealers | Image: Getty Images
Car sales

Dealer finance under fire amid crackdown on 'secret' revenue

Consumers warned that dealers will be looking to make up for lost earnings from hidden commissions

12 November 2024
Dealer finance under fire amid crackdown on 'secret' revenue
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Hethel-based Lotus Cars is responsible for the Emira sports car
Corporate

Lotus to cut up to 200 jobs in the UK

Hethel firm alludes to impact of weakening demand for EVs as factor in cost-cutting measure

8 November 2024
Lotus to cut up to 200 jobs in the UK
Finance and corporate

Nissan to cut 9000 jobs and slash production as profits drop 304%

Japanese manufacturer sets out drastic cost-cutting plan as it reports a difficult first half of 2024

7 November 2024
Nissan to cut 9000 jobs and slash production as profits drop 304%
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Ford Fiesta was the most popular used car, followed by the Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf
Car sales

Superminis and electric cars surge in the used market

Small hatchbacks represent almost one in three used sales over the past three months

7 November 2024
Superminis and electric cars surge in the used market

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