Toyota Corolla production Burnaston
The Toyota Corolla, made in Burnaston, is among the UK's most prominent vehicular exports
Manufacturing

April production of new cars and vans hits lowest level since 1952

Excepting Covid-hit 2020, the UK's output of 59,203 cars and CVs was the worst for the month in 73 years

29 May 2025
April production of new cars and vans hits lowest level since 1952
Finance and corporate

Ex-Jeep boss Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO

Stellantis ends six-month process to select a replacement for Carlos Tavares

28 May 2025
Ex-Jeep boss Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO
Finance and corporate

Volvo confirms 3000 job cuts as part of £1.4bn savings drive

More than 2000 roles at Volvo's Sweden offices axed as the company battles strong industry headwinds

27 May 2025
Volvo confirms 3000 job cuts as part of £1.4bn savings drive
renault twingo concept 2025 front quarter static 0
Renault believes it has already cracked China Speed – the new Twingo will take just 21 months to develop
Manufacturing

How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'

Much faster development times are giving Chinese newcomers the edge, but global giants are learning fast

27 May 2025
How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'
Corporate

Lamborghini appoints new UK boss amid big year

Davide Sfrecola will oversee launch of Temerario and opening of new Mayfair showroom

23 May 2025
Lamborghini appoints new UK boss amid big year
Manufacturing

BYD to build Dolphin Surf electric car at new factory in Hungary

BYD will be one of the first Chinese companies to build cars in Europe, creating "thousands" of jobs

22 May 2025
BYD to build Dolphin Surf electric car at new factory in Hungary
Manufacturing

After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details

Many UK car makers still remain in the lurch as crucial details have yet to come to light

22 May 2025
After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details
Business

Nissan has "all the ingredients to be a big winner" in EV race – new boss Taylor

Speaking for the first time since taking over the role, James Taylor details and discusses Nissan UK's future

21 May 2025
Nissan has "all the ingredients to be a big winner" in EV race – new boss Taylor
Manufacturing

Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs

Downsizing and thermal efficiency are key to the engine builder's mission as growth in EV uptake slows

20 May 2025
Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs
Corporate

Citroen appoints VW Group France boss as new CEO

Outgoing boss Thierry Koskas had been in role since 2023; oversaw launches of new C3 and C5 Aircross

19 May 2025
Citroen appoints VW Group France boss as new CEO

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