2019 Ferrari 488 Pista - front
Ferrari achieves by far the biggest profit margins on car sales
Business

Inside the industry: Why scale is critical to mainstream car makers

Looming recession heralds dark times for manufacturers with tiny profit margins, but look what happened last time

1 June 2020
Inside the industry: Why scale is critical to mainstream car makers
Business

Parts supplier ZF to cut up to 15,000 jobs

Major German automotive supplier claims freeze in demand for cars has resulted in “severe financial losses”

29 May 2020
Parts supplier ZF to cut up to 15,000 jobs
Bentley
Bentley
Business

Bentley names VW tech chief as new engineering boss

Matthias Rabe to replace Seat-bound Werner Tietz as engineering chief in major VW Group reshuffle

29 May 2020
Bentley names VW tech chief as new engineering boss
Alpine A110
Alpine A110
Business

Alpine could become electric-only performance brand

Renault set to review future of sports car brand – and Autocar understands an EV-only switch is on the cards

29 May 2020
Alpine could become electric-only performance brand
Business

Updated: Renault to cut 15,000 jobs as part of major cost cuts

French giant poised to close plants and simplify line-up as part of major initiative to turn around brand and stem losses

29 May 2020
Updated: Renault to cut 15,000 jobs as part of major cost cuts
Nissan plant at Sunderland
Nissan's Sunderland plant plays a major role in UK car manufacturing
Business

UK car production plummets 99.7% in April

UK lockdown dramatically hits car production in the worst month for car making since World War Two

29 May 2020
UK car production plummets 99.7% in April
Nissan Sunderland
Nissan Sunderland
Business

Nissan announces major cuts, but Sunderland plant safe

Nissan will maintain Sunderland as European production hub despite closing factories around the world; focus will be on larger models and sports cars

28 May 2020
Nissan announces major cuts, but Sunderland plant safe
2020 Renault Zoe - hero front
France is planned to become a global hub of EV development
Business

French government outlines €8bn car industry rescue package

Automotive output will be 'relocalised' with heavy EV incentives and collaboration between key stakeholders

27 May 2020
French government outlines €8bn car industry rescue package
Business

Swindon Powertrain launches compact ‘crate’ electric motor

Ultra-compact unit is designed as a cost-effective electrification option for low-volume manufacturers; available to order now for £6400 plus VAT

27 May 2020
Swindon Powertrain launches compact ‘crate’ electric motor
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
Business

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi to increase technology sharing

Alliance members to adopt 'leader-follower' mode, with each focusing on core regions and technologies

27 May 2020
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi to increase technology sharing

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