Business

Carlos Ghosn: ex-Nissan boss granted bail by Japanese court

Former chairman could be released from prison today after four months in detention

5 March 2019
Carlos Ghosn: ex-Nissan boss granted bail by Japanese court
Ford Fiesta
Ford aims to cut slow-selling models from its European line-up
Business

Ford axes 40% of UK Fiesta line-up to boost profitability in Europe

Discontinuation of slow-selling models brings price of cheapest Fiesta up to £15,665 from £13,965

4 March 2019
Ford axes 40% of UK Fiesta line-up to boost profitability in Europe
Brexit
Brexit, the rise of EVs, China's market slump - 2018 was a rollercoaster for new car sales
Business

Analysis: the worldwide car industry in numbers

The latest figures are in and they offer a fascinating insight into the future of the industry

4 March 2019
Analysis: the worldwide car industry in numbers
Business

Seat names Mercedes-Benz EV expert as new tech boss

Axel Andorff replaces long-time tech chief Matthias Rabe and will focus on electrification and connectivity plans

1 March 2019
Seat names Mercedes-Benz EV expert as new tech boss
Aston Martin Vantage
New Vantage helped Aston sell 1343 more units than in 2017
Business

Aston Martin sales rose by 25% in 2018

But while sales growth was strong, £68m pre-tax losses announced today have hit its share price hard

28 February 2019
Aston Martin sales rose by 25% in 2018
Business

UK car production falls due to slump in overseas demand

Chinese market struggles fuel eighth straight month of UK car manufacturing decline

28 February 2019
UK car production falls due to slump in overseas demand
Herbert Diess
Herbert Diess standing in front of the VW ID hatchback
Business

Volkswagen boss: software is the next big challenge

Herbert Diess says the transition to fully connected cars is a bigger step than the electric revolution

27 February 2019
Volkswagen boss: software is the next big challenge
Business

PSA growth plan includes range expansion, new markets

Bold plans, including more than 100 new models and launching Peugeot in North America, come after Vauxhall-Opel posts 'historic' profit

26 February 2019
PSA growth plan includes range expansion, new markets
Business

Volkswagen creates new division to preside over software

German manufacturer says reshuffle recognises the impact of software and systems to vehicles' driving experience

25 February 2019
Volkswagen creates new division to preside over software
BMW i3
New scheme supersedes BMW's DriveNow rental scheme with Daimler's Car2Go
Business

BMW and Daimler establish urban mobility joint venture

Combined €1 billion investment creates five companies to deliver multimodal travel, electric car charging, ride hailing, ticket-free parking and car sharing worldwide

22 February 2019
BMW and Daimler establish urban mobility joint venture

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