UK production
European Union has already proposed protectionist legislation – which could lock UK out of key benefits
Corporate

UK automotive divided over protectionism vs free trade

Rise of Chinese brands has prompted argument over how best to protect British and European car industries

2 July 2026
UK automotive divided over protectionism vs free trade
Business

Spain becoming EV powerhouse with new MG factory - why isn't the UK?

As Chery, Leapmotor and MG join VW, Ford and Stellantis in Spain, we ask: what makes it a car-building paradise?

1 July 2026
Spain becoming EV powerhouse with new MG factory - why isn't the UK?
Business

Renault would consider UK car production with bigger market share

Group boss wants bigger UK footprint and calming of industry turmoil before considering UK as factory location

30 June 2026
Renault would consider UK car production with bigger market share
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Long-wheelbase Jaguar XF is still among JLR's best-sellers in China
Corporate

Why JLR expects growth in China while rivals are suffering

JLR got ahead of pain points hitting rivals in China and now is ready to roll out value-over-volume plan

30 June 2026
Why JLR expects growth in China while rivals are suffering
Corporate

JLR to keep moving away from volume "killing fields" in push upmarket

JLR will steer customers into ever-more expensive versions of its SUVs following a difficult year

26 June 2026
JLR to keep moving away from volume "killing fields" in push upmarket
Business

Lotus opens up Hethel HQ to build and engineer other makers' cars

Zenos and Charge Cars are among the first to confirm they will develop and build cars at the Hethel factory

25 June 2026
Lotus opens up Hethel HQ to build and engineer other makers' cars
Corporate

Polestar barred from selling cars in US under anti-China rules

New Connected Vehicle Rule prevents the sale of software-dependent cars from China and Russia

25 June 2026
Polestar barred from selling cars in US under anti-China rules
Manufacturing

Toyota warns of EU 'isolation' if Made in Europe barriers remain

New legislation will lock important non-EU nations, such as the UK and Turkey, out of crucial benefits

23 June 2026
Toyota warns of EU 'isolation' if Made in Europe barriers remain
Autonomous vehicles

Stellantis priming robotaxi-ready versions of One and van platforms

Level-four-ready architectures will be adapted from vans and next-generation small cars

22 June 2026
Stellantis priming robotaxi-ready versions of One and van platforms
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Jaecoo 7 is UK's best-selling PHEV
Business

EU could impose tariffs on plug-in hybrids from China

Big-selling PHEVs such as BYD Seal U and Jaecoo 7 could incur similar tariffs to Chinese EVs in Europe

19 June 2026
EU could impose tariffs on plug-in hybrids from China

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