Jaecoo Omoda
Chery-owned Omoda is among the Chinese brands making waves in the UK
Corporate

Editor's letter: China could save the UK car industry, not kill it

Chinese officials are aware of the opportunity in the UK, comparing it to Japanese investment in the 1980s

13 September 2024
Editor's letter: China could save the UK car industry, not kill it
Corporate

Industry digest: The rising importance of HR in automotive

Skilled workers in human resources can prove vital to keeping a business afloat through hardship

2 September 2024
Industry digest: The rising importance of HR in automotive
Corporate

Editor's letter: Why the golf course is a key battleground for BMW

Premium brands have long partnered golf competitions, but courses are now becoming hot ground for potential sales

23 August 2024
Editor's letter: Why the golf course is a key battleground for BMW
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Akio Toyoda handed the role of Toyota CEO to Koji Sato in January 2023
Corporate

Industry digest: When is the right time for a leader to step aside?

Succession planning is becoming an increasingly critical part of running an automotive business

1 August 2024
Industry digest: When is the right time for a leader to step aside?
Adrian Hallmark
Adrian Hallmark last year drove Bentley to its second-best financial performance to date
Corporate

Why Hallmark appointment is a huge coup for Aston Martin

Adrian Hallmark has, remarkably, left Bentley after six successful years to head Aston Martin

22 March 2024
Why Hallmark appointment is a huge coup for Aston Martin
2024 Geneva motor show Renault stand
Renault dominated the Geneva headlines with the unveiling of the production 5
Corporate

2024 Geneva motor show was small but worthy

This year marked the return of one of the industry's biggest events – and proved motor shows still have their place

27 February 2024
2024 Geneva motor show was small but worthy
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Stellantis was created in 2021 following a merger of the PSA and FCA groups
Corporate

Editor's letter: The big task for Stellantis UK's new boss

Maria Grazia Davino, who took on the role in September, says the group has “major operational problems”

1 December 2023
Editor's letter: The big task for Stellantis UK's new boss
McLaren Artura front quarter tracking
Artura production is yet to be at full capacity, said Leiters
Corporate

Editor's letter: Why McLaren boss has most exciting job in automotive

McLaren's culture and strategy have drastically shifted during CEO Michael Leiters's first year

17 July 2023
Editor's letter: Why McLaren boss has most exciting job in automotive
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Dacia Bigster – previewed by concept pictured – could feasibly take Dacia's pricing into the £30,000s
Corporate

Editor's letter: The case for Dacia moving upmarket

Dacia must "enrich the car content" to remain competitive and profitable as inflationary pressures hit

10 July 2023
Editor's letter: The case for Dacia moving upmarket
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Human connection must not be forgotten in industry's technological shift
Corporate

Industry digest: "Forgetting the customer is a dangerous game"

Sacrificing supplier relationships to cut costs risks ruining the experience for the end user

3 July 2023
Industry digest: "Forgetting the customer is a dangerous game"
Lawrence Stroll Aston Martin
"Launching a car is like watching paint dry, your grass grow: it takes for f***ing ever"
Corporate

Editor's letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin

Clear, effective communication marks Stroll out as the right man for the job of reinvigorating Aston

12 June 2023
Editor's letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin
Corporate

Editor’s Letter: Vauxhall is now more than just cheap fleet deals

British brand finally has the products to back its upmarket pricing strategy

5 June 2023
Editor’s Letter: Vauxhall is now more than just cheap fleet deals

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Lotus shows sports car future with wild Esprit-inspired three-seater

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Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

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Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing