Stefanie Wurst with Mini Cooper Countryman Aceman
Stefanie Wurst oversaw launches of Cooper, Aceman and Countryman
Corporate

Mini CEO Stefanie Wurst steps down after two years

Wurst led renewal of Mini line-up, overseeing launches of Cooper, Aceman and Countryman

13 May 2024
Mini CEO Stefanie Wurst steps down after two years
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Johnstone joined Lotus from Volvo
Corporate

Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months

Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive

25 April 2024
Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months
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VW's new ID Code concept represents a strategic shift in China
Electric vehicles

How Volkswagen plans to conquer the Chinese EV market

Localised development working at 'China speed' is critical to the brand's future in the region

24 April 2024
How Volkswagen plans to conquer the Chinese EV market
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Speaking at the launch of the Alfa Romeo Milano (pictured), Tavares said a bid from China for a brand had been turned down
Corporate

Carlos Tavares refutes Stellantis brand sell-off rumours

Stellantis boss dismisses rumours firm could quit production in Italy or sell off any of its brands as “fake news”

11 April 2024
Carlos Tavares refutes Stellantis brand sell-off rumours
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Fisker Ocean production was last week paused for six weeks
Corporate

Fisker almost halves US Ocean prices in urgent fundraising drive

Range-topping Ocean Extreme is cut by $24,000 as EV company aims to quickly sell stock and avoid bankruptcy

27 March 2024
Fisker almost halves US Ocean prices in urgent fundraising drive
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The conversion specialist created the world's first electric drop-top Range Rover
Corporate

Lunaz Group suspends operations as it begins restructure

Classic car electromodder suspends operations days after placing bin lorry electrification arm in administration

21 March 2024
Lunaz Group suspends operations as it begins restructure
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Special badging adorns cars personalised through Chapman Bespoke service
Corporate

Lotus chases Mulliner with new Chapman Bespoke service

New-look Lotus sets its sights on a slice of the customisation pie, which has proven massively successful for rivals

20 March 2024
Lotus chases Mulliner with new Chapman Bespoke service
Corporate

Honda and Nissan considering partnership on electric cars

Japanese giants may join forces to fight off “very aggressive” new competitors

15 March 2024
Honda and Nissan considering partnership on electric cars
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Cazoo will reposition itself as a rival to Autotrader
Corporate

“Doomed to fail”: How Cazoo burned £1.4 billion on a lost cause

Start-up is abandoning its home-delivery service to set up a classifieds website

13 March 2024
“Doomed to fail”: How Cazoo burned £1.4 billion on a lost cause
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Volvo Cars holds a 48.3% stake in Polestar, which was founded in 2017
Corporate

Polestar secures £750 million funding to target future growth

Three-year loan from 12 international banks will help car maker invest for future after forthcoming split from Volvo

29 February 2024
Polestar secures £750 million funding to target future growth

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