Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

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News

'Draconian' UK tariffs on Chinese cars would raise prices, says MG

UK is under pressure to follow EU in curbing Chinese imports, but MG UK boss says move would impact car buyers

14 October 2026
'Draconian' UK tariffs on Chinese cars would raise prices, says MG
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News

Toyota’s UK crossroads: What's the future for Deeside and Burnaston?

Supply chain restructuring and the shift to electrification raise questions over Toyota's British plants

14 October 2026
Toyota’s UK crossroads: What's the future for Deeside and Burnaston?
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News

Why Porsche suffers more than most from high EV costs

Company is having to compensate suppliers after making over-optimistic predictions of EV sales volumes

9 October 2026
Why Porsche suffers more than most from high EV costs
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News

Why the Type 01's sales won't tell us if Jaguar's reinvention is a success

Jaguar has probably been unprofitable throughout Tata's entire ownership of JLR; that may now change

7 October 2026
Why the Type 01's sales won't tell us if Jaguar's reinvention is a success
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News

Volvo withdraws forecast after China and US slumps hit sales

Swedish company concedes that it will miss its original sales and cash flow targets, damaging stock price

5 October 2026
Volvo withdraws forecast after China and US slumps hit sales
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UK in 'genuine dilemma' over bowing to EU on Chinese car tariffs

The EU has reportedly pressured the UK to tariff Chinese cars in exchange for significant trade benefits

2 October 2026
UK in 'genuine dilemma' over bowing to EU on Chinese car tariffs
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Opinion

Chinese tech helps Ford, Vauxhall and Renault save time and money

Chinese tech is for the most part ordinary – but the speed at which it's developed is enviable

30 September 2026
Chinese tech helps Ford, Vauxhall and Renault save time and money
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What Europe could learn from Brazil's 'laboratory' for Chinese car production

Chinese brands are now localising production in Brazil – including Geely, building its models in a Renault plant

29 September 2026
What Europe could learn from Brazil's 'laboratory' for Chinese car production
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Opinion

Pricier cars, fewer staff: JLR's plan to boost profits takes shape

JLR is cutting 4000 more jobs over the next two years as it hedges against global instability

23 September 2026
Pricier cars, fewer staff: JLR's plan to boost profits takes shape
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News

Nissan's plan to build Kicks in Sunderland rests on lower EV targets

Japanese company calls for 2030 EV sales quota to be reduced from 80% to 50% to ensure viability

16 September 2026
Nissan's plan to build Kicks in Sunderland rests on lower EV targets
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Opinion

Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard

Buyers of the most popular EVs face months-long waits – so did car makers swing too hard back to ICE production?

16 September 2026
Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard

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