Nick Gibbs

Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

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Europeans major on tech and design at Munich to slow China’s march

The German trade show is shaping up to be the biggest in Europe since Covid for new model launches

5 September 2025

Europeans major on tech and design at Munich to slow China’s march

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How China's Omoda and Jaecoo smashed a UK sales milestone

Chery-owned sibling brands took less than 12 months to do what took Hyundai 24 years and Kia 15 years

4 September 2025

How China's Omoda and Jaecoo smashed a UK sales milestone

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Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027

Sports car will gain same 'Hyper Hybrid' technology being developed for the brand's luxury EVs

29 August 2025

Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027

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Lotus to cut 550 more UK jobs amid Hethel uncertainty

Firm cuts 40% of its UK workforce but says it remains committed to its Norfolk plant

28 August 2025

Lotus to cut 550 more UK jobs amid Hethel uncertainty

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Taycan stock: How Porsche will climb out of 'the trough' in 2025

The firm's big bet on early electrification didn't go to plan – but it's now feeling cautiously optimistic

26 August 2025

Taycan stock: How Porsche will climb out of 'the trough' in 2025

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Leapmotor readies more value models as it clears profitability hurdle

Chinese start-up proves you can sell value-led electric cars profitably

20 August 2025

Leapmotor readies more value models as it clears profitability hurdle

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The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling EV in the US

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Are electric vehicles dead in the US?

Donald Trump's government has killed EV purchase incentives and ripped up fuel consumption mandates

18 August 2025

Are electric vehicles dead in the US?

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Why I'm mourning the death of the agency sales model

Too many third parties can make buying a car a painful process, as our business correspondent is learning

14 August 2025

Why I'm mourning the death of the agency sales model

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JLR hiked Range Rover prices in the US to offset impact of import tariffs

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JLR profits halved in spring as US import tariffs took hold

Trump's 27.5% import tariffs cost the company £254 million from April-June, before they were reduced

8 August 2025

JLR profits halved in spring as US import tariffs took hold

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Tata tightens its grip on JLR as the market waters turn choppy

Tata's PB Balaji's appointment as CEO reflects the Indian firm's desire to keep a tighter leash on its British concern

8 August 2025

Tata tightens its grip on JLR as the market waters turn choppy

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Exclusive: Lotus to name China boss as replacement for Matt Windle

Company's Chinese HQ takes a tighter rein as Europe boss Matt Windle steps down after four months

7 August 2025

Exclusive: Lotus to name China boss as replacement for Matt Windle

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