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Ford Fiesta vs Ford Focus 2022

Ford Fiesta production will end this summer, with the Focus following in 2025

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Ford may further cut European passenger car line-up

American giant accelerates its cost-cutting drive after posting a $2 billion loss in 2022

3 February 2023

Ford may further cut European passenger car line-up

Volkswagen ID 7 rear quarter tracking CES 2023

Cariad's next major release of the ID software will coincide with the launch of the Volkswagen ID 7

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Cariad outranks VW Group brands as software takes centre stage

The Cariad software division has been at the heart of many recent controversies but remains crucial to the VW Group

3 February 2023

Cariad outranks VW Group brands as software takes centre stage

Transporter at factory loaded with Renault Clio cars

Renault boss de Meo: "We predict a substantial reduction in the new car market by 7-10%."

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Euro 7: Renault boss warns of factory closures as car costs soar

Luca de Meo said new emissions rules could add up to €2000 to the final cost of a car, throttling demand

2 February 2023

Euro 7: Renault boss warns of factory closures as car costs soar

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Inside Afeela: Why Sony and Honda are starting a car company

'Three As' philosophy of the the Japanese giants underpins their new car brand's business model

1 February 2023

Inside Afeela: Why Sony and Honda are starting a car company

99 Lotus Technology HQ architectural image

Lotus Technology will build 90,000 'lifestyle'-focused Lotus EVs annually by 2028

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Lotus Technology EV division to go public with SPAC merger

China-based Lotus Technology valued at £4.38 billion as it merges with SPAC firm for Nasdaq listing

31 January 2023

Lotus Technology EV division to go public with SPAC merger

Ford Mustang Mach E GT 2022 front quarter tracking

Ford cut pricing of Mustang Mach-E GT in US by up to $5900 following Tesla's reductions

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Luca de Meo warns of 'unhealthy' electric car price cuts

Some manufacturers are responding to Tesla's significant discounts with their own price reductions

31 January 2023

Luca de Meo warns of 'unhealthy' electric car price cuts

Luca de Meo CEO of Renault Group

Luca de Meo (pictured) replaces BMW CEO Oliver Zipse as president of the ACEA

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ACEA will be 'more assertive' amid EV shift, says new president

Renault Group boss Luca de Meo speaks for first time as head of European car industry lobby group

31 January 2023

ACEA will be 'more assertive' amid EV shift, says new president

Range Rover 2022 front quarter tracking

Range Rover models ordered now will arrive with customers in 2024

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Jaguar Land Rover success hinges on three SUV models

Flagship SUV models make up 75% of sales, while Evoque and Discovery Sport sales dwindle

27 January 2023

Jaguar Land Rover success hinges on three SUV models

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Range Rover and Range Rover Sport drove the quarter's profits

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Jaguar Land Rover posts first profitable quarter since 2020

Firm earned £265 million in profits in the quarter ending 31 December, boosted by Range Rover success

25 January 2023

Jaguar Land Rover posts first profitable quarter since 2020

cazoo mercdes sprinter car transporter front quarter tracking

Cazoo founder Alex Chesterman will remain chairman

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Cazoo swaps CEO and cuts UK jobs in cost-cutting drive

Alex Chesterman will be replaced by Paul Whitehead, the company's current COO

23 January 2023

Cazoo swaps CEO and cuts UK jobs in cost-cutting drive

2022 toyota prius phev studio shoot front three quarters from above

The new Toyota Prius is the brand's first car with updatable safety systems

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'Our Mt Fuji': Toyota has a mountain to climb on software

When you’re Japanese giant Toyota, fix-it-later software isn’t good enough

23 January 2023

'Our Mt Fuji': Toyota has a mountain to climb on software

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