The brand's profits have tumbled to below a billion euros for the first time in at least 10 quarters
Lotus could upgrade the Emeya saloon (pictured) and Eletre SUV with new powertrain
Brand had committed to going electric-only in 2028, but luxury car buyers are proving reluctant to switch to EVs
The lower-margin business of new car sales has traditionally been supplemented by aftersales, finance and insurance
Finance has been a big profit generator for car dealers | Image: Getty Images
Consumers warned that dealers will be looking to make up for lost earnings from hidden commissions
Autocar understands this JLR test car is a prototype of the next Velar
JLR has confirmed plans to launch the first EMA-based electric Land Rover model in around 18 months' time
President elect Donald Trump makes a speech during election night (Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images)
President elect Trump railed against Europe and particularly its car exports during his election campaign
Hopes pinned on new sales targets and greater range of options to boost selling prices
Ford is behind on its electric van target for the year
Van buyers are still incentivised by EV grants, unlike car buyers – but sales still lag far behind where they need to be
Japanese supplier THK's LSR-05 concept demonstrates what's possible with in-wheel motors
In-wheel motor maker Protean reckons it will be a £17 billion market by the middle of the next decade
Tightening emissions rules on the continent are set to follow blueprint of the UK's ZEV mandate
Xpeng G6 crossover is available with three powertrain variants in Europe
China's answer to Tesla confirms its first electric cars will be on sale here in "less than a handful of months"
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