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Business

Porsche faces leadership shake-up with bosses in firing line

Moves come in response to growing criticism about slowing sales and substantial increase in operating costs

3 February 2025
Porsche faces leadership shake-up with bosses in firing line
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Europcar CEO Alain Favey has been named the new boss of Peugeot...
Corporate

New boss for Peugeot in Stellantis management shake-up

Linda Jackson retires after four years at top of storied brand and 48 years in automotive industry

3 February 2025
New boss for Peugeot in Stellantis management shake-up
Autocar Aston Martin EV render
Aston's first EV – here imagined by Autocar – was previously planned for 2027
New cars

Aston Martin to launch first EV by 2030 after hybrid model blitz

New boss Adrian Hallmark outlines plans for the future, including mid-engined investment

3 February 2025
Aston Martin to launch first EV by 2030 after hybrid model blitz
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Musk said a robotaxi will be added to a ride-hailing fleet in Austin, Texas, this summer
Corporate

Musk hits new levels of hype as Tesla earnings fall short

CEO goes big on claims about robot and Cybercab after earnings deliver "significant miss" on expectation

30 January 2025
Musk hits new levels of hype as Tesla earnings fall short
Stellantis Ellesmere Port factory workers
Manufacturing

UK vehicle production falls as industry readies for EV transition

Almost all UK car makers recorded a decline in production in 2024, leading to smallest total for 70 years

30 January 2025
UK vehicle production falls as industry readies for EV transition
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Land Rover Defender, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport now comprise 70% of JLR's wholesale volumes
Corporate

Weak pound causes JLR profit drop despite record Q3 revenue

Foreign exchange revaluations hit what was otherwise a hugely successful quarter for the British manufacturer

29 January 2025
Weak pound causes JLR profit drop despite record Q3 revenue
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Government and legislation

UK won't hit 2030 ZEV targets without help, says Renault UK boss

Car makers must achieve an EV sales mix of 28% in 2025, rising to 80% by 2030, or face heavy fines

28 January 2025
UK won't hit 2030 ZEV targets without help, says Renault UK boss
Polestar Michael Lohscheller
Michael Lohscheller was previously the finance chief and CEO of Opel-Vauxhall
Corporate

'A lot of things need to change' - new Polestar boss on brand reboot

Revised sales tactics, new product line-up and launches in new markets are intended to put ailing firm back on track

27 January 2025
'A lot of things need to change' - new Polestar boss on brand reboot
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Donald Trump returned to the White House on 20 January
Corporate

How Trump plans to transform the American car industry

Heavy tariffs on Mexico and the cancellation of EV grants are among the new US president's big plans

24 January 2025
How Trump plans to transform the American car industry
Citroen Ami Paris
France cut its EV subsidy in November and a month later, sales fell dramatically
Electric vehicles

Electric car sales in EU drop as governments withdraw subsidies

New data from industry body reveals a slump of almost 100,000 sales after Germany and France cut grants

21 January 2025
Electric car sales in EU drop as governments withdraw subsidies

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