Dacia sells only one EV yet is shielded from big fines by the electric success of its parent brand
French brand says that high residuals and AI-powered PCP deals can help it keep increasing sales
The bulk of dealers' profits come from aftersales, but EVs are much simpler to maintain
Factory closures, model cancellations and job cuts on the cards as firm races to rebuild margins
Volvo currently builds the EX30, XC40, EX40 and EC40 in Ghent
Spare capacity at XC40 and EX30 plant in Ghent could be offered to other Geely-group brands
Sticking with only one car maker could cost you a fortune – but there are benefits, too
Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Mini and Honda are among those to have cracked the difficult 'agency' formula
The German giant will reduce its line-up and trim production in moves that could lead to 100,000 job cuts
Signature sports car accounted for a quarter of struggling brand's sales in first half of 2026
EU's rules of origin could threaten competitiveness of Nissan Leaf and Land Rover EVs, among others
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