Car sales

China takes big chunk of UK's new car market

MG took second place in December, behind only VW – so why aren't European rivals pushing back?

12 January 2026
China takes big chunk of UK's new car market
Best cars

The best pick-up trucks - driven, rated and ranked

With cargo space, versatility and luxury features, pick-up trucks have become great alternatives to cars

9 January 2026
The best pick-up trucks - driven, rated and ranked
Corporate

Nissan appoints Messina to replace Cartier as new AMIEO chair

Senior vice president Messina will start new role on 1 October, allowing Cartier to focus on global position

19 September 2025
Nissan appoints Messina to replace Cartier as new AMIEO chair
Business

Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers

Ford once championed the idea of a world car, but increasingly "regionalised" business favours tie-ups

14 January 2026
Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers
Corporate

Smart Europe appoints new CEO to recover from sales slump

Wolfgang Ufer, previously head of Smart Germany, takes the reins from Dirk Adelmann

20 January 2026
Smart Europe appoints new CEO to recover from sales slump
Corporate

Car makers call for clarity on EU's small car proposals

Renault and Stellantis have welcomed proposed rule changes but details remain scarce

21 January 2026
Car makers call for clarity on EU's small car proposals
Car sales

China draws level with Japan on UK market share

New model launches and strong plug-in hybrid sales boosted Chinese brands in November

15 December 2025
China draws level with Japan on UK market share
Manufacturing

Volkswagen rethinking plan to move Golf production to Mexico

Delay to new EV platform, financial pressure and employee unrest could keep it at Wolfsburg

14 November 2025
Volkswagen rethinking plan to move Golf production to Mexico
Corporate

Ineos to axe 'several hundred' jobs as losses continue

4x4 manufacturer, which has bases in France, Germany and the UK, made a £290 million net loss last year

14 November 2025
Ineos to axe 'several hundred' jobs as losses continue
Tarik Ouass Gordon Murray JR Rahn
Ouass (left) and Rahn (right) are the managing partners of the Halo Cars Group
Corporate

First T50 buyer behind £90m funding for Gordon Murray Automotive

Tarik Ouass was GMA’s first customer; now he is part of a significant investment into the supercar maker

17 December 2025
First T50 buyer behind £90m funding for Gordon Murray Automotive

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