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
Electric vehicles

MPs warn ZEV mandate will damage UK automotive industry

Business and Trade Committee calls on the government to bring forward review of enforced EV sales targets

21 May 2026
MPs warn ZEV mandate will damage UK automotive industry
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
Vehicle manufacturing

Kaizen for clunkers: why Toyota’s UK plant is expanding into used cars

New cars must now partially use materials from end-of-life vehicles, so Toyota is dismantling them in-house

7 April 2026
Kaizen for clunkers: why Toyota’s UK plant is expanding into used cars
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

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