Car sales

Chinese leap ahead of Japanese in UK after sales surge

Jump in registrations from Chery, MG and BYD have put them comfortably ahead of Toyota and Nissan

14 May 2026
Chinese leap ahead of Japanese in UK after sales surge
Corporate

Outgoing BMW boss hits out at 'punitive' EU measures

Forthcoming rules on localised production risk causing more harm than good, says Oliver Zipse as he retires

13 May 2026
Outgoing BMW boss hits out at 'punitive' EU measures
Manufacturing

Why inviting the Chinese to share factories could prove tough

European factories could prove cheaper for Chinese brands than paying import tariffs, stoking negotiations

8 May 2026
Why inviting the Chinese to share factories could prove tough
Finance

Bentley posts first quarterly loss since 2020

British manufacturer blames US tariffs, Middle East disruption and slower-than-expected rollout of updated models

7 May 2026
Bentley posts first quarterly loss since 2020
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

7 May 2026
The best pick-up trucks - driven, rated and ranked
Corporate

Peugeot leans on Dongfeng tech and sharp styling in China push

New Concept 6 and Concept 8 preview fresh charge in Chinese market – and they could come to Europe too

7 May 2026
Peugeot leans on Dongfeng tech and sharp styling in China push
Electric cars

UK records two millionth EV sale – but 'will miss' 2026 ZEV target

EVs currently make up 23% of all new cars sold in 2026 – well short of the government's 33% target

5 May 2026
UK records two millionth EV sale – but 'will miss' 2026 ZEV target
Vans

Europe's van giants forced to adapt under threat from new EV rivals

Cheap, electric-focused newcomers from Asia are forcing established brands to rethink – and get in on the act

5 May 2026
Europe's van giants forced to adapt under threat from new EV rivals
Manufacturing

Plans to build electric Minis in Oxford in limbo

'Rules of origin' requirements in European Union leave EV future hanging in the balance

1 May 2026
Plans to build electric Minis in Oxford in limbo
Corporate

Porsche sells stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group

Consortium purchases Porsche’s 45% share of Bugatti Rimac and 20.6% share of Rimac Groujp

24 April 2026
Porsche sells stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group

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