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Shoichiro Toyoda

Shoichiro Toyoda began his career at Toyota in 1952 and served on the board for 57 years

Corporate

Toyota honorary chairman Shoichiro Toyoda dies aged 97

Toyoda helped push the firm to become a global competitor and oversaw the development of Lexus and the Prius

15 February 2023

Toyota honorary chairman Shoichiro Toyoda dies aged 97

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Ford of Europe's workforce is being downsized in pursuit of a "leaner and more cost-competitive structure"

Corporate

Ford cuts 3800 jobs in Europe, 1300 of them in the UK

Massive cost-cutting programme has heavy impact on engineering workforce, due to less complex EV drivetrains

14 February 2023

Ford cuts 3800 jobs in Europe, 1300 of them in the UK

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The Volkswagen Trinity is currently due in dealers in 2026, badged as the ID 4

Vehicle manufacturing

Decision imminent on future of €2bn VW Trinity factory

Flagship saloon has been delayed by two years, potentially making a new plant redundant

10 February 2023

Decision imminent on future of €2bn VW Trinity factory

Ford Fiesta vs Ford Focus 2022

Ford Fiesta production will end this summer, with the Focus following in 2025

Corporate

Ford may further cut European passenger car line-up

American giant accelerates its cost-cutting drive after posting a $2 billion loss in 2022

3 February 2023

Ford may further cut European passenger car line-up

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The Peugeot 208 was Europe's best-selling car in 2022

Corporate

Peugeot pledges stronger UK brand image and affordability focus

CEO Linda Jackson details how French brand plans to transform its product range and customer experience

1 February 2023

Peugeot pledges stronger UK brand image and affordability focus

Luca de Meo CEO of Renault Group

Luca de Meo (pictured) replaces BMW CEO Oliver Zipse as president of the ACEA

Corporate

ACEA will be 'more assertive' amid EV shift, says new president

Renault Group boss Luca de Meo speaks for first time as head of European car industry lobby group

31 January 2023

ACEA will be 'more assertive' amid EV shift, says new president

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Nissan will invest in Ampere, Renault's new electric vehicle division

Corporate

Renault to reduce Nissan stake following crunch talks

Proposed changes will give each company equal voting rights in the other, subject to board approval

30 January 2023

Renault to reduce Nissan stake following crunch talks

Fabrice Cambolive

Fabrice Cambolive has been promoted from chief operating officer at Renault

Corporate

New Renault CEO to focus on high-margin cars

Fabrice Cambolive to take over as brand boss to boost progress in “high-value segments”

26 January 2023

New Renault CEO to focus on high-margin cars

Akio Toyoda in racing suit

Akio Toyoda won Autcar's prestigious Issigonis Trophy in 2018

Corporate

Akio Toyoda becomes Toyota chairman; Lexus boss now CEO

Akio Toyoda steps back from CEO role after 14 years, to be replaced by Koji Sato from 1 April

26 January 2023

Akio Toyoda becomes Toyota chairman; Lexus boss now CEO

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Cazoo founder Alex Chesterman will remain chairman

Corporate

Cazoo swaps CEO and cuts UK jobs in cost-cutting drive

Alex Chesterman will be replaced by Paul Whitehead, the company's current COO

23 January 2023

Cazoo swaps CEO and cuts UK jobs in cost-cutting drive

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