Nick Gibbs

Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

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Chinese disruptors set sights on UK pick-up market

UK's pick-up market has been resilient despite punitive tax measures against double-cab models

31 July 2025

Chinese disruptors set sights on UK pick-up market

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Are things about to go from bad to worse for Tesla?

Boss Elon Musk said “we probably could have a few rough quarters" after EV firm posted big losses

30 July 2025

Are things about to go from bad to worse for Tesla?

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The dangers threatening to unravel JLR’s magical turnaround

Electric cars, Jaguar's rebirth, and Discovery's next steps are all big challenges facing the British brand

29 July 2025

The dangers threatening to unravel JLR’s magical turnaround

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Recently updated XC90 has been on sale since 2015

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Volvo XC90 confirmed for third generation, likely with PHEV power

"We will need a new XC90," says Volvo CEO, and a Mk3 could be based on long-range XC70 PHEV

17 July 2025

Volvo XC90 confirmed for third generation, likely with PHEV power

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Chinese EVs set to be excluded from UK's Electric Car Grant

Other EVs manufactured in Asian countries, such as in Korea or Japan, are also expected not to qualify

17 July 2025

Chinese EVs set to be excluded from UK's Electric Car Grant

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Can the world's hottest growth market supercharge UK automotive?

A new trade deal has potentially unlocked India but barriers remain

15 July 2025

Can the world's hottest growth market supercharge UK automotive?

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Revived Freelander brand reveals new logo ahead of first car in 2026

Joint venture between JLR and Chery is set to launch this time next year with a mid-sized PHEV SUV

8 July 2025

Revived Freelander brand reveals new logo ahead of first car in 2026

Renault Rafale AI tunnel check

AI is used to check the fit and finish of cars coming off the production line

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Renault taps metaverse tech in race to build cars quicker

Toyota Production System has long been the benchmark but Renault claims its metaverse helps it compete

8 July 2025

Renault taps metaverse tech in race to build cars quicker

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Some of Japan's best-sellers are kei cars - like the Nissan Sakura

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Could a cost-slashing small-car category actually work in Europe?

Since 2019, Europe has lost 48 sub-€15k cars - but a new small car category could revive the segment

4 July 2025

Could a cost-slashing small-car category actually work in Europe?

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What the Hethel is really going on with Lotus in the UK?

Is Hethel under threat? Will the brand actually move production to the US? This is what we know

2 July 2025

What the Hethel is really going on with Lotus in the UK?

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How to make the UK appealing to car manufacturers again

The new Industrial Strategy aims to boost vehicle production by 400k, but there’s a hard road ahead

1 July 2025

How to make the UK appealing to car manufacturers again

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