Nick Gibbs

Nick Gibbs
Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

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News

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
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News

Lotus Emira to drop Toyota, AMG engines in switch to new hybrid V6

Revised sports car is due later this decade with new powertrain from Renault-Geely-owned Horse

13 May 2026
Lotus Emira to drop Toyota, AMG engines in switch to new hybrid V6
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Fiat Grande Panda shows the price gap between ICE and EV is narrowing, if not profitability
Opinion

Why Electric Car Grant remains vital despite jump in EV sales

EV sales surged by 59% last month, with many car makers linking the rise to the Iran war

13 May 2026
Why Electric Car Grant remains vital despite jump in EV sales
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Lotus has released an official image of the supercar's rear – and Autocar has imagined what the rest of the car will look like
News

New 2028 Lotus 'Esprit' supercar to use 986bhp-plus hybrid V8

New ICE supercar will be built alongside Emira at Hethel and will rival the Ferrari 849 Testarossa

12 May 2026
New 2028 Lotus 'Esprit' supercar to use 986bhp-plus hybrid V8
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News

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
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News

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
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Fusilier was delayed and will be launched "probably by 2028"
News

Ineos using shared platforms to fast-track new range of smaller 4x4s

Ineos avoids more "ground-up" cars like the Grenadier in bid to cut costs and accelerate expansion

7 May 2026
Ineos using shared platforms to fast-track new range of smaller 4x4s
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News

Nissan to shut production line at Sunderland in cost-saving move

Japanese manufacturer will also cut 900 jobs across Europe - but confirms roles at Sunderland are safe

5 May 2026
Nissan to shut production line at Sunderland in cost-saving move
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News

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
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Opinion

Porsche-Rimac split is a blow for European automotive innovation

Porsche's investment in Rimac started in 2018 but it has now completely severed ties in the loss-making firm

30 April 2026
Porsche-Rimac split is a blow for European automotive innovation
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Opinion

Can we rely on King Charles' charm, or should we build Trump a limo?

The first visit from a reigning monarch since 2007 could ease tensions – and tariffs on our car trade

28 April 2026
Can we rely on King Charles' charm, or should we build Trump a limo?

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