Manufacturer insight - Page 22

Seat is planning to update all of its car models to counter suggestions that it might stop making cars carrying the Seat logo.

Renault Group and Volvo Group have obtained the required regulatory approvals to officially launch the new company for the next generation of fully electric vans based on a software defined vehicle (SDV) platform and its dedicated services.

Diana Torres is the new managing director of Nissan Motors Great Britain (NMGB), replacing Andrew Humberstone, bringing over 10 years of experience at Nissan

Multi-brand electric vehicle distributor IA Electric Vehicles is offering franchise opportunities to help grow Chinese brands Seres and Skywell.

Honda has taken the top spot as the most reliable car manufacturer for 2023, new research from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has revealed.

Brand loyalty will be crucial for legacy car brands to shield market share against new entrants and cheaper imports

Polestar, the manufacturer of electric cars, has secured £750 million to help it make more cars in the future and expand its business.

Tesla is facing criticism from multiple UK fleet operators, prompting the electric car manufacturer to acknowledge areas for improvement in its fleet management approach.

Renault and Volkswagen are in discussions about collaborating on a battery-electric minicar for the European market. Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault, confirmed the talks at the Geneva auto show, mentioning that other potential partners were also being considered.

Jaguar Land Rover parent Tata has chosen the Gravity Smart Campus as the home for the UK's second electric vehicle (EV) battery factory.

Kensington High Street showroom marks a significant milestone in Koenigsegg’s global expansion strategy

Fiat has revealed a family of Panda-inspired concepts to excite potential customers of its next generation of 'global' small cars.

Dealers appointed to represent the premium car brand Genesis UK have begun trading this month as the business changes tack from a direct-to-consumer model and becomes a standalone business unit beneath the wing of Hyundai UK.

Dealers overwhelmingly back calls for a new class of small cars to be introduced across Europe that attract lower taxes, insurance and parking costs

Only 17% of electric cars sold in Europe fall into the affordable compact B segment

Carmaker Renault is targeting an ambitious programme of cost reductions despite having boosted profits as it braces for a challenging 2024

Vauxhall is offering an additional £2,000 deposit contribution on fully electric models during February.

KGM Motors UK is adding Abbeygate Group's two showrooms in Norwich Road, Wymondham and Exchange Street, Attleborough to its retail network.

Manufacturing giant Stellantis remains committed to achieving double-digit operating profit margins this year

Chet Patel has been appointed as a new key account manager for cap hpi’s OEM consulting team.

The backlog of customers' Jaguars and Land Rovers still awaiting parts to get them back on the road is now down to below 2,000 and the bottleneck is "mostly through", according to JLR's chief executive.

in four (23%) people say they would happily travel in a fully self-driving car, according to new research. driving tech

Volvo Cars reports that its gross profit margins on its electric cars increased fourfold during the second half of 2023, contributing to a record trading year for the company.

Jason Allbutt has been appointed smart UK’s new CEO, reporting directly to Dirk Adelmann, smart's European chief.

The Polestar 4 crossover is now available for purchase starting at £59,990, with deliveries scheduled for August.