Auto Trader forecasts ‘seismic shift’ to electric vehicles in Britain

An electric car plugged into a Source London EV charging point in the capital. A ‘seismic shift’ to EVs is expected over the next 10 years. Photograph: John Walton/PA Wire View image in fullscreen An electric car plugged into a Source London EV charging point in the capital. A ‘seismic shift’ to EVs is expected… Continue reading Auto Trader forecasts ‘seismic shift’ to electric vehicles in Britain

GM to write down value of China business by more than $5bn

GM’s headquarters in Shanghai, China in 2022. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters View image in fullscreen GM’s headquarters in Shanghai, China in 2022. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters GM to write down value of China business by more than $5bn Automaker is restructuring in China after losing about $350m in the region in the first three quarters of this… Continue reading GM to write down value of China business by more than $5bn

Wednesday briefing: What Jaguar’s radical rebrand reveals about the shift to electric cars

The Jaguar Type 00 in Miami pink. Photograph: Electrifying.com View image in fullscreen The Jaguar Type 00 in Miami pink. Photograph: Electrifying.com Wednesday briefing: What Jaguar’s radical rebrand reveals about the shift to electric cars In today’s newsletter: The iconic British carmaker has been accused of going ‘woke’ after releasing an electric model in pink,… Continue reading Wednesday briefing: What Jaguar’s radical rebrand reveals about the shift to electric cars

Chargers are key to the electric vehicle transition | Letters

‘Ease of use will greatly increase the attraction of electric cars.’ Photograph: Alamy View image in fullscreen ‘Ease of use will greatly increase the attraction of electric cars.’ Photograph: Alamy Letters Chargers are key to the electric vehicle transition Stephen Smith says people won’t buy EVs until they can easily access the energy needed to… Continue reading Chargers are key to the electric vehicle transition | Letters

Stock market Santa rally gets off to a good start; NatWest on ‘fast trajectory to private ownership’ – business live

05.29 EST Santa rally building in the stock market A Santa rally may be building in Europe’s financial markets today, despite worries about the economic outlook and political instability in France and Germany. In London, the FTSE 100 share index has risen to a six-week high this morning, up 56 points or 0.7% at 8369 points.… Continue reading Stock market Santa rally gets off to a good start; NatWest on ‘fast trajectory to private ownership’ – business live

Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ with new electric car

1:05 Jaguar unveils new electric concept car in Miami – video Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ with new electric car Carmaker, which has faced backlash over rebrand, will reveal production-ready version of Type 00 in late 2025 Experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leak… Continue reading Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’ with new electric car

‘Too big of a departure?’: the experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch

1:05 Jaguar unveils new electric concept car in Miami – video ‘Too big of a departure?’: the experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch Insiders who were at the Type 00 event in Miami and others give their views on the car, the rebrand and the marketing Jaguar boss says it has shown ‘fearless creativity’… Continue reading ‘Too big of a departure?’: the experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch

Stellantis’s Carlos Tavares: the hard-driving boss ejected from global carmaker

Henri de Castries, Stellantis’s senior independent director, made it clear that ‘different views’ were behind the departure of Carlos Tavares (pictured). Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters View image in fullscreen Henri de Castries, Stellantis’s senior independent director, made it clear that ‘different views’ were behind the departure of Carlos Tavares (pictured). Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters Analysis Stellantis’s Carlos… Continue reading Stellantis’s Carlos Tavares: the hard-driving boss ejected from global carmaker

Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leak

1:05 Jaguar unveils new electric concept car in Miami – video Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leak Early online reaction suggests the concept car might appear more familiar to fans of Barbie or the Pink Panther than traditional Jag owners Experts’ verdict on Jaguar’s electric car launch Jaguar boss says it has shown… Continue reading Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leak

Eurozone manufacturing recession deepens; Stellantis shares fall after CEO’s resignation – business live

04.34 EST Eurozone manufacturing recession looks endless after latest plunge in activity The eurozone’s manufacturing recession has deepened, driven by a sharp slowdown in the region’s largest economies. Data provider S&P Global has reported that the euro area’s manufacturing sector deteriorated at a faster pace during November. This wasa driven by quicker declines in new factory… Continue reading Eurozone manufacturing recession deepens; Stellantis shares fall after CEO’s resignation – business live