It’s all bad news these days, isn’t it? Or it certainly feels like it if you dare to pay attention to global politics. Step away from the doom-mongering, though and you’ll find good news aplenty when it comes to UK automotive manufacturing. And much of that hinges on the eclectic crew of cars assembled here. These… Continue reading Range Rover, Qashqai, Mini… The motoring greats Britain builds
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China premium car market under stress, JLR to keep close watch
Tata Motors Ltd, which owns Jaguar Land Rover, on Wednesday said China’s luxury car market is experiencing stress amid challenges related to the availability of finance to dealers. “On the Jaguar Land Rover Side, from a demand perspective, the market that we will watch like a hawk, is China where there is stress. Some of… Continue reading China premium car market under stress, JLR to keep close watch
Land Rover’s theft problems subside as stolen car numbers hit three-year low
JLR’s concerted response to its models being targeted by car crime gangs has seen thefts drop to their lowest level in more than three years, according to the firm’s Chief Executive Adrian Mardell. “August 2024 saw the lowest amount of thefts since May 2021,” he said. ”But we will keep working intensively to counter the… Continue reading Land Rover’s theft problems subside as stolen car numbers hit three-year low
Reveal of Jaguar’s ‘Reimagined’ future set for 2 December
Jaguar has confirmed the first step to its new luxury electric future will be taken on 2 December with the unveiling of a concept car at Miami Fashion Week in America. The complete overhaul has seen the brand recently end UK sales of its entire new-car offering for around 18 months before the arrival of… Continue reading Reveal of Jaguar’s ‘Reimagined’ future set for 2 December
Toyota says California-led EV mandates are ‘impossible’ as states fall short of goal
A sign is displayed outside a Toyota Motor Corp. dealership on Jan. 30, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images DETROIT — Toyota Motor sounded the alarm Friday that California-led electric vehicle mandates that are set to start next year are “impossible” to meet and, if they’re not changed,… Continue reading Toyota says California-led EV mandates are ‘impossible’ as states fall short of goal
Nissan shares plunge over 10% after downbeat quarterly results, production-cut plans
The Nissan ARIYA on the EV test track at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC Shares of Japanese automaker Nissan tumbled as much as 10.12%, a day after the company posted downbeat quarterly results and said it would reduce global production capacity by 20%. Shares of the… Continue reading Nissan shares plunge over 10% after downbeat quarterly results, production-cut plans
Lotus cuts another 200 jobs citing lack of market demand
Lotus has confirmed a new wave of redundancies, with up to 200 jobs expected to be impacted. The move follows significant job cuts in July 2023 and January this year. The Norfolk-based sports car manufacturer says it is still focused on delivering customer cars and “fulfilling our order book”. In a statement made to Auto Express,… Continue reading Lotus cuts another 200 jobs citing lack of market demand
Sleek new Range Rover Velar EV due to launch in spring 2026
Land Rover will launch the first electric SUV based atop its new EMA platform in spring 2026 – and it’s expected to be the replacement for the Range Rover Velar. The marque’s first EV will be the Range Rover Electric due next year. That flagship model – and the Range Rover Sport Electric due shortly after –… Continue reading Sleek new Range Rover Velar EV due to launch in spring 2026
Jaguar F-Pace to be axed globally in 2026
The Jaguar F-Pace will be axed globally in early 2026, JLR CEO Adrian Mardell has confirmed, after it was pulled from sale in the UK. Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in its home market and won’t until its all-new four-door electric GT arrives in summer 2026. “We’ve reviewed all of the Jaguar nameplates,” said Mardell.… Continue reading Jaguar F-Pace to be axed globally in 2026
Jaguar to enter new era with concept car debut on 2 December
Jaguar is set to enter its next era with the unveiling of a new concept car previewing its long-awaited electric GT on 2 December. Autocar previously reported that the radical concept is due next month, and the brand has now said that the “next stage in Jaguar’s transformation” will be revealed at Miami Art Week on 2 December. The… Continue reading Jaguar to enter new era with concept car debut on 2 December