Nick Gibbs

Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

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Ford most exposed to electric target fines despite being UK's top van seller

The Blue Oval has sold just 2443 electric light commercial vehicles in 2025 - 5.4% of its 45,190 total

13 June 2025

Ford most exposed to electric target fines despite being UK's top van seller

Ineos Fusilier front quarter static

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Ineos considers Chery tie-up to boost Fusilier development

Deal to use iCaur platform is being explored by Ineos in bid to slash its CO2 output as soon as possible

11 June 2025

Ineos considers Chery tie-up to boost Fusilier development

BMW iX5 hydrogen prototype front quarter tracking

iX5 Hydrogen prototypes were used as a testbed for production FCEV due 2028

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Hydrogen car roll-out in UK stalled as just three pumps in operation

BMW has said it won't make sense to launch its upcoming FCEV here with such limited infrastructure

9 June 2025

Hydrogen car roll-out in UK stalled as just three pumps in operation

A historic gathering of Alpine in Dieppe to celebrate the 70th anniversary 1

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Inside Alpine's 20-year plan to become a proper Porsche rival

Renault-owned French brand is betting big on its potential to become a credible premium player

5 June 2025

Inside Alpine's 20-year plan to become a proper Porsche rival

Lepas L8 front quarter static

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'Too many brands?' Why Chery is adding Lepas to Jaecoo and Omoda

Lepas is the fourth Chery brand bound for the UK, alongside Omoda, Jaecoo and iCaur

2 June 2025

'Too many brands?' Why Chery is adding Lepas to Jaecoo and Omoda

renault twingo concept 2025 front quarter static 0

Renault believes it has already cracked China Speed – the new Twingo will take just 21 months to develop

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How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'

Much faster development times are giving Chinese newcomers the edge, but global giants are learning fast

27 May 2025

How Western car makers can hit 'China speed'

Lotus Emira 4cyl front quarter powersliding

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Lotus Emira could swap V6 for more potent V8

V8 power is being considered as its supercharged V6 won't pass Euro 7 emissions tests

22 May 2025

Lotus Emira could swap V6 for more potent V8

Lotus Emira production

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After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details

Many UK car makers still remain in the lurch as crucial details have yet to come to light

22 May 2025

After the relief, UK car industry anxiously awaits US tariff details

Matt Windle on Lotus Emira production line

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New Lotus Europe boss plans to build more cars at Hethel

Production at the brand's UK base could be broadened, says Matt Windle, potentially to include the Polestar 6

16 May 2025

New Lotus Europe boss plans to build more cars at Hethel

Chery Aimoga robot in a car dealership

Chery's Aimoga division recently revealed the humanesque Mornine robot

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Why car companies are banking on humanoid robots to drive sales

It's seven years since Honda retired Asimo but BYD, Tesla and others have rekindled the robot wars

16 May 2025

Why car companies are banking on humanoid robots to drive sales

BMW X3 production Spartanburg

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Trump tariff gloom lifts following UK trade deal and BMW news

The US president has proven that he can be persuaded to reduce his punitive car import tariffs

9 May 2025

Trump tariff gloom lifts following UK trade deal and BMW news

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