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The Volkswagen Trinity is currently due in dealers in 2026, badged as the ID 4
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Decision imminent on future of €2bn VW Trinity factory

Flagship saloon has been delayed by two years, potentially making a new plant redundant

10 February 2023
Decision imminent on future of €2bn VW Trinity factory
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Steven Armstrong has long been linked with the top job at Aston Martin
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Exclusive: Aston Martin in talks to hire ex-Ford boss Armstrong

Brit Steven Armstrong, previously Ford of Europe chairman, is tipped to join Aston Martin as a consultant

10 February 2023
Exclusive: Aston Martin in talks to hire ex-Ford boss Armstrong
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Nominations for Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars 2023 now open

Award recognises the motoring industry’s best female rising stars with updated categories for the new year

8 February 2023
Nominations for Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars 2023 now open
Ford Fiesta vs Ford Focus 2022
Ford Fiesta production will end this summer, with the Focus following in 2025
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Ford may further cut European passenger car line-up

American giant accelerates its cost-cutting drive after posting a $2 billion loss in 2022

3 February 2023
Ford may further cut European passenger car line-up
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The Peugeot 208 was Europe's best-selling car in 2022
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Peugeot pledges stronger UK brand image and affordability focus

CEO Linda Jackson details how French brand plans to transform its product range and customer experience

1 February 2023
Peugeot pledges stronger UK brand image and affordability focus
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Luca de Meo (pictured) replaces BMW CEO Oliver Zipse as president of the ACEA
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ACEA will be 'more assertive' amid EV shift, says new president

Renault Group boss Luca de Meo speaks for first time as head of European car industry lobby group

31 January 2023
ACEA will be 'more assertive' amid EV shift, says new president
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Harnessing economies of scale has become critical to Renault and Nissan remaining competitive
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Renault-Nissan Alliance back on stable ground as fractures fixed

Pending board approval, Renault will reduce its stake in Nissan, giving the two firms equal say in the other's future

31 January 2023
Renault-Nissan Alliance back on stable ground as fractures fixed
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Arrival is refocusing its resources on a larger 'XL' van for the lucrative US market
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Arrival to drop half of workforce in cost-cutting drive

Struggling start-up names new Igor Torgov as its new CEO as it announces it will make 800 staff redundant

30 January 2023
Arrival to drop half of workforce in cost-cutting drive
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Nissan will invest in Ampere, Renault's new electric vehicle division
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Renault to reduce Nissan stake following crunch talks

Proposed changes will give each company equal voting rights in the other, subject to board approval

30 January 2023
Renault to reduce Nissan stake following crunch talks
Fabrice Cambolive
Fabrice Cambolive has been promoted from chief operating officer at Renault
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New Renault CEO to focus on high-margin cars

Fabrice Cambolive to take over as brand boss to boost progress in “high-value segments”

26 January 2023
New Renault CEO to focus on high-margin cars

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