Nick Gibbs

Title: Business correspondent

Articles by Nick Gibbs

Jaguar XE with Jaguar XF 2022 front quarter static

Orders for the Jaguar XE and XF were paused as chip supply was diverted to more profitable models

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Jaguar XF and XE back on sale as JLR chip shortage eases

Cheaper Jaguar and Land Rover models come back on stream after sustained period of restricted production

Nick Gibbs10 February 2023

Jaguar XF and XE back on sale as JLR chip shortage eases

Land Rover dealership Mayfair

JLR recently overhauled its Mayfair, London, showroom to become a Range Rover Boutique

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Jaguar, Defender, Discovery and Range Rover split in JLR agency shift

Jaguar Land Rover will move to an agency model in the UK by the end of 2024

Nick Gibbs10 February 2023

Jaguar, Defender, Discovery and Range Rover split in JLR agency shift

Renault Megane RT 37

Renault Mégane E-Tech currently shares CMF-EV platform with Nissan Ariya

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New compact EV platform to test rebooted Renault-Nissan Alliance

Both firms want to lead a project crucial to their global sales, but that’s not how the new Alliance is supposed to work

Nick Gibbs9 February 2023

New compact EV platform to test rebooted Renault-Nissan Alliance

Nissan Juke production line Sunderland

The Nissan Juke is built at Sunderland alongside the Leaf EV and Qashqai crossover

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Nissan boss: UK 'more challenging' for car makers

The UK's shrinking car output means suppliers are harder to attract, creating a vicious cycle

Nick Gibbs6 February 2023

Nissan boss: UK 'more challenging' for car makers

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

Nick Gibbs3 February 2023

Ford may further cut European passenger car line-up

Volkswagen ID 7 rear quarter tracking CES 2023

Cariad's next major release of the ID software will coincide with the launch of the Volkswagen ID 7

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Cariad outranks VW Group brands as software takes centre stage

The Cariad software division has been at the heart of many recent controversies but remains crucial to the VW Group

Nick Gibbs3 February 2023

Cariad outranks VW Group brands as software takes centre stage

Transporter at factory loaded with Renault Clio cars

Renault boss de Meo: "We predict a substantial reduction in the new car market by 7-10%."

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Euro 7: Renault boss warns of factory closures as car costs soar

Luca de Meo said new emissions rules could add up to €2000 to the final cost of a car, throttling demand

Nick Gibbs2 February 2023

Euro 7: Renault boss warns of factory closures as car costs soar

sony honda afeela prototype front three quarters static 0

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Inside Afeela: Why Sony and Honda are starting a car company

'Three As' philosophy of the the Japanese giants underpins their new car brand's business model

Nick Gibbs1 February 2023

Inside Afeela: Why Sony and Honda are starting a car company

99 Lotus Technology HQ architectural image

Lotus Technology will build 90,000 'lifestyle'-focused Lotus EVs annually by 2028

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Lotus Technology EV division to go public with SPAC merger

China-based Lotus Technology valued at £4.38 billion as it merges with SPAC firm for Nasdaq listing

Nick Gibbs31 January 2023

Lotus Technology EV division to go public with SPAC merger

Ford Mustang Mach E GT 2022 front quarter tracking

Ford cut pricing of Mustang Mach-E GT in US by up to $5900 following Tesla's reductions

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Luca de Meo warns of 'unhealthy' electric car price cuts

Some manufacturers are responding to Tesla's significant discounts with their own price reductions

Nick Gibbs31 January 2023

Luca de Meo warns of 'unhealthy' electric car price cuts

Luca de Meo CEO of Renault Group

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

Nick Gibbs31 January 2023

ACEA will be 'more assertive' amid EV shift, says new president

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