UK motor industry news: carmakers, EVs and charging, recalls, regulation and motorsport business
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While facing challenges in its home market, Chinese automotive giant BYD is experiencing unprecedented growth in the United Kingdom, setting new records and expanding its strategic footprint. Export…
Amid persistent challenges in its core industrial operations, Thyssenkrupp’s naval systems subsidiary, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), is solidifying its role as the Essen-based conglomerate’s most reliable profit pillar.…
Geopolitical instability is creating significant challenges for engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. The company finds its primary revenue driver under unexpected pressure, even as its defense division benefits from increased…
The Australian defense contractor Electro Optic Systems Holdings (EOS) finds itself at a strategic crossroads. The company is pursuing one of the most aggressive operational expansions in its…
At the Auto China 2026 exhibition, Volkswagen unveiled an unprecedented electric vehicle campaign, signaling a determined effort to reclaim momentum in a critical market. The presentation featured ten…
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, a constituent of Germany’s SDAX index, is facing a challenging period defined by two significant headwinds. The company’s operational performance in recent months, while fundamentally solid,…
The Italian cable manufacturing giant Prysmian has reached a significant administrative milestone in a key British energy infrastructure project. The company submitted the environmental planning application for the…
In a surprising first-quarter development for 2026, Stellantis has reported a sales increase in the United States, a market that has otherwise contracted overall. The automaker’s performance, which…
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is methodically advancing its strategy to penetrate the North American market. This international push comes as the company navigates significant challenges within…
Investor confidence in Thyssenkrupp took a hit following the release of financial results for the second quarter of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, which fell significantly short of market…
