UK motor industry news: carmakers, EVs and charging, recalls, regulation and motorsport business
News and analysis from the Primary Ignition newsroom.
The world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer is reportedly evaluating a strategic move into motorsport. Speculation about a potential entry into Formula 1 has intensified following recent visits by…
Shares in German defense companies came under selling pressure on Monday morning, with Renk Group AG declining approximately 3% and its industry peer Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shedding…
The Australian counter-drone technology firm DroneShield is rapidly enhancing its platform through strategic partnerships, marking a significant acceleration in its open-architecture strategy. In its latest move, the company…
Investors rewarded BMW with a significant share price increase following the company’s latest strategic and financial updates. The automotive group’s stock advanced 4.47 percent to 78.52 euros, a…
Despite a recent pullback from its February peak, Rolls-Royce has simultaneously achieved two significant technological advancements that promise to redefine its long-term growth trajectory. The company’s shares have…
John Deere is currently steering through a challenging market landscape characterized by diverging fortunes across its business segments. As demand for large agricultural machinery in North America softens,…
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is making a decisive push onto the global stage. Having closed out 2025 as the world’s top-selling EV manufacturer, the company’s strategic…
Rheinmetall is positioning itself to secure the German military’s largest naval procurement project. The defense conglomerate aims to sign a contract as the general contractor for the F126-class…
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is accelerating its international growth strategy, even as it faces significant challenges in its home market. This strategic pivot comes at a…
Investors in defense contractor Hensoldt are facing a contradictory picture: robust order books paired with disappointing margin guidance. This tension has weighed on the share price for weeks.…
