UK car market up but sees EV share fall in January
The UK new car market grew by 3.4% in January to reach 144,127 units, according to figures published by the…
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David Leggett
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Just Auto’s Editor since 2000. Past positions include head of automotive forecasting at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), forecast analyst at IHS Markit and senior economist at the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Stellantis sells stake in Canada’s NextStar Energy to LG Energy Solution
LG Energy Solution has announced it will take full control of Nextstar Energy, a battery joint venture that has created…
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Subaru begins production of BEV Trailseeker SUV at Gunma Yajima Plant
Subaru Corporation has begun production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at its Gunma Yajima Plant. The company says the milestone…
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CATL and Changan claim big battery breakthrough
Changan Automobile, in partnership with CATL, has unveiled what they claim is the world’s first mass-production passenger vehicle equipped with…
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Skoda steps up its VW Group manufacturing contribution
In 2025, 1,065,000 Škoda cars were produced worldwide, representing a year-on-year increase of 15%. In addition, the VW Group owned…
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ZF and BMW sign agreement for future transmissions tech
ZF Friedrichshafen AG and the BMW Group have signed a long-term supply agreement in the field of passenger car drive…
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Polestar attracts new $400m equity finance
Geely-owned Polestar has announced a USD400 million equity investment by Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose vehicle consolidated to Sumitomo…
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UK vehicle production down 15.5% in 2025
UK vehicle production fell 15.5% in 2025, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).…
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India automotive traction battery market to see growth
The Indian automotive industry is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by increasing demand for energy efficient internal combustion engine (ICE)…
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Nissan shows solar‑powered Ariya Concept
Nissan has unveiled a solar‑powered Ariya concept—an exploration of how future electric vehicles could harness the world’s most abundant renewable…