Nick Gibbs UK-based correspondent for Automotive News Europe Nick Gibbs covers the UK market for Automotive News Europe. [email protected] See All Staff Page Recent Stories Jaguar Land Rover renames itself JLR, reorganizes into 4 subbrands The 'House of Brands' strategy will create the Range Rover, Discovery, Defender and Jaguar subbrands. Volvo seeks new subscription revenues with Qualcomm-powered tech Volvo will use Qualcomm computing power to make money from features such as audio content, navigation content and digital services. Toyota to unveil 5th generation Prius hybrid Toyota is expected to increase the visual appeal of the Prius, which became a trailblazer for the fuel-saving properties of electrified drivetrains. Queen Elizabeth II's long love affair with cars Britain's longest-reigning monarch could be described as an influencer for brands such as Land Rover and Jaguar. ID Aero speaks to the car crowd Volkswagen's full-electric ID Aero Canadian sales launch is planned for "sometime in 2024," with debuts first in China and Europe a year earlier. Jaguar, Magna's joint EV platform plans revealed by job ad The job ad, posted on Linkedin, offers candidates the chance to be involved in the platform project and "work closely with JLR, Jaguar and Magna" on an "outsourced engineering service relationship." Chip supplier Qualcomm warns automakers on going it alone with operating systems The debate over closed versus open operating systems is raging as automakers develop new interfaces and connectivity to put their cars more on par with smartphones. Land Rover sticks to winning look for new Range Rover While the iconic SUV may not change much on the outside, it’s expected that big changes will be made with the vehicle’s technology and interior design. VW pushes ahead with 'super platform' for self-driving electric cars The automaker will produce 40 million vehicles on its new electric ‘super platform’ that will replace the group’s current combustion-engine and full-electric platforms. Stellantis promises 'heart-of-the-market SUV' from new EV platform Stellantis executives have outlined how they plan to shake up the market for large electric models as they provided more detail of a radical EV strategy across its 14 brands. Britishvolt eyes Canada for home to new battery factory Canada is attractive "in terms of availability of renewable energy and potentially raw materials," former Ford executive Joe Bakaj said. Ford to only sell full-electric cars in Europe by 2030 The move will be supported by its strategic alliance with Volkswagen Group to use VW's MEB electric-car platform, Ford said. The automaker also will invest US$1 billion in a new EV manufacturing center at its factory in Cologne, Germany Jaguar to become all-electric brand as part of new turnaround plan The historic marque will become an all-electric brand starting in 2025 to "realize its unique potential," parent Tata Motors said. Land Rover will gradually follow Jaguar down the electric-only road. Fisker predicts profit from electric SUV due to Magna deal The startup is bullish because it gets to use Magna's electric platform at a reduced price. Rolls-Royce simplifies Ghost styling The British brand is giving its popular entry-level sedan a less flashy, "post-opulent" look. Load More
Nick Gibbs UK-based correspondent for Automotive News Europe Nick Gibbs covers the UK market for Automotive News Europe. [email protected] See All Staff Page