Social media and word of mouth have driven trust in the carmaker

Beijing moves to weed out smaller start-ups and create a handful of NEV national champions

Autonomous driving start-up is one of 34 with a permit to test on California’s roads

Ageing populations and mass emigration to the west mean skilled workers are scarce

Mercedes-Benz and BMW battle to keep brand alive as ride-hailing grows 

Move clears way for $1.6bn takeover of company’s core assets by Chinese-owned KSS

Increase over two years ends first significant industrial action since Communist era

Warnings grow over borrowing levels and potential impact on the automobile sector

Masuko reappointed chief executive despite fuel economy cheating scandal

Polestar split out as Swedish group’s Chinese owner Geely expands global ambitions

Second shake-up this year underscores pressure on groups racing for pole position

Carmaker will move manufacturing out of the US as planned, but not to Mexico

Growing supply chain could shield industry from any negative consequences of Brexit

US group intends to expand trial as it quietly builds team to spearhead efforts

French car group swallows low-cost rival as it expands transportation offering