Ford promoted global programs director Joerg Beyer to head of product development in Europe. He succeeds Joe Bakaj, who will retire after more than 30 years at the automaker.

With more automakers such as Jaguar, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes joining the Formula E electric race series, it is proving an ideal test bed as they move toward a wider rollout of consumer EVs.

Sales of plug-in hybrid cars are expected to plummet in Europe because of the new WLTP testing regime and the removal of incentives in the UK, the region's biggest market for such cars.

The hard-Brexit wing of Britain's Conservative party is trying to convince the public that the country will be fine economically without a trade deal with the EU. In making their case, they have demonstrated they either have little idea how the modern car industry works or are prepared to sacrifice it altogether to achieve their aim.

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer aims to make the automaker as consistently profitable as Ferrari, helped by the launch of an SUV and the revival of Lagonda. Palmer spoke with Automotive News Europe about how he plans to achieve this.

The decision by Toyota and PSA to end their partnership to build minicars highlights differences about where the segment is heading.

Lada design boss Steve Mattin has been tasked with replacing a 40-year icon, the automaker's 4X4, which is sold as the Niva in export markets. Mattin spoke with Automotive News Europe about this and other challenges at the automaker.

Tesla will start the European rollout of its Model 3 in February, putting pressure on German premium brands that have seen the Model S outsell flagship sedans such as the Mercedes S class.

Ford has appointed executives in Germany and the UK to restructure its money-losing operations in Europe.

Skoda is going upscale in Europe's compact car segment with the Scala hatchback, which will go on sale in the first half of next year.

Land Rover will likely reveal its new Defender model next year ahead of sales in 2020. The SUV will be built in five-door and three-door versions, mirroring the original off-road vehicle.

Bentley will target currently unreachable super-wealthy customers with a future electric vehicle but only when battery technology improves, CEO Adrian Hallmark said.

Revived German brand Borgward has named Xiuzhan Zhu as its new CEO. Zhu replaces former Rolls-Royce executive Philip Koehn, who spent just four months in the job.

Nissan's ousting of its Chairman Carlos Ghosn for alleged financial irregularities has been seen as a bid to by the automaker to prevent a merger with its controlling partner, Renault. The drama highlights the fact that Europe is not a happy place for the company right now.