Nick Gibbs

JLR is seeking to avoid U.S. tariffs and currency-exchange penalties, CFO Richard Molyneux said. The automaker now imports all of its North American models.

Welcome to the Daily 5 report for Friday, Aug. 14.

Geopolitical issues, artificial intelligence boom and more challenges all drive up the cost of materials

As parent company BMW hits headwinds, Mini's resilience comes into question

Affordable electrified vehicles power a huge surge in Chinese car sales, as legacy firms struggle to stay competitive

Luxurious new electric MPV looks to find success where the previous EQV didn't – and London will be key

Geely's electrified platform will underpin Ford's new SUV for Europe as part of a joint venture to produce vehicles in Ford's Spanish factory. The plant will also build multiple Geely models.

JLR is delaying its Defender redesign as tariffs and uncertain EV demand complicate planning. The off-roader accounts for a third of company sales.

Aggressive sales targets were meant to give the UK a head start on EVs, but that hasn't panned out

Big roll-out will include Europe-specific small SUV, a new i20 and much more