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Stellantis threatens UK production due to EV targets
Vauxhall's owner Stellantis warned that it may stop production in Britain unless the British Government does more to encourage demand for electric cars or changes its current electrification policies.
Maria Grazia Davino is the top…
The debt crisis facing the former M&S boss’s car leasing company
The motor leasing company headed by Lord Stuart Rose, a retail veteran, is in debt due to the slumping prices of second-hand electric vehicles.
Moody's has placed Zenith Automotive - owned by the private equity company Bridgepoint - on…
Ferrari’s first all-electric car will cost over €500,000
Ferrari is about to launch its electric car, which will cost more than €500,000.
The new model will be launched next year by the luxury Italian brand best known for its petrol sports cars that have roaring engines.
According to…
BYD, China’s electric car powerhouse, charges into Europe
The men of Germany kicked off Euro 2020 in Munich on Friday. Munich has a rich football history, but also holds a special place in Germany’s self-image because it is home to BMW – one of Germany’s leading car exporters.
But it won't be…
Toyota bets big on small engines for the new hybrid age
The chair of Toyota told his executives, suppliers, and engineers that they needed to produce better internal combustion engine.
Akio Toyoda, racing under the name Morizo, said in January that "we will keep the flame of the engine…
Tesla will raise prices following EU crackdown on Chinese Electric Cars
Tesla warned that it would be forced to increase prices in European Union nations after Brussels announced new trade tariffs for electric cars imported by China.
The US company warned customers in Germany and France to order soon, or…
Volkswagen sells solar panels to charge electric cars
Volkswagen will begin selling solar panels along with electric car chargers. The company claims that this move will reduce costs for drivers in half.
The German auto giant announced on Monday that it has teamed up Otovo, a solar panel…
Electric cars will soon be more expensive
California may soon charge you for each mile driven. Texas already charges an additional registration fee. New South Wales plans to implement a road pricing system, and tariffs in the US (and soon the EU) are expected increase sticker…
Plug-in hybrids ‘costing £500 more a year to fuel than lab tests indicate’
According to an analysis of real data, drivers of plug-in hybrids that are in high demand pay £500 more per year for fuel than the manufacturers suggest. This is largely due to owners charging their cars less often than they should.…
Tesla sales fall as European electric vehicle subsidies are cut
Tesla sales in Europe have plummeted after countries such as Germany and France cut subsidies to electric vehicles.
In the first four month of the year, sales at the Western leader in electric cars dropped by 8pc throughout Europe and…
BYD, a Chinese company, closes on a deal to manufacture all-electric London busses
BYD, the Chinese electric car giant, first entered the British automobile market. It's now taking on the traditional London bus makers.
Sources said that the Go-Ahead Group will award a contract for more than 100 double-deckers powered…
Biden raises tariffs in China on electric cars and chips
The United States took another step to end an era of "free trade" with China, by increasing tariffs on imports of "green" technology and other products. This includes a 100% tax on electric cars.
The White House stated that the tariffs…
Vauxhall to sell cheap Chinese electric vehicles in UK and continental Europe
Global carmaker Stellantis will sell electric cars produced by its Chinese partner Leapmotor to Europe, including in the UK. It is criticizing Joe Biden for his decision to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs that are imported into the US.…
Elon Musk meets China’s premier while Tesla battles local rivals
Elon Musk unexpectedly visited Beijing on Sunday, where he met China's second-ranking leader, Premier Li Qiang. Tesla is struggling with falling sales and data security issues in the world's largest car market.
Musk arrived in Beijing on…
Electric car pivots trigger a drop in UK auto production
The British car industry saw its production fall by over a quarter in the last month, as production lines were retooled for electric vehicles.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' (SMMT) figures, the number of…
Tesla accelerates the roll-out of cheaper electric vehicles
Tesla has accelerated plans to produce a variety of cheaper vehicles as Elon Musk’s electric vehicle manufacturer attempts to compete with a wave Chinese manufacturers.
Production will begin next year. The company has said that it will…
The German electric car market is stagnant
Electric car sales have dropped sharply in Germany, as concern grows across the continent about zero-emission cars.
According to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (the trade body), sales of…
The electric car market is stalling as consumers choose petrol vehicles
Official figures show that the demand for electric cars has dropped sharply, as drivers have shifted to petrol and hybrid vehicles.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, (SMMT), last month saw a decline in the…