Automotive

I bought a Tesla Model 3 in June for £42,791. The advert stated that the car had a 318-mile range, but when I charged the battery fully the car's display said only 248 miles. Tesla was able to find out the reason why the advertised range of…

Volkswagen's motor finance division has been fined £5.4m by the City regulator, and will pay more than £21.5m in compensation. This is for its "serious failures" in treating customers in distress. The Financial Conduct Authority…

Owners of Vauxhall Citroen Peugeot have said that a decision on the future of their UK plants will be taken "in the coming weeks" amid a dispute over government electric car quotas. Carlos Tavares has announced that Stellantis is close to…

The European automakers plan to launch dozens of electric models at affordable prices next year, as they prepare for a "EV Winter" fueled by the tougher EU carbon emissions targets and fierce competition coming from China. The big…

Tesla's quarterly deliveries of vehicles fell short of expectations and dampened hopes of a robust recovery on the backs of a rebound in Chinese auto demand. In the three-month period ending September, the company sold 462,890 cars…

Stefan Lofven visited Northvolt’s base in Skelleftea, near the Arctic Circle, Europe’s first battery gigafactory, just three years ago. He declared that the city was "the future" of the fight against climate change. The Social Democrat said…

Aston Martin Lagonda's new chief executive has forced the luxury carmaker to cancel its financial plans and reduce production for the year. Shares in the company have plummeted since the arrival of the new executive. The stock fell to a…

BMW is increasing its bets on the future of next-generation fuels for passenger cars and will deliver its first mass-produced hydrogen powered cars in 2028. German Motor Group has been testing iX5 Hydrogen prototypes for two year. It is…

Volvo, the Swedish automaker known for its environmental commitments, has reversed its plan to sell only fully electric cars by 2030. This decision comes amidst growing signs of a global slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The…

Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker, is facing a challenging situation as it has "a year, maybe two" to restructure in response to declining sales in its home market. This warning was issued by the company's finance chief, Arno…

The UK's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate is significantly disrupting the automotive industry, particularly affecting traditional brands like Ford and Vauxhall. These companies are witnessing a sharp decline in market share as they…

The European electric vehicle (EV) market is undergoing a notable transformation as Chinese manufacturers respond to newly imposed European Union tariffs. According to data from automotive analyst Dataforce, the market share of Chinese EVs…

In a significant shift from its 87-year history, Volkswagen is contemplating the closure of factories in Germany and potential job cuts as it faces a challenging economic environment. This consideration arises after the company's savings…

As consumer demand for pure electric vehicles (EVs) experiences a slowdown, the South Korean carmaker Hyundai has announced plans to double its range of hybrid car models. The company, which ranks as the world's third-largest carmaker, is…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has launched a new, affordably priced electric car that incorporates technology acquired from ride-hailing giant Didi's failed attempt to enter the highly competitive automotive market in China.…

In a surprising turn of events, Thomas Ingenlath, the chief executive and founder of Polestar, has stepped down after seven years in leadership. Polestar, a Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer controlled by Volvo and China's Geely,…

In a surprising turn of events, Ford Motor Company has decided to abandon its plans to manufacture a three-row electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) and will instead produce a hybrid model. This change is a response to the lukewarm…

The increase in enforcement actions against motorists for unpaid traffic fines reflects a complex interplay of various factors, including the rise of clean air zones, road tolls, and stricter parking regulations. The data indicates a…