The British automotive sector is at a pivotal point as electric vehicle policy collides with declining car production and wavering investor confidence. This week, representatives from the northeast’s motor industry
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The growth in sales of battery powered vehicles in the United Kingdom has eased to its weakest level for almost two years, as government plans for a pay per mile
The Dutch government’s intervention in chip manufacturer Nexperia has triggered mounting tensions between its European headquarters and its Chinese subsidiary, raising alarms over potential production stoppages in the automotive sector.
Great Wall Motor, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively searching for a site to construct one of Europe’s largest car factories. Spain and Hungary are under consideration alongside
Great Wall Motor, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively searching for a site to construct one of Europe’s largest car factories. Spain and Hungary are under consideration alongside
Tesla has experienced a significant decline in its European market share, with recent data revealing a 48 per cent drop in sales within the European Union during October, falling from
The motoring landscape is witnessing a technological transformation as car manufacturers tap into burgeoning in-car digital advertising opportunities. Advertising, once limited to roadside billboards and radio jingles, is rapidly evolving,
The UK government is considering the introduction of a pay per mile tax on electric vehicles starting in 2028. This charge, set at 3 pence per mile, would be added
Jaguar Land Rover, the largest car manufacturer in the United Kingdom, has revealed the scale of damage inflicted by a recent cyberattack, reporting substantial losses for the second quarter. The
The UK economy expanded by just 0.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics. This growth fell
Plans to introduce a new electric vehicle (EV) pay-per-mile tax have taken a significant turn, as van drivers are set to be exempt, while plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) will not
The Dutch government is poised to surrender its control over microchip manufacturer Nexperia, potentially resolving a sweeping parts shortage that has threatened automotive production across Europe and Asia. Sources familiar
The American vehicle repossession industry stands on the brink of historic activity, with car seizures reaching their highest level in 14 years. According to Recovery Database Network data, 2.7 million
One in four new cars sold in October were fully electric battery vehicles, latest figures confirm, highlighting a decisive shift in motoring trends. Electric car sales recorded a 23 per
For over a decade, successive UK governments have sidestepped the thorny issue of raising fuel duty. Despite regular expectations from the Office for Budget Responsibility that rates would increase in
Zhang Xuezheng, the enigmatic billionaire entrepreneur behind China’s technology behemoth Wingtech, finds himself at the heart of an international row poised to disrupt Europe’s automotive sector. At age 50, Zhang—often
