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Fiat 600e

Fiat calls for EV grant re-introduction

Fiat has said “more needs to be done” by the UK government if it wants to achieve its target of 80 per cent of new car sales being EVs by 2030.
Published 21 February 2024
SAIC Volkswagen factory

VW considers future with China over 'slavery'

Volkswagen has confirmed it is in talks with its partner in China after a German newspaper reported alleged evidence of forced labour.
Published 15 February 2024
Ora Funky Cat

Chinese EV pricing could be investigated

Trade Remedies Authority says it’s watching for evidence of price-fixing in Chinese electric cars.
Published 14 February 2024
Isuzu D-Max Blade pickup 2017 review

Pick-up truck users face massive tax hike

HMRC is changing the way benefit-in-kind is charged for company pickups.
Published 13 February 2024
BMW Group's electric portfolio

BMW pulled up by ASA over EV claims

An Advertising Standards Authority ruling said emissions during production processes means “zero emission” term is “likely to mislead” buyers.
Published 08 February 2024
Tesla Model Y 2022 review

Tesla plans affordable all-new car for 2025

Tesla insiders are reported to have said a new smaller, more affordable crossover is due to enter production from the middle of 2025.
Published 24 January 2024
Ford Puma

Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2023

The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2023 according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Published 05 January 2024
Zapmap presence in mainland Europe

Zapmap expands into Europe

Zapmap, which shows users where to find electric car charging points, has expanded into mainland Europe.
Published 13 December 2023
Nissan's Sunderland plant has produced more Leaf EVs than eighties Bluebirds

Brexit tariff delay for British EVs

The European Commission has signalled a three-year delay to tariffs that would have impacted exported, British-built electric vehicles.
Published 06 December 2023
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Production Solihull

£4.5bn manufacturing plan widely praised

Industry leaders in the automotive sector have warmly welcomed a government initiative that will see £4.5 billion of funding ringfenced.
Published 27 November 2023
Nissan Chill Out concept

Nissan to make three new EVs at UK plant

Nissan has confirmed a £3 billion investment in its factory in Sunderland, where new pure-electric versions of the Qashqai and Juke will be made.
Published 24 November 2023
Jack Whitehall backs Lunaz

Jack Whitehall invests in EV conversion firm Lunaz

Comedian and actor Jack Whitehall has become the latest celebrity to throw his financial backing behind Lunaz.
Published 27 October 2023