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Google Bard AI will give car-buying advice and suggest electric car charging locations

Google's AI could give car-buying advice

Google Bard could potentially be used to offer car-buying and EV road-trip advice, say its developers.
Published 09 February 2023
Nissan's Sunderland plant has produced more Leaf EVs than eighties Bluebirds

Uncertain future for Nissan's UK factory

The future of the UK’s largest car plant could be in doubt unless the government takes steps to reduce energy costs and more.
Published 07 February 2023
2020 Bollinger B1 prototype 01

Bollinger sues Munro in copyright case

The American electric automotive start-up Bollinger Motors has launched a court case against the Scottish 4x4-maker Munro Vehicles.
Published 02 February 2023
MG ZS electric car review

Used EVs need subsidies for middle class buyers

The government must subsidise the purchase of used electric vehicles by middle-income households in order to meet its climate ambitions.
Published 31 January 2023
Dacia is offering free hot water bottles to car owners

Dacia giving away free hot water bottles

Dacia has announced plans to give away free hot water bottles in an apparent dig at BMW and other manufacturers who use software blocks.
Published 25 January 2023
Vincent Cobée, Citroen CEO

Citroën boss explains how to make affordable EVs

The car industry needs to do four things if it’s to make affordable electric cars for the masses, according to Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée.
Published 23 January 2023
Britishvolt

Britishvolt enters administration

The former CEO of Aston Martin, Dr. Andy Palmer, has warned that the UK needs to ramp up electric vehicle battery production.
Published 19 January 2023

£16m pledged for smart charging

The government has announced a £16m investment in the field of “smart” bi-directional electric vehicle charging.
Published 17 January 2023
Hyundai crab driving system

Watch: Hyundai solves parallel parking

Hyundai has unveiled a fully-functional demonstration prototype of its “e-Corner” system, simplifying parking.
Published 13 January 2023
Car factories boom boosts the economy

Cost of living may result in less EV production

Carmakers in Britain and Europe may be scaling back production of electric vehicles amid falling consumer demand.
Published 11 January 2023
The five richest people in motoring: Elon Musk

Used Tesla values plummet

Values of used Tesla models are falling fast, with some models losing nearly a quarter of their worth over the 12 months following registration.
Published 09 January 2023
Tesla Model Y goes on sale in UK, priced from £54,990

EVs outsold petrol in the UK last month

Battery-electric vehicles took an impressive 32.9% share of the UK car market in December, a figure that marks the biggest ever monthly share.
Published 06 January 2023