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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
2022 Nissan Qashqai e-Power

Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2022

The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2022 according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Published 05 January 2023
Haru Oni eFuels pilot plant, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2022

Porsche’s synthetic e-fuel plant opens

The Haru Oni synthetic e-fuels plant in Chile, backed by international companies including Porsche, has been officially opened.
Published 21 December 2022
New automobiles in a car park at the Port of Tilbury

Buyers 'forced' to pay for undelivered cars

Buyers of cars from the Stellantis group are being forced to pay for new vehicles that have not yet seen.
Published 16 December 2022