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Volkswagen Amarok-based electric SUV under consideration

Volkswagen Amarok-based electric SUV under consideration

It would be a global vehicle compared to the US-focused Scout revival.

By Brian Potter 5h ago

Manufacturing / Production

VW to invest £396 million in Wolfsburg for ID.3 facelift and new SUV production

VW to invest £396 million in Wolfsburg for ID.3 facelift and new SUV production

The new EV SUV will be Tiguan-sized.

By Brian Potter 7h ago

Growth in new car market driven by EVs and company cars

Growth in new car market driven by EVs and company cars

The SMMT says supply issues are easing and growth is returning to the market.

By Hyundai 8h ago

Europe: Plug-in electric car sales increased 14% in October 2022

Europe: Plug-in electric car sales increased 14% in October 2022

Two Volkswagen ID. models are at the forefront.

By Brian Potter 07 December 2022

Toyota plans to reach carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040

Toyota plans to reach carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040

Battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hybrid electric vehicles will be a part of its strategy.

By Brian Potter 06 December 2022

Toyota plans to launch five more bZ-branded EVs in Europe by 2026

Toyota plans to launch five more bZ-branded EVs in Europe by 2026

The first is reportedly a small crossover due in 2023, likely the production version of the bZ Small Crossover study previewed in 2021.

By Brian Potter 06 December 2022

BMW M boss says there is room in the lineup for an M4 CS

BMW M boss says there is room in the lineup for an M4 CS

It would bridge the gap between the M4 Competition and M4 CSL.

By Brian Potter 05 December 2022

Avon Tyres to close its last UK factory in Melksham

Avon Tyres to close its last UK factory in Melksham

Cooper Tires is closing its last UK location citing challenges in the current business environment.

By Brian Potter 05 December 2022

Volkswagen revises EV strategy, delays but extends MEB lifespan

Volkswagen revises EV strategy, delays but extends MEB lifespan

VW's new boss Oliver Blume has reportedly given the approval for significant investments to make way for "MEB-EVO."

By Steven Loveday 03 December 2022

Chinese cars in Europe: Who will suffer the most from the invasion?

Chinese cars in Europe: Who will suffer the most from the invasion?

Fiat, Ford, but also Mitsubishi and Honda could be among the brands most hurt by the wave of Chinese cars arriving in Europe.

By Brian Potter 02 December 2022

Amazon adds more delivery hubs and e-bike fleets across the UK

Amazon adds more delivery hubs and e-bike fleets across the UK

The online retail giant is leveraging cargo e-bikes and walkers to fulfill more and more deliveries.

By Brian Potter 02 December 2022

UK car industry calls for action to "safeguard" sector's recovery

UK car industry calls for action to "safeguard" sector's recovery

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says action is needed ahead of 2024 to ensure the industry remains competitive.

By James Fossdyke 01 December 2022

Euro NCAP will soon include motorcycles in crash testing

Euro NCAP will soon include motorcycles in crash testing

Euro NCAP is beefing up its testing procedures to make them as realistic as possible.

By Brian Potter 30 November 2022

Polestar benchmarking Porsche 911 for its EV roadster due in 2026

Polestar benchmarking Porsche 911 for its EV roadster due in 2026

The Swedish company wants to take on the 911 and Taycan in terms of vehicle dynamics.

By Brian Potter 29 November 2022

Range / Efficiency

Lucid CEO says EV efficiency is key when it comes to cheaper cars

Lucid CEO says EV efficiency is key when it comes to cheaper cars

The goal is to travel as far as possible with the smallest battery possible.

By Brian Potter 29 November 2022

E-bike sharing firms in the UK launch responsible parking campaigns

E-bike sharing firms in the UK launch responsible parking campaigns

Lime and HumanForest are urging their customers to park responsibly.

By Brian Potter 29 November 2022

04:46 Technology

How often do Tesla's batteries fail? How about Tesla's motors?

How often do Tesla's batteries fail? How about Tesla's motors?

Tesla's batteries and motors can certainly fail, but it doesn't likely happen as often as some people think.

By Brian Potter 28 November 2022

GM CEO, brands stopped Tweeting after Elon Musk took over

GM CEO, brands stopped Tweeting after Elon Musk took over

Mary Barra, GM, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC last tweeted October 27, the day Elon Musk closed his $44B purchase of Twitter.

By Brian Potter 28 November 2022

Fiat promises to keep making small cars in EV age

Fiat promises to keep making small cars in EV age

The Italian marque plans on staying true to its roots.

By Brian Potter 28 November 2022

Record market share for the electric cars in Europe and USA

Record market share for the electric cars in Europe and USA

In Europe, more than 1 vehicle out of 10 is electric. In the USA, the share was 5.1% between January and October 2022.

By Adam Cooper 25 November 2022

Tesla Megapacks power Europe's largest battery energy storage system

Tesla Megapacks power Europe's largest battery energy storage system

It was recently launched in the UK to support the grid.

By Brian Potter 25 November 2022

Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio to skip hybridisation and switch to EVs

Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio to skip hybridisation and switch to EVs

The Giorgio platform they're built on wasn't engineered for plug-in hybrids.

By Brian Potter 24 November 2022

Mazda says that swoopy coupe is a commitment to fun cars

Mazda says that swoopy coupe is a commitment to fun cars

But is it a conceptual MX-5 or something else?

By Brian Potter 24 November 2022

General Motors will stick with internal combustion engines amid EV expansion

General Motors will stick with internal combustion engines amid EV expansion

The automaker won't abandon the traditional vehicle segments.

By Brian Potter 21 November 2022

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