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Lexus is not giving up on saloons as demand is still important

Lexus is not giving up on saloons as demand is still important

The ES accounts for half of the brand's sales in China.
By Brian Potter 1m ago
Lexus will consider pickup truck if customers want it

Lexus will consider pickup truck if customers want it

It wouldn't be based on any of the existing Toyota trucks.
By Brian Potter 23h ago
Ford doesn't want UK to delay 2030 combustion engine ban for new vehicles

Ford doesn't want UK to delay 2030 combustion engine ban for new vehicles

A bump to 2035 matches the EU deadline, but Ford's UK boss says the delay undermines the EV transition.
By Brian Potter 23h ago
Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging at 50,000th Supercharger in California

Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging at 50,000th Supercharger in California

The release candidate (RC) unit made a surprise visit to the Roseville location.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
UK contemplating pushing back new ICE car ban to 2035

UK contemplating pushing back new ICE car ban to 2035

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a change in the policy, which is planned to go into effect in 2030.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
Ineos Automotive boss says EV-only approach may fail on the long run

Ineos Automotive boss says EV-only approach may fail on the long run

Lynn Calder said that a mix of energy sources might be better, to which Toyota’s UK chief agreed.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
Some Tesla Model Y owners return to petrol-powered SUVs and trucks - report

Some Tesla Model Y owners return to petrol-powered SUVs and trucks - report

Meanwhile, a percentage of Model S owners switch to Lucid, Rivian, or Mercedes-Benz offerings.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2023
Electric vehicles could enjoy up to 86% global market share by 2030 - report

Electric vehicles could enjoy up to 86% global market share by 2030 - report

Lithium-ion battery costs could drop to $60-90 per kilowatt-hour by 2030 from the 2022 average of $151/kWh.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2023
Musk wanted to use Tesla in-car video to win lawsuits: Biography

Musk wanted to use Tesla in-car video to win lawsuits: Biography

Tesla's CEO pushed for recording video of drivers' behaviour behind the wheel, initially without their knowledge.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2023
Tesla's 50,000th Supercharger is a special one

Tesla's 50,000th Supercharger is a special one

It is installed in California.
By Brian Potter 18 September 2023
Insufficient demand affects production at Volkswagen Zwickau plant

Insufficient demand affects production at Volkswagen Zwickau plant

German media reports on upcoming employment reduction.
By Brian Potter 18 September 2023
China blasts EU probe into EV subsidies, describes it as “protectionist”

China blasts EU probe into EV subsidies, describes it as “protectionist”

Analysts warn of retaliation from Beijing if tariffs are imposed, a concern shared by Germany’s car industry.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2023
Wall Street analysts tear down BYD Seal, say Tesla should worry

Wall Street analysts tear down BYD Seal, say Tesla should worry

Analysts at UBS described the Chinese electric saloon as a great Model 3 alternative for a fraction of the cost.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2023
10 Tesla Model Y EVs burn in Frankfurt, anonymous letter claims responsibility

10 Tesla Model Y EVs burn in Frankfurt, anonymous letter claims responsibility

Five more Teslas were damaged, according to the fire department.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2023
European Union opens probe into subsidy-backed Chinese EVs

European Union opens probe into subsidy-backed Chinese EVs

EU Commission president said Chinese EVs with "artificially low" prices enabled by "huge state subsidies" are distorting the EU market.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2023
Tesla gets €150m in EU funding for Supercharger network expansion

Tesla gets €150m in EU funding for Supercharger network expansion

The American company is the biggest beneficiary of the European Union’s latest funding scheme.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2023
Global EV sales in July 2023: Over 1.1 million plug-in cars sold

Global EV sales in July 2023: Over 1.1 million plug-in cars sold

The market is expanding at a healthy rate of more than 40 percent year-over-year.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2023
Europe: Plug-in car sales accelerated in July 2023

Europe: Plug-in car sales accelerated in July 2023

The Tesla Model Y remains the most popular all-electric model.
By Brian Potter 12 September 2023
BMW Group invests £600 million to produce Mini EVs in the UK

BMW Group invests £600 million to produce Mini EVs in the UK

The Mini Aceman and Cooper three-door will begin production in the UK by 2026.
By Brian Potter 12 September 2023
Tesla shows off all of its EVs on a family trip

Tesla shows off all of its EVs on a family trip

Well... Roadsters (new and old) are missing.
By Brian Potter 11 September 2023
SUVs accounted for more than half of sales in Europe for the first time ever

SUVs accounted for more than half of sales in Europe for the first time ever

Sales figures for H1 2023 show one in two people bought an SUV.
By Brian Potter 11 September 2023
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Automakers are "terrible" when it comes to personal data and privacy - study

The Mozilla Foundation study claims that 84 percent of car companies share data with third parties, among other things.
By Brian Potter 11 September 2023
UK's largest public EV charging hub comes online in Birmingham

UK's largest public EV charging hub comes online in Birmingham

It can charge up to 180 electric vehicles simultaneously.
By Mark Kane 10 September 2023
Motor1 Numbers: Perception of Chinese car brands

Motor1 Numbers: Perception of Chinese car brands

The Chinese auto industry is spreading, but for it to take hold in global markets, it's necessary to overcome consumer mistrust.
By Brian Potter 09 September 2023
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