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Corporate / Financial VW Group reportedly interested in selling Lamborghini

VW Group reportedly interested in selling Lamborghini

Sources say they're weighing options.
By Nico Ylanan Oct 13, 2019
Industry The Tesla Effect is making luxury cars lose value faster than ever

The Tesla Effect is making luxury cars lose value faster than ever

A study from Capital One shows some of these luxury cars lost 30 percent of their value.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Oct 09, 2019
Industry UK new car market grows in September as electric car surge continues

UK new car market grows in September as electric car surge continues

But figures for the first nine months of 2019 still look bleak.
By James Fossdyke Oct 07, 2019
Corporate / Financial LEVC sold record number of plug-in taxis in September 2019

LEVC sold record number of plug-in taxis in September 2019

Already 3,000 LEVC TX taxis were deployed in Europe (mostly in London), while sales reached a new high.
By Mark Kane Oct 04, 2019
Industry BMW exec says charging infrastructure is holding back EV adoption

BMW exec says charging infrastructure is holding back EV adoption

He's right in some ways, but BMW could just go ahead and install chargers like Tesla has done.
By Steven Loveday Oct 04, 2019
Industry Next-gen VW Passat and Skoda Superb to be built in Turkey

Next-gen VW Passat and Skoda Superb to be built in Turkey

A massive $1.09-billion investment will secure the production line.
By Anthony Karr Oct 03, 2019
Industry Buyers can already save on pre-reg 69-plate cars, website claims

Buyers can already save on pre-reg 69-plate cars, website claims

BuyACar.co.uk says dealers are slashing prices of pre-reg cars as they struggle to meet sales targets.
By James Fossdyke Oct 03, 2019
Industry Global EV sales in August 2019: PHEV sales down, BEV sales up

Global EV sales in August 2019: PHEV sales down, BEV sales up

Overall, plug-in car sales in August decreased year-over-year by 9%, but the all-electric category went up 8%.
By Mark Kane Oct 02, 2019
Government Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Grant Shapps wants to look into whether the ban should be brought forward.
By James Fossdyke Oct 02, 2019
Industry Arnold Schwarzenegger arranges for a Tesla Model 3 for Greta Thunberg

Arnold Schwarzenegger arranges for a Tesla Model 3 for Greta Thunberg

This is really not surprising at all.
By Steven Loveday Oct 01, 2019
Manufacturing / Production August

August's UK car production increases were first for 15 months

But industry body warns this won't make up for the damage done by Brexit.
By James Fossdyke Oct 01, 2019
Green Tesla Superchargers and InstaVolt top user satisfaction survey in UK

Tesla Superchargers and InstaVolt top user satisfaction survey in UK

Zap-Map’s 2019 EV Charging Survey shows that most charging networks still need to improve a lot.
By Mark Kane Sep 30, 2019
Corporate / Financial Tesla Model 3 leads EV sales boom in Western Europe in 2019

Tesla Model 3 leads EV sales boom in Western Europe in 2019

A new wave of BEVs and PHEVs makes us very optimistic about future growth in Europe in 2020.
By Mark Kane Sep 27, 2019
Industry BMW i5 and iX1 electric cars will become a reality

BMW i5 and iX1 electric cars will become a reality

The wait for more electric Bimmers may finally come to an end soon.
By Steven Loveday Sep 27, 2019
Government Labour plans £3 billion in EV investment if it returns to power

Labour plans £3 billion in EV investment if it returns to power

Tens of thousands of jobs would be created.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 25, 2019
Industry Toyota says new GT86 will be better to drive than the Supra

Toyota says new GT86 will be better to drive than the Supra

Chief engineer says customers are expecting the next GT86 to surpass the Supra.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 24, 2019
Industry Honda to end diesel car sales in Europe in 2021 - report

Honda to end diesel car sales in Europe in 2021 - report

All of the company's cars sold in Europe by 2025 will be electrified.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 24, 2019
Industry Automakers warn no-deal Brexit could cost millions of jobs

Automakers warn no-deal Brexit could cost millions of jobs

The prospect of no-deal has been described as 'devastating' to the industry.
By James Fossdyke Sep 24, 2019
Industry 91 percent of lithium for batteries comes from three countries

91 percent of lithium for batteries comes from three countries

59% of cobalt was from Congo, 67% of natural graphite was from China and 63% of manganese come from three countries.
By Mark Kane Sep 23, 2019
Rumours Daimler ends petrol engine development to focus on electric cars

Daimler ends petrol engine development to focus on electric cars

The future is electric and Daimler is ready to make the transition.
By Eric Loveday Sep 20, 2019
Green 18 million Brits plan to go green when they change cars

18 million Brits plan to go green when they change cars

More than four in 10 will either go hybrid, electric or ditch cars altogether.
By James Fossdyke Sep 19, 2019
Industry Tesla is one of the most reliable carmakers in the UK, survey says

Tesla is one of the most reliable carmakers in the UK, survey says

“What Car?” checked records of 18,000 vehicles, comprising 218 models.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Sep 18, 2019
Industry Two-thirds of Brits expect electric vehicles to be

Two-thirds of Brits expect electric vehicles to be 'normal' by 2030

Research shows 'electric cars' will simply be called 'cars' by the end of the next decade.
By James Fossdyke Sep 18, 2019
Tokyo Motor Show Mazda EV reportedly coming to Tokyo Motor Show next month

Mazda EV reportedly coming to Tokyo Motor Show next month

Electric zoom zoom.
By Greg Fink Sep 17, 2019
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