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Renault boss thinks all European brands have ended development of new combustion engines

Renault boss thinks all European brands have ended development of new combustion engines

Luca de Meo says all the money is going into EVs and hydrogen.

By Brian Potter 1m ago

Study reveals battle for most anticipated EV of 2023 is not even close

Study reveals battle for most anticipated EV of 2023 is not even close

Can you guess what it is?

By Brian Potter 27m ago

Tesla's monumental delivery wave makes its way to Europe

Tesla's monumental delivery wave makes its way to Europe

New Tesla owners in Portugal are reportedly being asked to take delivery directly from the car haulers.

By Brian Potter 23 March 2023

Volkswagen to become global EV battery supplier, invest in mining

Volkswagen to become global EV battery supplier, invest in mining

Europe's largest automotive group aims to sell batteries to Ford as part of its partnership and supply other brands going forward.

By Brian Potter 23 March 2023

Tesla reached 50-percent growth in European registrations last month

Tesla reached 50-percent growth in European registrations last month

Tesla had a 20-percent share of the European Union's entire new EV market in February.

By Brian Potter 23 March 2023

Corporate / Financial

Volkswagen assets frozen in Russia over contract dispute

Volkswagen assets frozen in Russia over contract dispute

GAZ alleges VW is in breach of contract, and the Russian courts are involved.

By Brian Potter 22 March 2023

EVs and ICE vehicles on E-fuels need to coexist, but not compete says VW Group CEO

EVs and ICE vehicles on E-fuels need to coexist, but not compete says VW Group CEO

Oliver Blume believes that EVs “are the future,” but e-fuels are also needed for climate change.

By Brian Potter 22 March 2023

Tesla opens its first remote test drive hub in Europe

Tesla opens its first remote test drive hub in Europe

Potential customers can book a test drive online and the car will be remotely unlocked.

By Brian Potter 21 March 2023

You can now rent an electric Moke in the United States

You can now rent an electric Moke in the United States

The diminutive four-seater EV is classified as a low-speed vehicle (LSV).

By Brian Potter 20 March 2023

Details about Fiat brand global sales in 2022

With 1.17 million units sold in 2022, Fiat was the 18th best-selling global brand but the top seller within Stellantis.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 19 March 2023

BMW Group expects BEVs to make up 15 percent of its sales in 2023

BMW Group expects BEVs to make up 15 percent of its sales in 2023

BEVs will be among BMW's main growth drivers in 2023, with the company expecting sales to almost double this year compared to 2022.

By Brian Potter 17 March 2023

Europe: Tesla Model Y outsold all other electric cars in January 2023

Europe: Tesla Model Y outsold all other electric cars in January 2023

Tesla expanded its volume by more than 1,000 percent year-over-year.

By Brian Potter 16 March 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Volkswagen Group will spend €180 billion to boost its EV business

Volkswagen Group will spend €180 billion to boost its EV business

The German company wants to build a factory in North Carolina and make its software more reliable.

By Brian Potter 16 March 2023

UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

What Car? research suggests there's less confidence in the public charging network than there was six months ago.

By James Fossdyke 16 March 2023

Tesla up against possible criminal charges at Giga Berlin

Tesla up against possible criminal charges at Giga Berlin

The company is alleged to have caused water pollution, which is considered an environmental crime.

By Brian Potter 14 March 2023

Germany forges alliance with seven Euro nations to oppose 2035 ICE ban

Germany forges alliance with seven Euro nations to oppose 2035 ICE ban

The EU proposal wants automakers to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars to zero by 2035.

By Brian Potter 14 March 2023

Tesla shipping Model Y in Midnight Cherry Red in Europe

Tesla shipping Model Y in Midnight Cherry Red in Europe

Tesla has introduced a few new paint colours recently, and now they're officially being delivered to customers.

By Brian Potter 14 March 2023

UK new car finance market slumps as households cut spending

UK new car finance market slumps as households cut spending

The Finance and Leasing Association is still expecting new car finance to grow in 2023.

By James Fossdyke 13 March 2023

Global plug-in electric car sales increased 10% in January 2023

Global plug-in electric car sales increased 10% in January 2023

The expansion continues with BYD and Tesla far ahead of other brands.

By Mark Kane 12 March 2023

What's the matter with Jaguar?

What's the matter with Jaguar?

Sales are down 40 percent versus 2020, the toughest year of the pandemic. An electric reboot could be just what the doctor ordered.

By Christopher Smith 11 March 2023

Europe: plug-in car sales slightly increased in January 2023

Europe: plug-in car sales slightly increased in January 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the most popular model among all plug-ins.

By Mark Kane 11 March 2023

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" refresh may follow suit with Model S and X

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" refresh may follow suit with Model S and X

The Model Y just came to market in 2020, so will come as no surprise if Tesla skips obvious updates to its exterior design.

By Brian Potter 10 March 2023

UK: Paying for insurance up front "could save drivers £65 a year"

UK: Paying for insurance up front "could save drivers £65 a year"

CompareTheMarket.com says prices are rising more rapidly for those who pay monthly.

By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales continued to increase in February 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales continued to increase in February 2023

The Tesla Model Y was one of the most popular new cars last month.

By Brian Potter 10 March 2023

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