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Global electric sportscar series Elite World Cup announced

Global electric sportscar series Elite World Cup announced

2024 kick-off with a grid of Lotus Evijas.

By Gary Watkins 22 August 2023

Look inside the electric future of German luxury automakers

Look inside the electric future of German luxury automakers

BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are each proceeding towards an electrified future differently.

By Brian Potter 11 August 2023

Subaru accelerates electrification: 50% BEV share by 2030

Subaru accelerates electrification: 50% BEV share by 2030

The all-electric car sales volume is expected to jump to 600,000 units annually.

By Brian Potter 03 August 2023

VW Group electrifies Greek island with EVs, ride share and renewable power

VW Group electrifies Greek island with EVs, ride share and renewable power

The Greek Island of Astypalea has served as a test bed for Volkswagen Group electric vehicles.

By Brian Potter 16 June 2023

Volvo lineup to be fully electric by 2030, “no ifs, no buts”

Volvo lineup to be fully electric by 2030, “no ifs, no buts”

The Swedish carmaker takes a jab at rival brands which will continue to sell ICE-powered vehicles in the future.

By Iulian Dnistran 10 June 2023

Aston Martin will unveil EV plans on 27 June - report

Aston Martin will unveil EV plans on 27 June - report

New combustion-powered models are also in the plans.

By Brian Potter 09 June 2023

Ferrari expects its BEVs to offer same profit margins as petrol models

Ferrari expects its BEVs to offer same profit margins as petrol models

The brand's first all-electric model will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025 but volume production will begin in 2026.

By Brian Potter 07 June 2023

EV price parity with petrol-powered cars may not come until after 2030: Ford CEO

EV price parity with petrol-powered cars may not come until after 2030: Ford CEO

Jim Farley also believes that “cooperation is essential” for expanding EV adoption.

By Brian Potter 01 June 2023

Pagani electric hypercar not feasible today because batteries too heavy

Pagani electric hypercar not feasible today because batteries too heavy

It started developing an EV in 2018, which continues.

By Brian Potter 31 May 2023

UK new van market up by almost five percent in April

UK new van market up by almost five percent in April

The outlook for the sector looks strong, but the SMMT expects a slowdown in the growth of electric vehicles.

By James Fossdyke 08 May 2023

Corporate / Financial

Toyota's new CEO presents three-step EV success and profitability plan

Toyota's new CEO presents three-step EV success and profitability plan

CEO Sato believes Toyota can become profitable with EVs by following the plan, but the company's new direction is just beginning.

By Brian Potter 26 April 2023

UK: AA calls for electric car 'help-to-buy' schemes

UK: AA calls for electric car 'help-to-buy' schemes

The motoring organisation says incentives will help customers make the switch to electric vehicles.

By James Fossdyke 25 April 2023

The world is still far from the full electrification of its auto industry

The world is still far from the full electrification of its auto industry

In 2022, electric car sales stood at 8.8 percent of the total.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 09 April 2023

UK new car market grows for eighth consecutive month in March

UK new car market grows for eighth consecutive month in March

But sales are still well below pre-pandemic levels.

By James Fossdyke 06 April 2023

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 24 March 2023

Surrey plans "UK's largest ever rollout" of public charging points

Surrey plans "UK's largest ever rollout" of public charging points

The local authority aims to have 10,000 charging points in the county by 2030.

By James Fossdyke 23 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

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV goes on sale with prices starting at over £90k

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV goes on sale with prices starting at over £90k

Customers get a choice of two long-range powertrains initially, with high-performance AMG models to follow.

By James Fossdyke 20 February 2023

Volvo CEO says tiptoeing towards full EV adoption is a bad idea

Volvo CEO says tiptoeing towards full EV adoption is a bad idea

The Swedish company’s chief commented on competitors moving too slowly into EVs.

By Iulian Dnistran 19 February 2023

Range / Efficiency

How to maximise your electric car's range in cold winter weather

How to maximise your electric car's range in cold winter weather

Electric cars are known for losing efficiency in the winter. However, there are many ways to recuperate these losses.

By Brian Potter 06 February 2023

Range / Efficiency

Mazda's USA CEO says longer-range EVs aren't sustainable

Mazda's USA CEO says longer-range EVs aren't sustainable

Mazda's only EV is the limited-production California-only MX-30 with 100 miles of range.

By Steven Loveday 04 February 2023

Volvo will launch a minimum of 6 new EVs by 2026 - report

Volvo will launch a minimum of 6 new EVs by 2026 - report

The brand will convert all its core models to electric power.

By Brian Potter 03 February 2023

UK: Cost of public electric car charging rises by half in eight months

UK: Cost of public electric car charging rises by half in eight months

But those who charge at home are still getting "great value", according to the RAC.

By Hyundai 12 January 2023

UK new car market down slightly in 2022 despite electric car success

UK new car market down slightly in 2022 despite electric car success

Supply issues stunted the market, but electric car sales still grew to overtake diesel registrations.

By Hyundai 06 January 2023

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