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Green Electric cars save drivers £900 in tax during the first year alone

Electric cars save drivers £900 in tax during the first year alone

The figures have caused the RAC Foundation to question whether tax changes are afoot.
By James Fossdyke 25 February 2021
Industry Car industry aims to employ ex-forces personnel with new covenant

Car industry aims to employ ex-forces personnel with new covenant

The covenant is a "commitment to advocate for recruitment and retention of ex-military personnel".
By James Fossdyke 25 February 2021
Industry European countries listed by plug-in electric car market share in Q1-Q4 2020

European countries listed by plug-in electric car market share in Q1-Q4 2020

Let's take a look at where plug-ins are selling the best in comparison to the overall market.
By Mark Kane 22 February 2021
Green Drivers expect electric cars to overtake diesels by 2030

Drivers expect electric cars to overtake diesels by 2030

Study shows the UK is expected to have more EVs than diesels at the end of the decade.
By James Fossdyke 22 February 2021
Industry Passenger plug-in electric car sales in Europe: Q1-Q4 2020 by country

Passenger plug-in electric car sales in Europe: Q1-Q4 2020 by country

Let's take a look at which countries plug-in cars are selling the best in.
By Mark Kane 19 February 2021
Opinion British electric car lovers tell us 5 things they hate about EVs

British electric car lovers tell us 5 things they hate about EVs

You can certainly love something and still wish to change it for the better.
By Steven Loveday 19 February 2021
Official Ford will sell only electric passenger cars in Europe from 2030

Ford will sell only electric passenger cars in Europe from 2030

Commercial vehicles will be either plug-in hybrids or EVs by then.
By Adrian Padeanu 18 February 2021
Industry UK may get second battery gigafactory to replace Coventry Airport

UK may get second battery gigafactory to replace Coventry Airport

The Coventry city council and the Coventry Airport want to raise £2-billion to make it happen.
By Andrei Nedelea 18 February 2021
Green Audi CEO: Future EVs will offer LESS range

Audi CEO: Future EVs will offer LESS range

When you think about it, it makes sense.
By Anthony Karr 17 February 2021
Industry Shenzhen: The city with 16,000 electric buses & 22,000 electric taxis

Shenzhen: The city with 16,000 electric buses & 22,000 electric taxis

A spectacular electrification success on a mass scale, which amazes us.
By Mark Kane 16 February 2021
Industry Land Rover launching six electric vehicles, first one coming 2024

Land Rover launching six electric vehicles, first one coming 2024

The automaker will use two vehicle architectures.
By Anthony Karr 16 February 2021
Green UK gov commits £50m to help people and businesses install charge points

UK gov commits £50m to help people and businesses install charge points

A consultation is also being launched on the "charging experience".
By James Fossdyke 16 February 2021
Pricing New VW ID.3 entry-level motor drops price below £29,000

New VW ID.3 entry-level motor drops price below £29,000

The new 143 bhp motor shaves more than £1,300 off the ID.3 price tag.
By James Fossdyke 15 February 2021
Green Toyota finally sees the electric light, will debut two EVs this year

Toyota finally sees the electric light, will debut two EVs this year

The hybrid champ is arriving late to the battery-electric party.
By Christopher Smith 11 February 2021
Industry UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites

UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites

Industry body wants showrooms to re-open as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 10 February 2021
Rumours Apple betting billions on Kia to produce EV in the US - report

Apple betting billions on Kia to produce EV in the US - report

It could launch in 2024.
By Domenick Yoney 04 February 2021
Industry Global plug-in electric car sales December 2020: Over 570,000 sold

Global plug-in electric car sales December 2020: Over 570,000 sold

More than 3 million plug-in electric cars were sold in 2020.
By Mark Kane 03 February 2021
Green Government ploughs extra £20m into electric vehicle charging points

Government ploughs extra £20m into electric vehicle charging points

Department for Transport says councils can use the cash for on-street charging points.
By James Fossdyke 03 February 2021
Motorsport.com Envision Virgin to co-build world's first electric two-seater

Envision Virgin to co-build world's first electric two-seater

The Formula E team will co-develop the first two-seat electric open-wheel race car in a sponsorship deal with firm Johnson Matthey.
By Matt Kew 02 February 2021
Green VW ID.4 GTX and ID.5 electric SUVs quietly confirmed for 2021 launch

VW ID.4 GTX and ID.5 electric SUVs quietly confirmed for 2021 launch

Lots of EVs are on the way from VW.
By Chris Bruce 26 January 2021
Green Audi A4 and A6 will become EVs by the end of the decade

Audi A4 and A6 will become EVs by the end of the decade

The next-gen A4 and A6 will also get electric models.
By Chris Bruce 26 January 2021
Industry Which are the most promising EV debuts for 2021? Here's Jack's take

Which are the most promising EV debuts for 2021? Here's Jack's take

UK's Electroheads presenter almost fulfilled the promise made in the Polestar 2 review.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 26 January 2021
Green Study shows increased interest in EVs, but cost remains an issue

Study shows increased interest in EVs, but cost remains an issue

Eight in 10 motorists think EVs are too expensive.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2021
Commercial Vehicles Vauxhall launches new electric Combo van with 171-mile range

Vauxhall launches new electric Combo van with 171-mile range

Prices are yet to be announced.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2021
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