Tag: car-sales

Following Mazda’s first fully-electric vehicle, the MX30, which sold in relatively small numbers, the Japanese manufacturer is set to bring a new EV to the European market which exists in the same segment as...

2024 saw the highest EV market share figure on record for Norway, following months of impressive results - positioning the early adopting country as an example for others to follow.According to statistics gathered by...

The all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech, along with its performance-oriented cousin, the Alpine A290, have been jointly awarded the Car of the Year 2025 title.It marks the fourth year in a row that a car...

Stellantis has emerged as one of several OEMs to meet the UK's ZEV sales target for 2024, which was set at 22% of total car sales, and 10% of total van sales for the...

Out of the whole of Europe, the United Kingdom saw the most battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations in 2024, according to data collated by Schmidt Automotive Research.As shown by the UK's SMMT data, 381,970...

2025 is round the corner, and with another year gone by, an increasing number of seriously capable, used EVs are dropping to record low prices. The price of used EVs has now dropped below...

A survey undertaken by the Global EV Alliance, which brings together a network of national EV driving associations from across the world, such as EVA England, has polled over 23,000 EV drivers across 18...

Six years after Tesla phased out the free Supercharging for life offer on new Teslas worldwide, the manufacturer is bringing back the scheme in an effort to drive sales - but this time, only...

Geely-owned EV brand, Zeekr, is bringing a third EV to the European market, with the arrival of the Zeekr 7X: An all-electric, midsize luxury SUV, set to take on the likes of the Tesla...

A significant 25.25% of new cars sold in the UK in November were fully-electric models, according to New AutoMotive's latest monthly electric car count.The figure indicates that BEVs are getting ever closer to overtaking...

The UK consumer transition to electric vehicles continues to drive foward, with Auto Trader's latest forecast indicating that the number of petrol cars on the road - not just new petrol cars sold -...

UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, addressed the audience at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders annual dinner on Tuesday evening.In his speech, Reynolds once again confirmed what Transport...

Battery range on new EVs is continuously improving. Whilst 200 miles was previously seen as the minimum standard for electric cars, 300-plus mile EVs are quickly becoming an industry standard. Combine that with the...

The UK government will remain committed to the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, which was confirmed after a roundtable discussion between Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, Business and Trade...

After Chinese automaker BYD passed the milestone of 9 million EVs built in September, the company has already reached the impressive 10 million mark, just two months later.The 10 millionth NEV to be delivered...

The UK's transport secretary, Louise Haigh, is set to reiterate the UK government's commitment to the ZEV mandate, with the transport secretary meeting automotive leaders in the EV industry this week.This push kicks off...

Chinese automotive giant, Geely, has announced its intention to more closely combine two of its separate newcomer EV brands: Zeekr and Lynk & Co.Under the planned changes, Zeekr will obtain a majority stake in...

One of the UK's largest DIY and home improvement chains, B&Q, has kickstarted the process of electrifying its home delivery fleet with the arrival of electric trucks to its fleet of home delivery vehicles.These...

BYD, a relative newcomer in the global automotive industry, has the chance to beat Ford when it comes to the number of cars shipped throughout 2024, helped by the manufacturer selling a record 500,000-plus...

The Tesla Model Y might already be the best selling car in Europe, but that hasn't stopped Tesla from letting off the brakes on its sales tactics, with the manufacturer now announcing an offer...

The latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) sales figures show that the UK's used car market has seen year-on-year growth for the seventh successive quarter, with the used market growing 4.3% between...

Vauxhall has given the Mokka Electric a mid life update, with several visual changes inside and out, alongside technological changes.The most significant changes, however, are the price cuts, with savings of up to £4,640,...

Suzuki has unveiled its first mass production BEV, the e VITARA.An all-electric take on its longstanding popular SUV model, the Vitara, this new model is based on an EV-native platform, co-developed with both Toyota...

Tesla recently rejigged the specifications of its Model 3 and Model Y EVs, offering new rear-wheel-driven, long-range variants of the best selling duo. For the Model Y in particular, that means the entry level...