Tag: car-sales

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...

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...

BYD is looking to further push its EV expansion across mainland Europe, after appointing Maria Grazia Davino as the new Regional Managing Director for Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic.Taking on the...

JLR's Jaguar brand's fully-electric transition is now well underway, after it announced that the final ICE-powered vehicle it sells in the UK, the Jaguar F-Pace SUV, is now unavailable to order from new.Whilst the...

Vehicle remarketer, BCA, is introducing an EV battery health grading service for its UK market, as the number of used EVs it is selling at auction to both dealers and private individuals continues to...

Xiaomi revealed a fully-fledged performance variant of its electric SU7 saloon today, in the form of the SU7 Ultra.Being first introduced for China, Xiaomi says the SU7 Ultra will offer 'the ultimate driving experience'...

The existing Rivian EV duo, the R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, have already taken the U.S. and Canadian markets by storm, by offering a rugged image and impressive capabilities both on and off-road...

The first EVs to be released under the reborn Scout Motors brand have been revealed, with reservation books already open in the states.The lineup consists of the Traveler SUV model and the Terra pickup...

Despite a fall in overall automotive sales compared to 2023, the proportion of vehicles being sold that are fully electric is on the rise, according to data from New Automotive's latest Global EV Tracker.1.05...

British-founded fleet electrification specialists, BEDEO, have called on the UK government to consider stronger incentives for the UK's electric van market, ahead of the Autumn Budget announcement on the 30th of October.In relative contrast...

Following the recent push from Uber to switch to EVs, such as introducing the option in over 40 cities worldwide to specifically select a fully-electric vehicle to pick you up, the ride-hailing app has...

The number of prospective car buyers in the UK planning to go for some form of electrification is on the rise each year, according to a survey conducted by EY.59% of survey respondents who...

Stellantis is prepared to cut back production of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars in the European region, in order for the manufacturer to meet EU ZEV targets as opposed to paying the non-compliance fines.This...

Soon after Cadillac advanced its European sales with its all-electric luxury SUV, the Lyriq, the model has won Germany's prestigious Luxury Car of the Year award.The Cadillac Lyriq notably stands as an outlier, being...