Tag: Cars

Updated pricing for the 2026 Vauxhall Astra now means that all fully-electric versions of the model are available at the same price as its hybrid and plug-in hybrid Astra counterparts.This is another strong step...

BYD has confirmed that the DENZA Z9GT, part of its DENZA EV subbrand, will be the first EV available in Europe to support BYD's new FLASH Charging technology, offering charging times as low as...

Nissan Motor Corporation, alongside ridesharing service Uber and autonomous driving specialists Wayve, have signed a joint memorandum of understanding to collaborate on robotaxis, with a view to eventually deploying real-world robotaxi services.Under the agreement,...

Rivian has given more details on its long awaited Rivian R2 model, ahead of its initial launch later this year.The Rivian R2 will become the brand's most affordable and accessible model yet, and will...

Are we witnessing what economic historians will come to know as the Hormuz Effect: a product paradigm shift to the mainstream after the early adoption phase, when the technology and product offer have sufficiently...

Renault Group unveiled its 'futuREady' strategic plan today, outlining its plans for automotive growth from now up to 2030.This strategy includes a number of key objectives, including 100% of European vehicle sales being 'electrified'...

The final endurance tests are ahead, as the Neue Klasse i3 model is set for its design premiere on 18th March 2026.BMW says the new i3 - now designated as an electric saloon, instead...

The UK’s transition to electric vehicles is evidently growing at pace, with nearly one in four new passenger cars sold being fully electric models.However, this growth is not even across the country - with...

A £50 million fund is being put in place to help automotive firms create jobs within the West Midland’s growing EV sector.The West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation Fund will offer grants between £250,000...

The two millionth EV sold by Volkswagen was an ID.3, produced in Zwickau, Germany. This facility is located in the western part of Saxony, Germany. The car was delivered to a customer at the...

Chinese automobile manufacturer Changan Automobile is launching its second fully-electric model in the UK, the Changan Deepal S05, following the Changan Deepal S07 last year.The Changan Deepal S05 is the latest model, and joins...

As part of a newly announced model lineup from Polestar, the next three years will see four new cars roll out across its portfolio.This includes the Polestar 5 grand tourer later this summer, a...

Ridesharing platform Uber is set to spend $100 million on implementing EV charging sites for its growing fleet of autonomous robotaxis.The investment comes as part of Uber's split future strategy, where taxis under its...

Cox Automotive Europe has published its latest UK-specific electric vehicle report, outlining the current state of EV adoption in the country.There are still several barriers, whether perceived or real, to EV adoption among many...

Essex Police has partnered up with First Bus' shared EV charging initiative, First Charge, allowing its growing fleet of electric police vehicles to be charged at the First Bus depot in Basildon.This year, Essex...

The Trump administration has revoked a key research finding which determined that greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide were a threat to public health.The endangerment finding, which was originally introduced in 2009 under the...

New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the UK's used EV market continues to grow at impressive pace.Across 2025, 274,815 fully electric cars switched hands on the used...

The Volkswagen Group has reached a major milestone in its electrification journey, after the five millionth electric drive unit rolled off the production line this month.These motors have provided for all-electric vehicles right across...

Changan Automobile has confirmed that its future passenger EV models will use new sodium-ion battery technology from Chinese battery giant CATL, bringing improved durability and respectable energy density to the table.The new battery chemistry...

The Skoda Epiq will soon become the most affordable electric car offered by the brand, after the car is fully revealed to the public this spring.It'll also be the first Skoda EV to be...

The Jaguar EV prototype, originally revealed in concept form back in late 2024, is now undergoing winter testing in the arctic circle ahead of its the four-door grand tourer's full reveal later this year.This...

Chinese automotive giant Chery is set to bring a new car brand, LEPAS, to the UK, later this year.The LEPAS brand, which stands for 'leopard', 'leap', and 'passion, will bring a range of 'New...

Ford and Geely are reportedly exploring a manufacturing partnership, which would allow Geely to utilise Ford's European manufacturing capacity.The potential partnership could also allow the two OEMs to share technology such as autonomous driving...

Chinese automotive giant, Chery, is reportedly exploring options that would allow it to produce its Chery-branded vehicles at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)'s UK production sites.The move would mirror other Chinese OEMs which have set...