Tag: Passenger

As part of a new Automotive Package announced by the European Commission earlier this week, the European Union is set to introduce a new vehicle classification category for compact electric cars.The new vehicle class,...

The European Commission has confirmed that the European Union will deviate from its previous plan to ban the sale of all new petrol and diesel passenger cars from 2035.Under new plans, 90% of new...

Ford Motor Company has announced a major shakeup to its EV ambitions, with the company prepared to take a $19.5 billion hit to pivot to hybrids and extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) with less...

Production of the all-new, third-generation Nissan Leaf is now underway in the UK, with the latest model now rolling off the Sunderland production line in the North of England.The new EV brings to life...

EY has published its latest Mobility Consumer Index report, a yearly study that analyses vehicle buying intent on a global scale.Despite rising EV adoption across much of the world, particularly in Europe and China,...

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB, initially being launched in fully-electric form only.Based on the same modern 800-volt architecture as the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, the GLB will offer an impressive battery range of...

Automotive giants Renault Group and Ford Motor Company have signed a strategic EV partnership, as both manufacturers continue the pivot towards electric vehicles.Under the agreement, the duo will develop two Ford-badged passenger electric cars...

Whilst Tesla now exists as a global EV brand with large production facilities located across the world, it wasn't always this way, with the whole journey being over 20 years in the making.Yet, much...

The CUPRA Raval electric hatchback has been previewed, ahead of its official reveal and 2026 market launch.Based on Volkswagen's brand new MEB+ EV platform, the Raval is set to be the cheapest electric car...

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the UK's latest budget, which contains numerous policy changes for drivers and drivers of electric vehicles in particular.A pay-per-mile tax for fully-electric cars and plug-in hybrid cars will...

Volkswagen Group has confirmed that for the first time, its recent Chinese business expansions now means it is capable of developing and validating a new car model for China whilst being completely separated from...

Electric car market share across the European Union continued to grow through the autumn, according to new statistics published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).From the start of the year till the end...

Lucid Motors has reduced the base price of its Lucid Gravity electric SUV, currently sold across the USA and Canada.Previously, the Gravity started at around $94,900 USD for the 'Grand Touring' specification, but the...

Nissan has confirmed UK pricing for the third-generation Nissan Leaf, with the new EV set to enter the highly competitive £30,000-£35,000 electric car segment.Alongside production facilities elsewhere in the world, the new Leaf will...

Since Tesla brought its first mass-produced electric car to market in 2012 with the Model S, the EV company has been on a roll with new launches, with models such as its world's best-selling...

Jeep has revealed the Jeep Recon, the first fully-electric vehicle from the brand to gain its 'Trail Rated' badge, with this new model passing Jeep's own rigorous tests that prove its off-road capabilities.The Jeep...

American electric vehicle manufacturer, Rivian, has launched a limited time EV leasing offer for its US customers, running up until the end of November.Rivian is running the $5,000 offer on the entry-level dual motor,...

The impressive progress in EV technology fuelled by economies of scale and efficient manufacturing is finally paying dividends when it comes to the cheapest electric cars available in the USA, with more affordable models...

Stocks of all-electric American automaker Rivian have reached a 52-week high, with its stock price most recently touching $18.02 USD.This represents an impressive rise of over 35% over just the last five days. But...

Used EV sales in the UK have hit record highs, according to new data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).In the third quarter (July 1st to September 30th), 80,614 used...

The ninth generation of the popular Toyota Hilux pickup truck is set to be offered in fully-electric form for the first time.In the switch to electrification, Toyota has maintained the unstoppable attributes that made...

The final production form of the Renault Twingo Electric has been revealed by Renault, arriving as a sub-£20,000 EV in 2027.With the Renault's China development centre, the Twingo has been developed in under two...

The UK government is considering implementing a pay per mile tax for electric vehicles, as a record number of new car buyers make the switch away from petrol and diesel towards EVs, with the...

The sale of new electric cars in the UK continues to get stronger, with BEVs accounting for 26% of all new cars registered in the country last month.This marks October as the strongest month...