Business

New report questions government's 2030 ban

With backing from manufacturers, the document proposes different methods to ensure transport becomes carbon-neutral

27 November 2020
New report questions government's 2030 ban
Volkswagen ID 3
Volkswagen ID 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe this October
Business

Volkswagen ID 3 was Europe’s best-selling electric car in October

EV popularity soars amid industry-wide downturn; new Vauxhall Corsa also a strong performer

26 November 2020
Volkswagen ID 3 was Europe’s best-selling electric car in October
Hyundai Kona electric 2018 - hero front
The Hyundai Kona Electric earned five stars, achieving top marks for clean air, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions
Business

EVs shine but hybrids questioned in Green NCAP test

Manufacturers accused of forsaking “simple but effective” technology to reduce emissions of hybrids

26 November 2020
EVs shine but hybrids questioned in Green NCAP test
Business

Renault to stop making cars at Flins, defying union opposition

Firm to turn factory into mobility research site in 2024, ending production of Zoe and Micra there

26 November 2020
Renault to stop making cars at Flins, defying union opposition
Business

Tesla's race to compete in Europe hits potential roadblocks

Local concerns may hamper progress on the EV firm's German factory, although officially it remains on track

26 November 2020
Tesla's race to compete in Europe hits potential roadblocks
Ford Kuga PHEV
Kuga PHEV battery issue has cost Ford an estimated £510m
Business

Analysis: winners and losers in the automotive CO2 race

While some car makers will easily hit their EU emissions targets, others are in trouble

26 November 2020
Analysis: winners and losers in the automotive CO2 race
Business

UK new car output drops 18.2% in October as Brexit date looms

Weak domestic and overseas demand responsible for heavy year-on-year decline

26 November 2020
UK new car output drops 18.2% in October as Brexit date looms
Business

SMMT chief calls for electric cars to be exempt from VAT

Mike Hawes has called for a 20% discount on new EVs as part of the government's 2030 ICE car ban

24 November 2020
SMMT chief calls for electric cars to be exempt from VAT
Business

'No deal' Brexit could cost car industry £55 billion in five years

SMMT estimates that if WTO rules are enforced, an average of £2000 could be added to the cost of a British-built electric car

24 November 2020
'No deal' Brexit could cost car industry £55 billion in five years
Business

Jaguar Land Rover tries to block VW Group imports to US

According to reports, JLR is claiming that SUVs from Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche and VW are using its patented Terrain Response system without permission

23 November 2020
Jaguar Land Rover tries to block VW Group imports to US

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