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Tesla and Volvo pause production as Red Sea attacks delay supply

Car makers rely on the world's busiest shipping lane for Asian-made components, especially for EVs

Tesla and Volvo pause production as Red Sea attacks delay supply
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Van sales boom makes Renault one of UK's fastest-growing brands

French marque recorded a near-doubling in LCV sales here in 2023; Clio propped up car numbers

Van sales boom makes Renault one of UK's fastest-growing brands
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The new hybrid Corsa costs £3265 more than its petrol sibling
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Vauxhall Corsa hybrid to launch from £22,890

First hybrid option for popular supermini boasts 20% reduction in fuel consumption over standard car

Vauxhall Corsa hybrid to launch from £22,890
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Land Rover Defender, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models make up around 76% of JLR's order backlog
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JLR order backlog cut to 148,000 as UK retail sales rocket 55%

British manufacturer increases production as supply shortages and parts constraints begin to ease

JLR order backlog cut to 148,000 as UK retail sales rocket 55%
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More than 1.9 million new cars were registered last year, up 289,000 on 2022
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UK car sales hit highest level since pandemic in 2023

Growth was pushed by incentive-driven fleet buyers; electric car registrations also reached record levels

UK car sales hit highest level since pandemic in 2023
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UK records best November car production since 2020

Figures set up a strong start to 2024, says the SMMT, as supply chain issues begin to ease

UK records best November car production since 2020
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Car makers will need to show that 45% of an EV's value originated in the UK or EU to remain tariff-free
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UK and EU confirm three-year rules of origin delay

Legislation will limit where parts for an electric car can be sourced, with tariffs imposed on offenders

UK and EU confirm three-year rules of origin delay
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Audi to slow rollout of electric cars - reports

German brand wants to push cheaper combustion and hybrid models as interest in its EVs wanes

Audi to slow rollout of electric cars - reports
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Part-worn tyres: are they safe and should I buy them?

We consider the pros and cons of part-worn tyres, and tell you what to look out for

Part-worn tyres: are they safe and should I buy them?
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Polestar's Elstree site is its first suburban 'space'
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Showrooms still 'so important' in digital age - Polestar UK boss

Swedish EV brand opens sixth physical 'space' in the UK as it pushes to grow customer reach

Showrooms still 'so important' in digital age - Polestar UK boss
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Volta Trucks LTD is a UK-based subsidiary of Swedish firm Volta Trucks AB
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UK-based Volta Trucks saved by venture fund

Swedish-owned electric truck start-up had blamed funding difficulties and supplier problems for its troubles

UK-based Volta Trucks saved by venture fund

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