Consumer

Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it "monitors" electric car market

Boss says decision is down to stalling EV growth and popularity of cheap electric cars from China

4 November 2024
Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it "monitors" electric car market
Ford E Transit front tracking
Ford is behind on its electric van target for the year
Electric vehicles

ZEV mandate spells even bigger trouble for van makers

Van buyers are still incentivised by EV grants, unlike car buyers – but sales still lag far behind where they need to be

25 October 2024
ZEV mandate spells even bigger trouble for van makers
THK LSR 05 Paris motor show 2024
Japanese supplier THK's LSR-05 concept demonstrates what's possible with in-wheel motors
Electric vehicles

Pricey but tempting: the business case for in-wheel motors

In-wheel motor maker Protean reckons it will be a £17 billion market by the middle of the next decade

24 October 2024
Pricey but tempting: the business case for in-wheel motors
Electric vehicles

Comply or die: car makers must stop selling cars to keep selling cars

Tightening emissions rules on the continent are set to follow blueprint of the UK's ZEV mandate

22 October 2024
Comply or die: car makers must stop selling cars to keep selling cars
Peugeot e 208 front quarter cornering
Stellantis brand Peugeot now sells a battery-electric version of all its cars, bar the outgoing 508
Electric vehicles

Stellantis chief wants to be on the 'right side of history' with EVs

Carlos Tavares has become convinced that EVs are "better cars" – and the right solution for the environment

16 October 2024
Stellantis chief wants to be on the 'right side of history' with EVs
Mercedes S Class front quarter tracking
China is considering a retaliatory tariff on large-capacity ICE cars from Europe
Electric vehicles

Mercedes CEO: China EV tariffs will create 'lose-lose' trade war

Ola Källenius warns Chinese response to EU tariffs could bring yet more pain for the European car industry

15 October 2024
Mercedes CEO: China EV tariffs will create 'lose-lose' trade war
luca de meo paris motor show 2024
Renault CEO Luca de Meo has been a vocal opponent of protectionist policies
Electric vehicles

Renault CEO: It's time to 'find a deal' with China's car industry

Chinese competition could help Europe's car industry grow, says Luca de Meo, but not if we don't let it

15 October 2024
Renault CEO: It's time to 'find a deal' with China's car industry
Tesla Model Y front tracking
The Model Y was the UK's best-selling EV, thanks in large part to a £299pm lease deal
Electric vehicles

Car makers on track to hit UK's EV targets after bumper September

Strong discounts and leasing deals provided the sales push that EV makers sorely needed

15 October 2024
Car makers on track to hit UK's EV targets after bumper September
byd seal review 2024 01 action front
BYD is currently charged tariffs of 27.4%
Electric vehicles

European Commission approves tariffs on Chinese EVs

Charges of up to 45% will be applied to Chinese electric cars for the next five years

4 October 2024
European Commission approves tariffs on Chinese EVs
Skoda Elroq
Skoda's new Elroq EV is priced to compete with Chinese rivals
Electric vehicles

Skoda: Tariffs on Chinese EVs will have ‘no effect’

Czech company’s sales and marketing chief warns China will just set up shop in Europe

4 October 2024
Skoda: Tariffs on Chinese EVs will have ‘no effect’

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