Volta tucks 2
Volta Trucks LTD is a UK-based subsidiary of Swedish firm Volta Trucks AB
Electric vehicles

UK-based Volta Trucks saved by venture fund

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

1 December 2023
Autocar Business
UK-based Volta Trucks saved by venture fund
nissan sakura front three quarter
The Nissan Sakura was voted Japan’s Car of the Year for 2022-23
Electric vehicles

ACEA calls for Europe to create own kei car law for small, urban EVs

European lobby group, led by Renault boss Luca de Meo, wants to mirror Japan’s famous kei car segment

30 November 2023
Autocar Business
ACEA calls for Europe to create own kei car law for small, urban EVs
Hydrogen fuel pump
Hydrogen retains its key advantage over battery EVs of quick refills for busy commercial vehicle operators
Hydrogen

A decade behind EVs and twice the price – but hydrogen isn’t dead

Large manufacturers tell Autocar there's still hope for fuel cell vehicles, as they invest in alternative to battery power

29 November 2023
Autocar Business
A decade behind EVs and twice the price – but hydrogen isn’t dead
Citroen e C3 side charging
LFP batteries for the Citroën ë-C3 will initially be sourced from China
Manufacturing

Stellantis and CATL consider LFP battery production in Europe

Two firms agree to 50:50 joint venture for a factory to support production of affordable electric cars

21 November 2023
Autocar Business
Stellantis and CATL consider LFP battery production in Europe
Ora Funky Cat front quarter tracking
Ora Funky Cat is now called GWM Ora 03
New cars

Ora Funky Cat renamed in rebranding of Great Wall Motor range

Chinese company looks to improve its European image with simpler naming strategy for Ora and Wey cars

21 November 2023
Ora Funky Cat renamed in rebranding of Great Wall Motor range
BYD Mayfair
The BYD dealership in Mayfair is operated by Stratstone
Electric vehicles

Ferrari, Rolls-Royce... BYD? Why Chinese EV firm calls Mayfair home

New flagship site is a former JLR boutique; EV maker's three models range from £26,000 to £49,000

2 November 2023
Autocar Business
Ferrari, Rolls-Royce... BYD? Why Chinese EV firm calls Mayfair home
Nissan Leaf charging front quarter
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said EVs were coming down in price "massively" faster than it had predicted
New cars

China 'wake-up call' forces Nissan to reconsider affordable EV plans

Arrival of low-cost Chinese electric cars means Japanese brand will accelerate development of value models

27 October 2023
China 'wake-up call' forces Nissan to reconsider affordable EV plans
Yamaha Tricera rear
The Yamaha Tricera pairs an electric powertrain with a novel rear-wheel steering system
New cars

Yamaha brings three-wheel sports car and hydrogen buggy to Tokyo

Japanese manufacturer pledges to go “back to basics” and to extend life of combustion engine

25 October 2023
Yamaha brings three-wheel sports car and hydrogen buggy to Tokyo
Honda Prelude Concept Tokyo motor show 2023 front quarter
Honda urged the public to "keep your expectations high" about the Prelude
New cars

Honda Prelude revived as sleek hybrid coupe

New concept intended to prove brand’s commitment to “joy of driving” into electric age

25 October 2023
Honda Prelude revived as sleek hybrid coupe
Lexus LF ZL concept front lead
At 5300mm long, the LF-ZL is even larger than the Lexus LM luxury MPV
New cars

New Lexus LF-ZL is future flagship with ‘personalised’ features

Large SUV set to top the firm’s range and use advanced software to reinvent a premium experience

25 October 2023
New Lexus LF-ZL is future flagship with ‘personalised’ features

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