News

Inside the UK-led battle to cut the cost of EV repair bills

Many EVs have parts vulnerable to damage and nightmarish to repair; Thatcham Research aims to change that

Inside the UK-led battle to cut the cost of EV repair bills
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Why it’s not easy for car makers in the US to ditch electric cars

Regulatory changes have led to car makers writing off the equivalent of almost $40 billion in EV investments

Why it’s not easy for car makers in the US to ditch electric cars
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Renault Embleme concept previews a Scenic EV replacement that could use a REx powertrain
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Renault CEO calls for range-extender EVs to replace 'fake PHEVs'

François Provost slams plug-in hybrids that prioritise combustion engine and have short electric-only range

Renault CEO calls for range-extender EVs to replace 'fake PHEVs'
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Diesel remains a popular option in premium cars; JLR is the UK's biggest seller of such models
Opinion

Diesel is on life support but refusing to die

Could Stellantis restoring diesel options to several models in Europe signal an oil-burner renaissance?

Diesel is on life support but refusing to die
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Renault has begun building drones for Turgis Gaillard in Le Mans
News

European car companies target military projects to fill lost business

Business lost to the influx of Chinese rivals and the shift towards EVs has sparked a pivot from makers

European car companies target military projects to fill lost business
News

Trump’s £37 billion electric car U-turn is an open goal for China

Decision to halt EV purchase incentives and kill planned emissions rules has negated billions in investment

Trump’s £37 billion electric car U-turn is an open goal for China
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A-Class rides again: Mercedes goes for growth with huge sales push

As rival manufacturers reversed their profit-maximising strategies, Mercedes held firm – but it hasn't worked

A-Class rides again: Mercedes goes for growth with huge sales push
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Japan car industry unites to survive amid extreme pressure

US tariffs, emissions regulations, supply issues and the rise of Chinese brands have threatened Japan's titans

Japan car industry unites to survive amid extreme pressure
News

How the De Tomaso revival dream turned to "disaster"

Project showed great promise but quickly unravelled under the pressure of building customer cars

How the De Tomaso revival dream turned to "disaster"
Opinion

Could Stellantis split into two companies again?

Stellantis was formed in 2021 to create a strong company out of two weak ones, but the case is now shaky

Could Stellantis split into two companies again?
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Chinese brands have been the driving force behind PHEVs' booming sales
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PHEVs make sales headway despite scrutiny of their efficacy

Plug-in hybrids took record 11% UK market share in 2025, thanks to 35% sales rise – but their future is in doubt

PHEVs make sales headway despite scrutiny of their efficacy

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