Fiat Scudo Ellesmere Port
Stellantis builds vans in Luton and Cheshire, which Tavares says should count towards its ZEV quota
Manufacturing

Stellantis CEO: Terrible ZEV mandate will kill UK car industry

Carlos Tavares asks UK government to count locally built cars in electric vehicle sales quotas

25 April 2024
Autocar Business
Stellantis CEO: Terrible ZEV mandate will kill UK car industry
Honda Ye GT concept Beijing motor show front
Sleek GT is only a concept for now...
New cars

Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT

A second set of Ye EVs will be revealed in the coming months, completing the six-car line-up for China

25 April 2024
Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT
MG EXE181 Beijing motor show front quarter
Smooth, long-tailed body gives lower drag coefficient than a Volkswagen XL1
New cars

MG EXE181 concept previews Rimac-baiting electric hypercar

Chinese firm claims new concept will hit 62mph in 1.9sec; has 0.181 drag coefficient

25 April 2024
MG EXE181 concept previews Rimac-baiting electric hypercar
New cars

GWM Ora 07 prototype drive

Ora's second UK-bound model offers 402bhp and 354 miles of range for around £35,000

25 April 2024
GWM Ora 07 prototype drive
VW California concept front 3 4
Volkswagen says the new California concept is the “future of the camper van"
New cars

Next generation Volkswagen California to be revealed on 7 May

Next-gen campervan previewed with more space, hybrid power, improved kitchen and a second sliding door

25 April 2024
Next generation Volkswagen California to be revealed on 7 May
Lotus Evija X front quarter
Colossal rear wing tops exposed carbonfibre bodyshell
New cars

Wild Lotus Evija X revealed as 2011bhp Nurburgring record-hunter

Track version of electric hypercar has already claimed the third-fastest 'Ring time – and has more to give

25 April 2024
Wild Lotus Evija X revealed as 2011bhp Nurburgring record-hunter
Mike Johnstone Lotus
Johnstone joined Lotus from Volvo
Corporate

Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months

Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive

25 April 2024
Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months
Smart 5 concept Beijing motor show front quarter
Segmented LED lights are key to Smart's new, more rugged look
New cars

Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4

Brand’s biggest model, due in UK in 2025, introduces off-roader-esque design language and new interior layout

25 April 2024
Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4
Mercedes G580 front Beijing motor show
Motor on each wheel aids traction on slippery surfaces
New cars

Electric Mercedes G-Class revealed as quad-motor luxury 4x4

"Uncompromised" SUV brings icon into electric age with aero-optimised design, new name and 859lb ft

25 April 2024
Electric Mercedes G-Class revealed as quad-motor luxury 4x4
VW ID Code front Beijing motor show
Sleek new design language is aimed specifically at China
New cars

Volkswagen rethinks EVs in China with bold ID Code concept

Electric SUV previews new range of China-focused electric cars, with window animations and blinking headlights

25 April 2024
Volkswagen rethinks EVs in China with bold ID Code concept

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