Volkswagen ID 3 2020 charging
The SMMT has called for a cut to VAT on public charging
New cars

Industry calls for incentives to boost EV uptake by private buyers

Overall car sales in June increased 25.8% year-on-year, reflecting easing of supply shortages

5 July 2023
Industry calls for incentives to boost EV uptake by private buyers
Fiat 500+ render official front three quarters
Resemblance to the Fiat 500X, launched in 2014, is clear
New cars

Fiat reveals scrapped plan to replace Punto with crossover

Baby '500+' crossover never reached production as it would have needed a costly bespoke platform

5 July 2023
Fiat reveals scrapped plan to replace Punto with crossover
RML SWB front three quarter
This week on My Week In Cars, Steve gets some unsettling rumours about RML
My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 43)

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk Fiat's decision to drop grey cars, and deal with RML rumours

5 July 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 43)
NIO at Shanghai Autoshow
Nio has a dedicated app that is as much about building loyalty as selling cars
Corporate

How Nio's brand-building strategy extends beyond automotive

The Chinese firm is using innovative approach that goes far beyond cars - will it catch on in Europe?

5 July 2023
Autocar Business
How Nio's brand-building strategy extends beyond automotive
1898 Paris motor show
Men and women flocked into Tuileries for world’s first ‘proper’ motor show
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1898

The first ever Paris motor show brings excitement, optimism, fear and loathing

5 July 2023
From the archive: on this day in 1898
Volkswagen T Cross 2024 front quarter tracking
New-look front bumper adds signature LED light bar running the width of the front end
New cars

2024 Volkswagen T-Cross brings upmarket interior, styling tweaks

Entry-level crossover gets revised front end and new infotainment system running upgraded software

4 July 2023
2024 Volkswagen T-Cross brings upmarket interior, styling tweaks
fiat Topolino front 3 4
The Fiat Topolino will arrive in the UK next year
New cars

2024 Fiat Topolino to launch in UK as Citroen Ami twin

Italian micro-EV will target Gen Z buyers with low price; can be optioned without a roof or doors

4 July 2023
2024 Fiat Topolino to launch in UK as Citroen Ami twin
hyundai kona front three quarter
Hyundai promises its latest Kona has been "taken to the next level"
New cars

New 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric brings 223-mile range for £35k

"Upscaled" second-generation crossover features new multi-powertrain platform, based on learnings from Ioniq EVs

4 July 2023
New 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric brings 223-mile range for £35k
gac empow on track front
GAC sells ICE, hybrid and electric cars worldwide
New cars

GAC and Toyota develop ammonia engine for 90% CO2 reduction

Four-cylinder engine is the first ammonia-fuelled engine for passenger cars; could be a hydrogen alternative

4 July 2023
GAC and Toyota develop ammonia engine for 90% CO2 reduction
Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery van 2023 front quarter static
The first 300 Rivian European Electric Delivery Vans will be deployed across Germany
New cars

Amazon and Rivian bring modified electric van to Europe

Bespoke electric delivery van for retail giant is shorter and narrower than American counterpart

4 July 2023
Amazon and Rivian bring modified electric van to Europe

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