Toyota bZ4X front tracking
Toyota has just one EV in its line-up but will add five more by 2026
Electric cars

Toyota warns of "very big challenge" created by ZEV mandate

Firm's Europe chief says car makers must co-ordinate with the government for a workable solution

26 July 2024
Toyota warns of "very big challenge" created by ZEV mandate
renault mobilize cars copy
Mobilize Duo has the same tandem seating set-up as the Renault Twizy
New cars

Renault readying Twizy successor for UK launch

New Mobilize Bento and Duo will soon be available in the UK, a new job listing reveals

25 July 2024
Renault readying Twizy successor for UK launch
renault twingo concept front lead
Twingo's two-year development cycle will be one of the shortest for any Renault yet
New cars

New Renault Twingo to be built in Slovenia

Sub-£17k electric city car will be built alongside the Clio at the same plant as the previous Twingo

24 July 2024
New Renault Twingo to be built in Slovenia
Audi E Tron Sportback side charging
The average cost of on-peak slow charging fell from 67p in May to 59p in June
Consumer

AA calls for VAT cut for public charging as kerbside cost falls 12%

Motoring organisation calls for “easy wins” as petrol remains better value than on-peak slow charging

24 July 2024
AA calls for VAT cut for public charging as kerbside cost falls 12%
Cadillac Sollei concept rear quarter
Sollei is based on the Celestiq, which uses GM's new Ultium platform
New cars

Cadillac Sollei concept previews drop-top Rolls-Royce Spectre rival

Luxury 2+2 harks back to Cadillac’s golden age with extravagant specification and historic paint colour

22 July 2024
Cadillac Sollei concept previews drop-top Rolls-Royce Spectre rival
Volkswagen ID 3 2024 front tracking
VW's EV sales have halved this year compared with 2023
Electric vehicles

ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands

Ford, Land Rover, Renault, VW and Toyota are among the biggest brands tailing the 22% target for 2024

22 July 2024
Autocar Business
ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra proto front quarter tracking
Aggressive bodykit generates up to 2145kg of downforce
New cars

Xiaomi takes aim at Taycan Turbo GT with 1527bhp super-saloon

Chinese phone maker plans to snatch Nürburgring lap record with track-focused SU7 Ultra

22 July 2024
Xiaomi takes aim at Taycan Turbo GT with 1527bhp super-saloon
Fellten Porsche Rally Prep
Fellten's kits do not require structural modifications so the original engine can be refitted later on
New cars

Cornish rally firm to offer 496bhp EV conversion for Porsche 911

Rally Prep will install powertrains for the 911, Mini and Land Rover supplied by Bristol firm Fellten

19 July 2024
Cornish rally firm to offer 496bhp EV conversion for Porsche 911
byd seal u review 2024 28 static
BYD Seal U DM-i, a plug-in hybrid, is the firm's "global sales champion"
New cars

BYD to launch three PHEVs next year in huge hybrid push

BYD president says plug-in hybrids have a “very important role” to play in the brand’s European growth

17 July 2024
BYD to launch three PHEVs next year in huge hybrid push
Ferrari EV front three quarter
The EV will be revealed late next year before going on sale in 2026
New cars

Ferrari boss sets ambitious brief for 2025 debut EV

Maranello's electric car is already in development as mules spotted testing; could cost around £400,000

17 July 2024
Ferrari boss sets ambitious brief for 2025 debut EV

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