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'Small government' approach risks exporting jobs to the EU and Asia, said Palmer

Electric vehicles

Andy Palmer: UK's 'laissez-faire' electrification is 'insanely stupid'

Former Aston Martin CEO implores government to increase incentives to boost EV transition

6 July 2023

Andy Palmer: UK's 'laissez-faire' electrification is 'insanely stupid'

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Manufacturing

MG parent company confirms plans for European production base

SAIC Motor predicts Europe will become its largest overseas market on the back of strong MG sales

5 July 2023

MG parent company confirms plans for European production base

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

How Nio's brand-building strategy extends beyond automotive

Volkswagen ID cars 2023

The Volkswagen Group had the largest market share in Europe from January to May 2023, but cut EV production

Car sales

Headwinds threaten European car sales rebound

Inflation might combine with increased new car prices and other factors to cause a "bleak" second half of 2023

4 July 2023

Headwinds threaten European car sales rebound

BYD Seal front quarter tracking 2023

Weakening EV and PHEV sales have raised concerned over China's continued economic growth

Electric vehicles

China introduces £56.5bn tax-relief package for electrified cars

Electric and plug-in-hybrid cars will be exempted from a 10% sales tax in 2024 and 2025 to boost sales

3 July 2023

China introduces £56.5bn tax-relief package for electrified cars

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Podcasts

Change Makers Podcast: Will car sharing replace ownership? (ep.1)

Turo UK boss Xavier Collins says car-sharing could be life-changing for the modern motorist - and car retailers

30 June 2023

Change Makers Podcast: Will car sharing replace ownership? (ep.1)

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Production of electrified vehicles almost doubled in May

Manufacturing

UK’s surging hybrid and BEV production leads fourth month of growth

UK car production in May rose 26.9% year on year, with 79,046 cars rolling off the lines

30 June 2023

UK’s surging hybrid and BEV production leads fourth month of growth

ellesmere port stellantis trio of new electric vans july 2021

Stellantis spent £100 million overhauling the Ellesmere Port plant

Environment and energy

Stellantis Ellesmere Port plant to run on hydrogen

‘Blue’ hydrogen is made from natural gas at the nearby Stanlow oil refinery

30 June 2023

Stellantis Ellesmere Port plant to run on hydrogen

Audi's recent performance has been criticised by the VW Group's CEO

Corporate

Audi replaces CEO days after VW Group boss says brand is 'lagging'

Gernot Döllner to take the reins of German premium brand from 1 September

29 June 2023

Audi replaces CEO days after VW Group boss says brand is 'lagging'

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The Hyper GT is the second model from Aion's sub-brand

Corporate

Aion reaffirms IPO and global business plans

GAC-owned EV brand could be the next Chinese car maker to sell its models in the UK

29 June 2023

Aion reaffirms IPO and global business plans

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