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
ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands
Ferrari E Building factory   SF90s on the production line
Ferrari's first EV will be built alongside ICE and hybrid models
New cars

Ferrari gears up for first EV with opening of new E-building

New facility at Maranello will house production of ICE and hybrid cars, as well as firm's first full EV

21 June 2024
Ferrari gears up for first EV with opening of new E-building
Electric vehicles

'Stone age' EV tech depresses used values

ICE models are now becoming more valuable second-hand than electric equivalents

21 June 2024
'Stone age' EV tech depresses used values
Electric vehicles

New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China

European Commission announces new tariffs aimed mainly at penalising subsidised Chinese manufacturers

13 June 2024
New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China
Electric vehicles

UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs

Chinese-made EVs will be hit with as much as 38% extra import tax if sold in the EU

12 June 2024
UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs
Electric vehicles

Industry scramble for cheaper battery chemistry upends plans

Ford delayed Explorer so it could switch to lower-cost, higher-durability chemistry – and others are doing similar

11 June 2024
Industry scramble for cheaper battery chemistry upends plans
Electric vehicles

Renault Group 'will avoid' ZEV mandate fines with five new EVs

The much anticipated Renault 5, its Alpine A290 twin, and from-£14,995 Dacia Spring will arrive this year

11 June 2024
Renault Group 'will avoid' ZEV mandate fines with five new EVs
Electric vehicles

GWM to close European base and move operations to China

Decision down to tough market conditions, says Chinese brand, but restructuring won't affect UK sales

30 May 2024
GWM to close European base and move operations to China
mazda mx30 review 2023 front three quarter 01
The only current REx option for UK buyers is the Mazda MX-30 R-EV
Electric vehicles

Focus shifts to range-extenders as bridge to EVs

As makers contemplate difference between legislation and demand for EVs, petrol-electric option holds appeal

29 May 2024
Focus shifts to range-extenders as bridge to EVs
Electric vehicles

Electrification firm Lunaz resumes operations after restructuring

Firm targets "long-term sustainable growth" as it restarts production of electric bin lorries and restomods

23 May 2024
Electrification firm Lunaz resumes operations after restructuring

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