The global market share of petrol and diesel has fallen by a fifth in two and half years, according to data from New AutoMotive’s latest Global Electric Vehicle Tracker. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles have slumped from 78% to 63%, with the market showing no sign of this trend slowing. Meanwhile, in the same period, electric vehicles (EVs) have … [Read more...]
Nissan want Government action to save investments
Nissan called for urgent action to avoid carmakers being penalised for slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK resulting from outdated targets in the UK’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate. The Mandate was established to incentivise manufacturers to move from petrol and diesel vehicles to EVs, under the assumption that the sharp rises in consumer … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 November
Having been forced to halt in September 2024 due to a critical component shortage, production of the INEOS Grenadier and Quartermaster will restart in early January. All partners have been informed and are ready to support resumption of operations at INEOS Automotive’s plant in Hambach which was suspended when a seat supplier went out of business. A … [Read more...]
Public chargepoints under the microscope
The Government introduced the Public Charge Point Regulations (PCPRs) 2023 to “ensure that the experience of consumers using public charge points across the UK is consistent and positive”. Since November 2023, owners and operators of public charge points in the UK have been required to display the maximum price of a charging session. Starting November 24, … [Read more...]
Welsh county leads the way in EV charging
New insights into the UK's shift towards electric vehicles reveal not just a steady growth in registrations and charging stations but a surprising shift in where this growth is happening. Far from the bustling city centres, it's the quieter, often overlooked areas that are setting the pace, challenging preconceptions about the UK's readiness for a green … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV
The obvious doesn’t always stare you in the face and it’s therefore easy to overlook, at your cost. Take the Hyundai Santa Fe, the big, very big, seven-seater SUV which is probably eclipsed in many eyes by its Korean stablemates along with much more expensive competitors from German and British car plants. BREAKING NEWS: Hyundai voted best brand … [Read more...]
Dynamic pricing for EV charging?
Controversial dynamic pricing has been suggested for motorists to spread use and demand for power. Drivers would recharge at a lower cost when demand was light and pay more to boost when public points were busy. But more than half of motorists (54%) say it would be a bad idea to adopt dynamic pricing for public electric car chargers. Domestic charge points … [Read more...]
A car by any other name
Nearly half (47%) of Gen Z drivers in the UK have a nickname for their vehicle, with Baby being the most common, says recent research by Honda UK. The new study explores how UK drivers personify their cars and which driving memories trigger the most nostalgia. The survey of 1,500 UK drivers found that while most (77%) still call their vehicle a “car,” … [Read more...]
Croatia WRC extended
Croatia will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2026 and 2027, following the signing of a three-year agreement that will also see the country host an FIA European Rally Championship round in 2025. The agreement reaffirms the commitment that started when Croatia first joined the WRC in 2021 and underscores the country's ongoing role as a key … [Read more...]
Toyota WRC team eye title win at home
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team are targeting a successful finish to the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season on home roads at Rally Japan this week 21-24 November. With wins in seven of the 12 rallies held so far in a closely fought season, TGR-WRT enter the final round with the chance to claim a fourth consecutive manufacturers’ championship … [Read more...]
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