Business

Geely considering cross-brand subscription service

Owner of Lotus, Polestar, Volvo and others could offer subscription allowing access to any of its models

2 December 2020
Geely considering cross-brand subscription service
Business

Car industry must commit fully to electric vehicles, says Volvo boss

Hakan Samuelsson says EVs are clearly the future and alternatives should be quashed to accelerate uptake

2 December 2020
Car industry must commit fully to electric vehicles, says Volvo boss
Business

VW board tensions escalate as CEO forces vote of confidence

Volkswagen chief executive Herbert Diess has asked for an early contract extension, effectively triggering a vote of confidence in his leadership

1 December 2020
VW board tensions escalate as CEO forces vote of confidence
Business

Inside the industry: Is Aston falling short in the race to electrification?

Lagonda EVs are on hold while Aston fights other battles and Rolls-Royce and Bentley steal a march

30 November 2020
Inside the industry: Is Aston falling short in the race to electrification?
Alexander Sims
Sims’ team set Land’s End to John O’Groats EV charging record
Business

Analysis: The Formula E racer fighting for better EV charging

Alexander Sims' charity has given UK businesses 700 chargers since 2011 to encourage EV uptake

30 November 2020
Analysis: The Formula E racer fighting for better EV charging
Business

New report questions government's 2030 ban

With backing from manufacturers, the document proposes different methods to ensure transport becomes carbon-neutral

27 November 2020
New report questions government's 2030 ban
Volkswagen ID 3
Volkswagen ID 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe this October
Business

Volkswagen ID 3 was Europe’s best-selling electric car in October

EV popularity soars amid industry-wide downturn; new Vauxhall Corsa also a strong performer

26 November 2020
Volkswagen ID 3 was Europe’s best-selling electric car in October
Hyundai Kona electric 2018 - hero front
The Hyundai Kona Electric earned five stars, achieving top marks for clean air, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions
Business

EVs shine but hybrids questioned in Green NCAP test

Manufacturers accused of forsaking “simple but effective” technology to reduce emissions of hybrids

26 November 2020
EVs shine but hybrids questioned in Green NCAP test
Business

Renault to stop making cars at Flins, defying union opposition

Firm to turn factory into mobility research site in 2024, ending production of Zoe and Micra there

26 November 2020
Renault to stop making cars at Flins, defying union opposition
Business

Tesla's race to compete in Europe hits potential roadblocks

Local concerns may hamper progress on the EV firm's German factory, although officially it remains on track

26 November 2020
Tesla's race to compete in Europe hits potential roadblocks

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