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Volkswagen was the continent’s biggest seller with 86,449 sales in February
Car sales

Hybrids close gap to petrol cars in Europe as EV demand flattens

Data from EU industry body shows growth in hybrid sales was driven by big gains in France, Spain, Germany, Italy

21 March 2024
Hybrids close gap to petrol cars in Europe as EV demand flattens
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The conversion specialist created the world's first electric drop-top Range Rover
Corporate

Lunaz Group suspends operations as it begins restructure

Classic car electromodder suspends operations days after placing bin lorry electrification arm in administration

21 March 2024
Lunaz Group suspends operations as it begins restructure
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Special badging adorns cars personalised through Chapman Bespoke service
Corporate

Lotus chases Mulliner with new Chapman Bespoke service

New-look Lotus sets its sights on a slice of the customisation pie, which has proven massively successful for rivals

20 March 2024
Lotus chases Mulliner with new Chapman Bespoke service
Car sales

Renault: Europe must counter premium shift, make cars affordable

Exasperated boss de Meo says EU drive to make cars cleaner and safer has made them heavy and expensive

20 March 2024
Renault: Europe must counter premium shift, make cars affordable
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Among the new roles, 40 will be tasked with creating next-generation battery technologies
Recruitment

JLR to recruit 250 electrical technicians in Range Rover and EV push

New roles, part of a £15bn investment, join 300 additional positions created by British car maker last year

19 March 2024
JLR to recruit 250 electrical technicians in Range Rover and EV push
Electric vehicles

Sign up: Automotive leaders to debate EV future of aftersales

How will electric era change the world of aftersales? Some of the biggest names in the industry to take a look

18 March 2024
Sign up: Automotive leaders to debate EV future of aftersales
Corporate

Honda and Nissan considering partnership on electric cars

Japanese giants may join forces to fight off “very aggressive” new competitors

15 March 2024
Honda and Nissan considering partnership on electric cars
Electric vehicles

Editor’s letter: Looking ahead to a very different Beijing motor show

First fully open post-pandemic show since 2019 will reveal the dramatic change that's occurred in China’s car parc

15 March 2024
Editor’s letter: Looking ahead to a very different Beijing motor show
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Chinese car makers can undercut rivals in Europe because their production costs are heavily subsidised
Electric vehicles

UK promises ‘robust measures’ on Chinese EVs

Secretary of state for transport Mark Harper said plans revolve around creating a level playing field

14 March 2024
UK promises ‘robust measures’ on Chinese EVs
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VW Group thinks Chinese firms like MG should remain free to sell without tariffs in Europe
Government and legislation

Volkswagen Group: EU tariffs on Chinese cars 'potentially dangerous'

CEO Oliver Blume says making it harder for Chinese firms to sell in Europe could stifle innovation and prompt retaliation

13 March 2024
Volkswagen Group: EU tariffs on Chinese cars 'potentially dangerous'

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