Chinese brands have been the driving force behind PHEVs' booming sales
Plug-in hybrids took record 11% UK market share in 2025, thanks to 35% sales rise – but their future is in doubt
Ampere spin-off was supposed to generate huge profits but has been folded back into the Renault mothership
China has moved away from the heavy battery box, but European makers aren’t finding it so easy
AESC plant builds batteries for the new Nissan Leaf, which is assembled next door
Vast cell-making plant next to Nissan in Sunderland has just been completed with annual capacity of 15.8GWh
Softening phase-out of combustion-engined cars would better reflect market reality, said car maker
Renault 4's Ampr Small platform is expected to underpin a replacement for the Puma Gen-E
Selling the 5's underpinnings to Ford was a coup for Renault, catching much of the industry off-guard
Consumer confidence was hit by reports – and later confirmation – of a pay-per-mile tax for EVs
Oxfordshire-based Yasa's motors are already used in Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars
New Ignited engineering project – funded by the UK, Germany and Mercedes-Benz – will create 150 jobs in UK
Legislators must force gradual ramp-up in EV sales else face a "cliff-edge" scenario
Maranello will continue offering V6, V8 and V12 as it downgrades 2030 EV forecast from 40% to 20%
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