Electric cars
ZEV mandate confirms EV sales targets for car makers

ZEV mandate confirms EV sales targets for car makers
EV sales targets will apply from 2024 to the 2035 petrol and diesel ban, but there’s a ‘trading scheme’ to help out
Zeekr’s UK launch: The next Chinese electric car brand you've never heard of

Zeekr’s UK launch: The next Chinese electric car brand you've never heard of
Zeekr is yet another Chinese car brand that has confirmed designs on the UK market. The CEO tells us why it has a better chance than most of making an…
Nissan will only launch electric cars in Europe from now on

Nissan will only launch electric cars in Europe from now on
The Japanese brand is set to go electric-only by 2030, with all-electric Micra replacement among the EVs to come
Car makers warn of post-Brexit EV tariffs causing UK price rises

Car makers warn of post-Brexit EV tariffs causing UK price rises
Manufacturers fear price rises will hit exports of cars to the UK, but Euro politicians are reluctant to modify Brexit arrangements
Volkswagen Project Trinity: new details of VW’s next-generation EV platform

Volkswagen Project Trinity: new details of VW’s next-generation EV platform
VW’s future-gazing Project Trinity is still in the works, but it won’t hit initial deadlines
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Next generation Lexus model to be previewed by groundbreaking concept 

Next generation Lexus model to be previewed by groundbreaking concept
A new all-electric Lexus is due in 2026 and is set to be previewed by a concept car confirmed by a teaser image
More performance, range and value: Audi Q4 e-tron upgraded for 2024

More performance, range and value: Audi Q4 e-tron upgraded for 2024
Substantial updates are inbound for Audi’s Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback
Electric car sales targets to remain despite delay to petrol and diesel sales ban

Electric car sales targets to remain despite delay to petrol and diesel sales ban
The government commits to the ZEV mandate from 2024, as the auto industry renews calls for taxpayer incentives for private EV sales
New all-electric Peugeot E-308 priced from £40,050

New all-electric Peugeot E-308 priced from £40,050
Peugeot’s stylish all-electric E-308 hatchback is priced from £255 more than the Vauxhall Astra Electric
New Nissan Ariya Nismo flaunts sportier styling and possible powertrain upgrades

New Nissan Ariya Nismo flaunts sportier styling and possible powertrain upgrades
The all-electric Nissan Ariya SUV will get a performance Nismo overhaul to rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
David Brown Automotive Mini eMastered: a little electric Mini with a huge price tag

David Brown Automotive Mini eMastered: a little electric Mini with a huge price tag
The Mini eMastered is the first time David Brown Automotive has launched an EV, but it comes with a hefty list price
High prices and charging worries hold up EV sales

High prices and charging worries hold up EV sales
Two thirds of drivers would like to go electric, but are deterred by the lack of financial incentives and charging infrastructure
New Volkswagen ID.2 SUV on the way

New Volkswagen ID.2 SUV on the way
Volkswagen is working on an entry-level all-electric small SUV, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
New 2023 Fiat 600e priced from £32,995

New 2023 Fiat 600e priced from £32,995
The all-electric Fiat 600e small SUV aims to combine retro design with the latest technology
‘New car buyers need a wider choice than just pure EVs’

‘New car buyers need a wider choice than just pure EVs’
With the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars looming, Mike Rutherford thinks there needs to be a place for hydrogen and other alternati…
Toyota electric cars to offer 500-mile range by 2026 with solid state batteries to follow

Toyota electric cars to offer 500-mile range by 2026 with solid state batteries to follow
New battery technology will enable Toyota to increase EV range and decrease cost
New Renault Trafic E-Tech charged and ready with 184-mile range

New Renault Trafic E-Tech charged and ready with 184-mile range
With the arrival of the Trafic E-Tech, Renault now offers electric options right across its van range
EU investigation to probe ‘flood’ of cheaper Chinese cars

EU investigation to probe ‘flood’ of cheaper Chinese cars
An anti-subsidy investigation launched by the EU carries the threat of tariffs to make Chinese imports more expensive
New 2023 Porsche Taycan range-topper spied without camouflage

New 2023 Porsche Taycan range-topper spied without camouflage
Most powerful Taycan yet will have hypercar performance
New Peugeot 3008 revealed with all-electric power to take on the VW ID.4

New Peugeot 3008 revealed with all-electric power to take on the VW ID.4
The third-generation Peugeot 3008 gets sporty styling and an all-electric powertrain in E-3008 form, but a PHEV will follow
New Volkswagen Golf to live on in the electric era with hot Golf R flagship

New Volkswagen Golf to live on in the electric era with hot Golf R flagship
Volkswagen has no plans to axe the VW Golf name as its switch to electric power comes to fruition. If anything, it’s the future of the ID electric bra…
New Volkswagen ID.X Performance revealed as all-electric super saloon

New Volkswagen ID.X Performance revealed as all-electric super saloon
Volkswagen has created a wild concept based on the ID.7
Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review

Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review
The Smart #1 marks the dawn of a new era for the former city car maker. Does it have the measure of the Renault Megane?
Leapmotor all set to join UK’s Chinese car brand influx

Leapmotor all set to join UK’s Chinese car brand influx
Electric car start-up Leapmotor has already sold cars in Europe, with the all-new C10 SUV due to go on sale in 2024
New 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally designed for off-road fun

New 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally designed for off-road fun
Ford says the Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available to order early next year
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: first spy shots and all the latest on VW’s electric hot hatch

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: first spy shots and all the latest on VW’s electric hot hatch
Volkswagen’s family-friendly ID.3 will soon get the sporty GTX treatment
New Mercedes MMA platform to underpin four new cars

New Mercedes MMA platform to underpin four new cars
A shooting brake, two SUVs and a saloon are in development
New BMW iX1: electric range boosted to 296 miles by eDrive20 version

New BMW iX1: electric range boosted to 296 miles by eDrive20 version
The new entry-level BMW iX1 offers the most range and it’s on sale now
New Seres 3 EV: UK launch confirmed for Chinese Nissan Qashqai rival

New Seres 3 EV: UK launch confirmed for Chinese Nissan Qashqai rival
The new Chinese brand is set to launch with a Qashqai-sized model, possibly as early as this year.
SEAT set for ‘new role’ in Volkswagen Group

SEAT set for ‘new role’ in Volkswagen Group
VW Group boss tells Auto Express “Cupra is the future of SEAT”