An updated version of Toyota’s bZ4X electric car, unveiled at a launch event in Brussels. Photograph: Toyota View image in fullscreen An updated version of Toyota’s bZ4X electric car, unveiled at a launch event in Brussels. Photograph: Toyota Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants Japanese company announces two new… Continue reading Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants
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Volkswagen enjoys surprise bestseller amid financial woes: the VW currywurst
Members of the VW production team eat currywurst during the daily morning tasting session at the Wolfsburg plant. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Members of the VW production team eat currywurst during the daily morning tasting session at the Wolfsburg plant. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Volkswagen enjoys surprise bestseller amid financial woes: the VW… Continue reading Volkswagen enjoys surprise bestseller amid financial woes: the VW currywurst
‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?
Demonstrators outside a Tesla dealership in Palo Alto, California, protest on Wednesday against Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters View image in fullscreen Demonstrators outside a Tesla dealership in Palo Alto, California, protest on Wednesday against Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters ‘Major brand worries’: Just how… Continue reading ‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?
Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role
Almost 4,000 Teslas were sold in the UK in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA View image in fullscreen Almost 4,000 Teslas were sold in the UK in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of… Continue reading Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role
EU gives carmakers ‘breathing space’ on pollution target as EV sales slump
European manufacturers say the market for zero-emissions cars is not picking up fast enough and the industry needs greater support. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen European manufacturers say the market for zero-emissions cars is not picking up fast enough and the industry needs greater support. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images EU gives carmakers ‘breathing space’… Continue reading EU gives carmakers ‘breathing space’ on pollution target as EV sales slump
UK battery firm says it has learned from others’ errors as it licenses Chinese tech
Volklec plans to manufacture batteries for cars, boats, construction vehicles and aircraft . Photograph: Ming Tung Tang/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Volklec plans to manufacture batteries for cars, boats, construction vehicles and aircraft . Photograph: Ming Tung Tang/Getty Images UK battery firm says it has learned from others’ errors as it licenses Chinese tech… Continue reading UK battery firm says it has learned from others’ errors as it licenses Chinese tech
Aston Martin delays first battery electric vehicle again and plans job cuts
Aston Martin says its first battery electric vehicle will only come in ‘the latter part of this decade’. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters View image in fullscreen Aston Martin says its first battery electric vehicle will only come in ‘the latter part of this decade’. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters Aston Martin delays first battery electric vehicle again and… Continue reading Aston Martin delays first battery electric vehicle again and plans job cuts
‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk
Once known for raging against the climate crisis, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now seen as an outspoken far-right cheerleader. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters View image in fullscreen Once known for raging against the climate crisis, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now seen as an outspoken far-right cheerleader. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters ‘I felt nothing but disgust’:… Continue reading ‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk
Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Elon Musk at the opening of the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide, Germany, in March 2022. Photograph: Patrick Pleul/AP View image in fullscreen Elon Musk at the opening of the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide, Germany, in March 2022. Photograph: Patrick Pleul/AP Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties… Continue reading Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
BMW pauses £600m upgrade to Oxford Mini plant as electric car demand falls
The Mini Cooper Electric on the production line at Cowley. The Oxford plant will continue to produce conventional Minis. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA View image in fullscreen The Mini Cooper Electric on the production line at Cowley. The Oxford plant will continue to produce conventional Minis. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA BMW pauses £600m upgrade to Oxford Mini… Continue reading BMW pauses £600m upgrade to Oxford Mini plant as electric car demand falls