China’s electric vehicle carmaker BYD launches its Dolphin Mini EV in Mexico. Photograph: Toya Sarno Jordan/Reuters View image in fullscreen China’s electric vehicle carmaker BYD launches its Dolphin Mini EV in Mexico. Photograph: Toya Sarno Jordan/Reuters Honda and Nissan join forces on electric car technology to chase Chinese rivals Deal between Japanese carmakers involves components… Continue reading Honda and Nissan join forces on electric car technology to chase Chinese rivals
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Car finance mis-selling is not the next PPI scandal, says UK watchdog
The FCA is looking into whether consumers were charged inflated prices for car loans between 2007 and 2021. Photograph: Justin Kase zsixz/Alamy View image in fullscreen The FCA is looking into whether consumers were charged inflated prices for car loans between 2007 and 2021. Photograph: Justin Kase zsixz/Alamy Car finance mis-selling is not the next… Continue reading Car finance mis-selling is not the next PPI scandal, says UK watchdog
The fight to make EVs more affordable – podcast
More ways to listen Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Last month the government unveiled its plan for a vehicle efficiency standard to incentivise carmakers to supply more low- and zero-emission cars. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton tells Nour Haydar about the plan… Continue reading The fight to make EVs more affordable – podcast
Renault wants to charge £7,500 to fix my Zoe electric car
Charger failed to work in a Renault Zoe that was just six years old. Photograph: Iain Masterton/Alamy View image in fullscreen Charger failed to work in a Renault Zoe that was just six years old. Photograph: Iain Masterton/Alamy Renault wants to charge £7,500 to fix my Zoe electric car The charger was the only fault,… Continue reading Renault wants to charge £7,500 to fix my Zoe electric car
Children at risk as Australia lags behind other countries on car seat safety, experts say
Experts warn that many parents who are following the law are inadvertently placing their children in increased danger of catastrophic injury or death. Photograph: Edwin Tan/Getty Images. Posed by models View image in fullscreen Experts warn that many parents who are following the law are inadvertently placing their children in increased danger of catastrophic injury… Continue reading Children at risk as Australia lags behind other countries on car seat safety, experts say
Biden backtracks on climate plans and ‘walks tightrope’ to court both young voters and moderates
The Beckwourth Complex fires burn beyond a gas station in Lassen county, California, on 12 July 2021. Photograph: Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Beckwourth Complex fires burn beyond a gas station in Lassen county, California, on 12 July 2021. Photograph: Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Biden… Continue reading Biden backtracks on climate plans and ‘walks tightrope’ to court both young voters and moderates
Toyota asks for Australia’s proposed vehicle emissions standard to be watered down
Lines of new HiLux utes in a parking lot ahead of distribution. Toyota argues the government’s new emissions standard penalises rural and regional Australians. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Lines of new HiLux utes in a parking lot ahead of distribution. Toyota argues the government’s new emissions standard penalises rural and regional Australians.… Continue reading Toyota asks for Australia’s proposed vehicle emissions standard to be watered down
Tesla quits major Australian auto lobby over its ‘false claims’ about government’s clean car policy
Tesla has written to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries questioning its claims about how the government’s proposed vehicle efficiency standard would affect prices of cars and utes. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters View image in fullscreen Tesla has written to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries questioning its claims about how the government’s proposed vehicle efficiency… Continue reading Tesla quits major Australian auto lobby over its ‘false claims’ about government’s clean car policy
EVs are still too expensive for most Australians – so why are some carmakers and the Coalition standing in the way | Adam Morton
‘About 70% of electric vehicles sold in Australia are just three models: the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3 and BYD Atto 3. Only the BYD sells for less than $50,000.’ Photograph: Thurtell/Getty Images/iStockphoto View image in fullscreen ‘About 70% of electric vehicles sold in Australia are just three models: the Tesla Model Y, Tesla… Continue reading EVs are still too expensive for most Australians – so why are some carmakers and the Coalition standing in the way | Adam Morton
UK new car sales reach highest February figure in 20 years
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the budget was a chance to stimulate demand by halving VAT on new EVs for three years. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian View image in fullscreen The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the budget was a chance to stimulate demand by halving VAT on new EVs… Continue reading UK new car sales reach highest February figure in 20 years