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Macron blasts EV subsidies law before White House dinner
Emmanuel Macron took aim at a new U.S. law that he says unfairly subsidizes North American electric-vehicle production, threatening to overshadow the French president’s trip to Washington. The Inflation Reduction Act and a separate law meant to incentivize semiconductor production “are very good for the U.S. economy, but they weren’t properly coordinated with European economies,”… Continue reading Macron blasts EV subsidies law before White House dinner
Tesla Semi: long-delayed electric HGV to arrive tonight
A production version of the long-delayed Tesla Semi will be shown today in a customer handover ceremony at the firm’s Nevada Gigafactory. The HGV, first shown in prototype form in 2017, is rumoured to be offered with either a 600kWh or 1000kWh battery for 300 and 500-mile ranges respectively. It has completed a 500-mile drive fully laden… Continue reading Tesla Semi: long-delayed electric HGV to arrive tonight
Hardcore Alpine A110 R arrives from £89,990
The super-stripped out Alpine A110 R, the final iteration of the car before the launch of an Alpine electric sports car, has gone on sale with a £89,990 starting price. Called the A110 R – for ‘radical’ – it has been devised as a no-compromise, circuit-oriented plaything heavily inspired by Alpine’s involvement in motorsport. Sitting… Continue reading Hardcore Alpine A110 R arrives from £89,990
Ford of Britain boss: Halewood revamp is ‘really big deal’
Ford announced today it will invest an additional £150 million in its Halewood factory as it scales up the plant’s involvement in its European electrification strategy. From 2026, Halewood will supply 420,000 motors for Europe-bound EVs annually – almost double the previously planned figure of 250,000. Autocar caught up with Ford of Britain chairman Tim Slatter following the news. How… Continue reading Ford of Britain boss: Halewood revamp is ‘really big deal’
Skoda accelerates EV plans: three electric cars by 2026
Skoda has brought forward the launch of its next three electric cars by four years, from 2030 to 2026. A spokesperson for the Czech brand confirmed to Autocar that the trio will be on the market “as early as 2026, with more to follow”. The new cars are expected to be a crossover known for now as the… Continue reading Skoda accelerates EV plans: three electric cars by 2026
Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge get more range, raised power
Volvo has increased the range of the Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge EVs with a raft of efficiency tweaks and given them an uplift in power and a slightly higher price. The update for the Swedish marque’s entry-level electric cars – which from today cost, on average, just under £1000 more (C40 from £48,355,… Continue reading Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge get more range, raised power
Ford UK motor plant to supply 70% of brand’s European EVs
Ford will invest an additional £150 million in its Halewood factory as it scales up the historic UK facility’s involvement in its European electrification strategy. The firm confirmed last year that it would convert the gearbox plant to an electric powertrain plant by 2024. The new investment raises the total cost to £380m. The cash injection announced… Continue reading Ford UK motor plant to supply 70% of brand’s European EVs
Mahindra & Mahindra sells 229,516 SUVs in April-November, drives past FY2022 total
Mahindra & Mahindra sells 229,516 SUVs in April-November, drives past FY2022 total Mahindra & Mahindra, which is among the OEMs making a speedy ride on the surging wave of demand for SUVs in India, has reported sale of 30,238 SUVs in November 2022, up 56% (November 2021: 19,384). The company also sold 154 e-Veritos, which… Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra sells 229,516 SUVs in April-November, drives past FY2022 total
India’s pre-owned car market to surge 2.5 times in value at Rs 44 trillion by FY27
India’s pre-owned car market to surge 2.5 times in value at Rs 44 trillion by FY27 The pre-owned car market in India, which has historically outpaced the new car market, is expected to grow even more over the next five years as a result of low car penetration, the move to digital, new car launches, shortening… Continue reading India’s pre-owned car market to surge 2.5 times in value at Rs 44 trillion by FY27