Almost four in five cars used by the UK government remain petrol, diesel or hybrid-powered, despite it having previously pledged to “lead by example” and transition to a completely electric fleet by 2027. Data uncovered by Autocar sibling title What Car? via Freedom of Information requests reveals that just 22% of the cars used by… Continue reading Nearly four in five UK government cars are still petrol, diesel or hybrid
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‘Car Wars’: Five auto insights investors should know from top BofA analyst
A worker at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, 2025. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT — The automotive industry is experiencing unprecedented disruption and uncertainty when it comes to regulations, electric vehicles, software innovations and competition from China. Such disruptions have been years in the making, but many of the issues are coming to… Continue reading ‘Car Wars’: Five auto insights investors should know from top BofA analyst
Ram resurrects Hemi engine for popular pickup trucks in ‘Symbol of Protest’
Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — Stellantis said Thursday it is resurrecting its popular V-8 Hemi engine for its Ram 1500 full-size pickup trucks beginning this summer. The company discontinued the 5.7-liter engine amid tightening fuel economy regulations and a companywide push toward electric vehicles and more efficient engines last year under ex-Stellantis CEO Carlos… Continue reading Ram resurrects Hemi engine for popular pickup trucks in ‘Symbol of Protest’
Tesla loses $152 billion in market cap after Musk-Trump spat, biggest hit ever
Elon Musk reacts during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters Shares of Tesla fell 14% on Thursday as President Donald Trump threatened to pull government contracts for CEO Elon Musk‘s companies, escalating a war of words… Continue reading Tesla loses $152 billion in market cap after Musk-Trump spat, biggest hit ever
Involution or evolution? China wants to stop the EV price war, but analysts are doubtful
A worker checks a finished vehicle on the production line for electric vehicle maker Zeekr at its factory on May 29, 2025 in Ningbo, China. Kevin Frayer | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — As China’s electric vehicle price war intensifies, its top leaders have sounded the alarm with high-profile calls to halt… Continue reading Involution or evolution? China wants to stop the EV price war, but analysts are doubtful
Auto industry sounds the alarm as China’s rare earth curbs start to bite
Workers transporting soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Oct. 31, 2010. Stringer | Reuters Automotive industry groups are increasingly worried about a rare earth shortage. Several European auto supplier plants and production lines have already been shut down due to China’s recent export controls, according to… Continue reading Auto industry sounds the alarm as China’s rare earth curbs start to bite
India’s EV Market Resets Post-Subsidy; BNP Paribas Sees Strong Structural Growth Ahead
India’s electric vehicle market is entering a phase of recalibration. The revision of subsidies under the PM E-DRIVE scheme in FY26 — slashed from Rs. 5,000/kWh (capped at Rs. 10,000/vehicle) to Rs. 2,500/kWh (capped at Rs. 5,000/vehicle) — has prompted a short-term correction, particularly in the electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment. However, the broader trend suggests… Continue reading India’s EV Market Resets Post-Subsidy; BNP Paribas Sees Strong Structural Growth Ahead
India’s EV Market Resets Post-Subsidy; BNP Paribas Sees Strong Structural Growth Ahead
India’s electric vehicle market is entering a phase of recalibration. The revision of subsidies under the PM E-DRIVE scheme in FY26 — slashed from Rs. 5,000/kWh (capped at Rs. 10,000/vehicle) to Rs. 2,500/kWh (capped at Rs. 5,000/vehicle) — has prompted a short-term correction, particularly in the electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment. However, the broader trend suggests… Continue reading India’s EV Market Resets Post-Subsidy; BNP Paribas Sees Strong Structural Growth Ahead
Volvo software boss to join free Autocar-Siemens webinar on 25 June
Technology giant Siemens has been named as the sponsor of the 2025 Autocar Awards, which will celebrate the people and organisations shaping the future of automotive – as well as the best cars on sale. This year’s awards ceremony takes place on 24 June, where Autocar and Siemens will name the industry’s most innovative and… Continue reading Volvo software boss to join free Autocar-Siemens webinar on 25 June
OPPO Signs Patent Licensing Deal with Volkswagen for Connected Vehicles
OPPO has signed a global patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft to license its cellular standard-essential patents portfolio, including 5G technology, to the automotive group. The agreement allows Volkswagen to use OPPO’s cellular standard-essential patents in its connected vehicle offerings across its global product lineup. “We are delighted to collaborate with Volkswagen through this patent… Continue reading OPPO Signs Patent Licensing Deal with Volkswagen for Connected Vehicles