Jake Sodikoff of Steven Automotive Group and HoneyCar Named One of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40

HARRISONBURG, Va., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jake Sodikoff of Steven Nissan, Steven Kia, Steven Toyota and HoneyCar was named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40. This annual program honors 40 high achievers at new-car dealerships who are under 40 years old.  Automotive News received nominations from across the U.S. and identified outstanding performers in… Continue reading Jake Sodikoff of Steven Automotive Group and HoneyCar Named One of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40

Trump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms

Tesla vehicles are lined up at a vehicle storage yard at an industrial port, on the day U.S. President Donald Trump struck a trade deal with Japan that lowers tariffs on auto imports, in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 2025. Kim Kyung-hoon | Reuters Japanese automakers may have sidestepped crushing U.S. tariffs, but the… Continue reading Trump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms

@VW Group: Pascal Wehrlein takes 14th Porsche podium of the season in London010468

26/07/2025 Porsche factory driver Pascal Wehrlein scored his sixth podium finish of the season in Saturday’s ABB FIA Formula E World Championship London E-Prix race. It is the 14th podium of the season secured with the highly efficient Porsche 99X Electric and the 10th for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team. The German driver qualified third… Continue reading @VW Group: Pascal Wehrlein takes 14th Porsche podium of the season in London010468

CCI approves Renault’s deal to buyout JV with Nissan in India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Renault Group’s plan to take full control of Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL), marking a significant shift in the global alliance’s India strategy. On Monday, the CCI said it has cleared the proposed acquisition of equity shares and non-convertible redeemable preference shares held by Nissan… Continue reading CCI approves Renault’s deal to buyout JV with Nissan in India

UK-built Nissan Leaf in “very strong position” for new EV grant

The boss of Nissan has said the new, Sunderland-built Leaf is in “a very strong position” to benefit from the maximum £3750 Electric Car Grant (ECG) – and that the government was right to draw up rules that reward British manufacturing. The ECG will be available on EVs that cost £37,000 or less and meet science-based targets for emissions, both… Continue reading UK-built Nissan Leaf in “very strong position” for new EV grant

Lithium-Ion Battery Anode Market worth $81.24 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The report “Lithium-Ion Battery Anode Market by Material (Active Anode Materials and Anode Binders), Battery Product (Cell and Battery Pack), End-use (Automotive and Non-automotive), Production Technology, and Region – Global Forecast to 2030″, global lithium-ion battery anode market is projected to grow from USD 19.06 billion in 2025 to… Continue reading Lithium-Ion Battery Anode Market worth $81.24 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Electric Citroën C5 Aircross undercuts Skoda Enyaq at £34,065

The new Citroën ë-C5 Aircross has gone on sale, priced from £34,065, undercutting key rivals such as the Skoda Enyaq by £5000. The SUV was revealed in April with a bold new design language and the option of electric power for the first time, as the French brand renews its assault on Europe’s crucial crossover market. The new C5… Continue reading Electric Citroën C5 Aircross undercuts Skoda Enyaq at £34,065

@VW Group: Pascal Wehrlein takes 14th Porsche podium of the season in London010462

26/07/2025 Porsche factory driver Pascal Wehrlein scored his sixth podium finish of the season in Saturday’s ABB FIA Formula E World Championship London E-Prix race. It is the 14th podium of the season secured with the highly efficient Porsche 99X Electric and the 10th for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team. The German driver qualified third… Continue reading @VW Group: Pascal Wehrlein takes 14th Porsche podium of the season in London010462

June 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for June pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in June 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading June 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Nissan unveils charging station for heavy-duty electric trucks at its Sunderland Plant in the UK

Nissan has opened a charging station to serve its electric trucks at its Sunderland Plant in England. The company calls the project part of “an electric, end-to-end supply chain that transports materials into the Nissan plant and delivers finished vehicles out.” The £1.4-million facility has seven charging stations, each with a charging capacity of up… Continue reading Nissan unveils charging station for heavy-duty electric trucks at its Sunderland Plant in the UK