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
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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
Customisable fleet software key to Renault’s bold van plan
Renault aims to shore up its position as one of the UK’s three most popular van makers with a new range of software-defined LCVs that promise to meet the exacting individual needs of all fleet operators. Renault was the UK’s third most popular van manufacturer in June, with 2584 registrations versus Volkswagen‘s 3452 and long-time… Continue reading Customisable fleet software key to Renault’s bold van plan
@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
Clean Technica: European Auto Industry In Turmoil As Tesla Continues To Lose Market Share004120
Tesla is taking it on the chin in Europe, with its market share falling in June for the sixth straight month. But there’s more to the story. New car sales in Europe were down just over 5% in June, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, known at ACEA. CNBC reports the latest sales data… Continue reading Clean Technica: European Auto Industry In Turmoil As Tesla Continues To Lose Market Share004120
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
New Renault Clio set for Munich show debut ahead of 2026 launch
Renault has confirmed that the new sixth-generation Renault Clio will be revealed imminently, with September’s Munich motor show a likely venue for the supermini’s debut. Currently the best selling car in Europe in its facelifted fifth-generation form, the next Clio is set to go on sale early next year with one of its biggest overhauls in generations. Renault has… Continue reading New Renault Clio set for Munich show debut ahead of 2026 launch
Renault Group Reports 1.3% Rise in Global Sales in H1 2025 Amid Market Challenges
Renault Group announced a 1.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle sales during the first half of 2025, with total registrations reaching 1,169,773 units. The Group’s brands – Renault, Dacia, and Alpine – demonstrated resilience amid a complex market environment, bolstered by strong international performance and continued electrification efforts. In Europe, the Group recorded 708,106 vehicle… Continue reading Renault Group Reports 1.3% Rise in Global Sales in H1 2025 Amid Market Challenges