Independent dealers are ‘outpacing’ franchised dealers in terms of sales performance, according to Auto Trader. The used car market has entered H2 with positivity in relation to consumer demand, speed of sale, and transactions. Consumer confidence rose in June as the global and political backdrop became less turbulent. Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy and Insights,… Continue reading Independents ‘outpace’ franchised dealers in used market
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Why did Geely’s Lotus go so wrong?
The story of Geely entering the Western market began a positive one. It has been showered with praise for how it handled Volvo for its first decade in charge, making it a mainstream premium player more than ever before. But as time has gone on, there’s been little evidence to back up that early success… Continue reading Why did Geely’s Lotus go so wrong?
Volvo owner to launch Geely EV brand in UK
Geely, the Chinese firm that owns LEVC, Lotus, Polestar and Volvo, is launching its eponymous car brand in the UK. The first model bound for UK showrooms will be the Geely EX5, an electric crossover pitched against the Skoda Elroq, Kia EV3 and Renault Megane. UK specifications have yet to be confirmed, but Geely said the EX5… Continue reading Volvo owner to launch Geely EV brand in UK
How Republican EV cuts could put US carmakers behind China
President Trump vows to revive U.S. auto manufacturing, but experts warn Republican pushback on EVs may risk losing leadership in a key emerging technology. President Donald Trump has said his policies will revive auto manufacturing in the US. But Republican attacks on electric vehicles could do just the opposite, some industry experts say, by surrendering… Continue reading How Republican EV cuts could put US carmakers behind China
Tesla, Trump alliance falls apart – but there’s BIG news for electric semi fleets
After a month off trying to wrap our heads around all the chaos surrounding EVs, solar, and everything else in Washington, we’re back with the biggest EV news stories of the day from Tesla, Ford, Volvo, and everyone else on today’s hiatus-busting episode of Quick Charge! It just gets worse and worse for the Tesla… Continue reading Tesla, Trump alliance falls apart – but there’s BIG news for electric semi fleets
Lotus assures dealers it is not shutting down Norfolk production
Lotus said this week it had no plans to shut its manufacturing base in Norfolk and assured dealers it was business as usual. The carmaker was responding to a report over the weekend in the Financial Times suggesting it was to shift manufacturing to the US in order to bypass tarriffs. Lotus is controlled by… Continue reading Lotus assures dealers it is not shutting down Norfolk production
Tata Motors Cedes Ground to MG and Mahindra in Electric PV Market
India’s electric passenger vehicle market is entering a pivotal phase, with the once-dominant Tata Motors steadily ceding ground to a new generation of electric players. In June 2025, e-PV registrations touched 13,033 units—an impressive 78% year-on-year jump over June 2024. EV penetration for the month is estimated at around 4%, underscoring the growing momentum for… Continue reading Tata Motors Cedes Ground to MG and Mahindra in Electric PV Market
New Kia EV4 hatchback brings 388-mile range for £37,695
The new Kia EV4 hatchback will be priced from £34,695 when the first examples land in the UK this autumn. Little changed from the concept shown in 2023, the EV4 shares its underpinnings with the smaller EV3 hatchback. The EV4 will be offered with both hatchback and saloon bodies, with the former roughly as large… Continue reading New Kia EV4 hatchback brings 388-mile range for £37,695
Zeekr Group Announces June 2025 Delivery Update
HANGZHOU, China, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (“Zeekr Group” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZK), the world’s leading premium new energy vehicle group, today announced its delivery results for June 2025. In June, Zeekr Group delivered a total of 43,012 vehicles across its Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands. Of this… Continue reading Zeekr Group Announces June 2025 Delivery Update
Hyundai to reveal new electric crossover in the “next few months”
Hyundai will reveal a electric crossover, likely an electric alternative to the Bayon, in “the next few months” as it pushes to expand its EV offerings. Understood by Autocar to be twinned with sibling brand Kia’s incoming EV2, the crossover will plug the gap between the incoming Inster and the Kona Electric. This size, thought to be near to… Continue reading Hyundai to reveal new electric crossover in the “next few months”