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
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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
German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Why the Volkswagen Burglary Stocking Liebt004336
The VW Group recorded a significant drop in profits in the second quarter. After taxes, the Wolfsburgers earned a good third less than a year earlier with 2.29 billion euros, as they announced. The reason was, among other things, the poor performance in day -to -day business with the expensive brands Porsche and Audi –… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Why the Volkswagen Burglary Stocking Liebt004336
Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Trump Commerce Secretary Lutnick says U.S. auto CEOs are ‘cool with’ higher tariffs than Japan
watch now Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that American auto CEOs told him they are “cool with” President Donald Trump‘s new trade deal, which could put lower tariffs on cars imported from Japan than on cars made by U.S. companies in Canada and Mexico. Lutnick brushed off complaints from a group representing General Motors,… Continue reading Trump Commerce Secretary Lutnick says U.S. auto CEOs are ‘cool with’ higher tariffs than Japan
Tesla loses market share in Europe for sixth straight month as competition grows
Tesla car is seen in Krakow, Poland on June 11, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla lost market share in Europe for the sixth straight month in June, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA, amid a broader regional dip in new car sales. Data published Thursday… Continue reading Tesla loses market share in Europe for sixth straight month as competition grows
India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will progressively slash the basic customs duty on internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles to as low as 10% over the next five years, according to a document from the Ministry of Commerce. The FTA has introduced phased reductions in India’s currently steep customs duties, ranging from 66% to… Continue reading India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years