Chinese brand JMEV’s lightweight electric sports car, the SC01, will be sold in Europe. The new car, which appears to draw on the wedge-shaped styling of the Lancia Stratos, has been described by its maker as “the first electric sports car done properly”. SC01 Europe, the European business that is due to bring the car… Continue reading China’s Stratos confirmed for Europe with 429bhp
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Why British car makers kept their sales figures a secret until 1969
“In the past, British car manufacturers have been rather reluctant to issue any clear figures on their actual model production,” we reported in May 1969. “Now the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has compiled detailed statistics for the Big Four – British Leyland, Ford, Rootes and Vauxhall.” Car production and export figures had been… Continue reading Why British car makers kept their sales figures a secret until 1969
Rental sector suffering ‘five-figure losses’ amid rush for electric company cars
Almost half (47%) of the UK’s leased company cars are electric, new industry figures have revealed, but concerns about residual values, running costs and the longevity of new brands mean leasing companies are bracing for tighter profit margins this year. The latest quarterly report from industry body the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)… Continue reading Rental sector suffering ‘five-figure losses’ amid rush for electric company cars
Buying the ‘Bulldog’: Why one man flew to Japan to save a rare Honda
It was a scooter that put Richard Reeve onto the Honda City Turbo – a foldaway Motocompo 50cc scooter, to be precise. It was bundled with certain Honda City models as a last-mile solution for commuters. Launched in 1981, the City was a bit too big to be a kei car (those tiny cars that,… Continue reading Buying the ‘Bulldog’: Why one man flew to Japan to save a rare Honda
Inside Magma: Why Genesis is taking on BMW M and AMG
It’s doing reasonably well in the US and Canada but is less well established in Europe, partly because Genesis only launched here in 2021, and then only in selected countries. Genesis sold around 1000 cars in the UK last year and just over 5000 here in total. It has also had to pivot from original… Continue reading Inside Magma: Why Genesis is taking on BMW M and AMG
Mazda’s first bespoke EV delayed until 2029 – local media reports
Mazda has reportedly delayed the launch of its first bespoke electric car until 2029, just months after mules of the SUV were spotted in the early stages of testing. The car was originally due to arrive next year, but the Japanese firm has instead decided to focus on new hybrid models and technology, local media has reported, likely… Continue reading Mazda’s first bespoke EV delayed until 2029 – local media reports
Mercedes-AMG priming new GLC 53 with six-cylinder PHEV
Mercedes-AMG is readying a new 600bhp range-topping GLC that will be unveiled later this year, replacing two SUV models in the firm’s stable. Arriving as part of a mid-life facelift for the second generation of the combustion-engined GLC, the new GLC 53 will use the plug-in hybrid powertrain from the E53. Combining a turbocharged 3.0-litre… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG priming new GLC 53 with six-cylinder PHEV
Car makers call for clarity on EU’s small car proposals
European car makers are pleading for speedy clarification on proposals published in December designed to ease the path to full electrification, with specific focus on the new small car category. Manufacturers including Renault and Stellantis have largely welcomed the proposed changes, which include allowing some combustion-engine sales after 2035. Go to Source
Dacia to reveal more details of new Skoda Octavia rival in February
Dacia will reveal the first official details of its new Skoda Octavia rival in February – and the rugged estate is set to be a petrol-powered, off-road-ready wagon priced at less than £25,000. The new model, codenamed C-Neo, will arrive later this year and will play a crucial part in Dacia’s expansion into Europe’s most popular car market, the C-segment.… Continue reading Dacia to reveal more details of new Skoda Octavia rival in February
Electric Vehicles Today – EV Battery Plant Market’s Bold Growth and Strategic Moves
The electric vehicle (EV) batteries plant construction market is experiencing rapid growth due to the escalating demand for EVs and advancements in battery technology. With a forecasted expansion from $11.51 billion in 2025 to $19.2 billion by 2030, the market is driven by factors such as government incentives, policy-driven investments in gigafactories, and the localization… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Today – EV Battery Plant Market’s Bold Growth and Strategic Moves