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Brexit tariff delay for British-built electric vehicles

Published 06 December 2023
By James Fossdyke
The European Commission has signalled a three-year delay to tariffs that would have impacted exported, British-built electric vehicles.
Ford Puma

Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2023

The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2023 according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Published 05 December 2023
Nissan Chill Out concept

Nissan to make three new EVs at UK plant

Nissan has confirmed a £3 billion investment in its factory in Sunderland, where new pure-electric versions of the Qashqai and Juke will be made.
Published 24 November 2023
Recalled cars could be banned from the road if not repaired

Are electric cars more likely to catch fire?

Studies from across the globe show that, despite fearmongering, EVs are less likely to catch fire than cars powered by petrol or diesel.
Published 20 November 2023
Volkswagen ID.7

Volkswagen ID.7 review

We’ve had to wait for Volkswagen’s first big electric car that’s not an SUV, but the ID.7 is finally here, and Dave Humphreys has driven it...
Published 17 November 2023
Polestar Day 2023

Polestar 5 extreme charging adds 100 miles in 5min

Lots going on as Polestar previews 5 GT and announces extreme fast charging battery packs in conjunction with StoreDot.
Published 11 November 2023
Jack Whitehall backs Lunaz

Jack Whitehall invests in EV conversion firm Lunaz

Comedian and actor Jack Whitehall has become the latest celebrity to throw his financial backing behind Lunaz.
Published 27 October 2023
Nissan Hyper Force concept

Japan Mobility Show: our favourite exhibits

The Japan Mobility Show – formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show – is under way and there's lots to see.
Published 25 October 2023
Alan Mann Mustang ePower

Alan Mann unveils electric Ford Mustang restomod

Historic vehicle engineering firm is taking a giant leap into the electric era with a new restomod EV based on the classic Ford Mustang.
Published 25 October 2023
Toyota solid-state battery

Toyota: 750-mile solid-state battery EVs by 2027

Toyota has announced that it is hoping to have solid-state batteries ready for commercial sale as early as 2027.
Published 23 October 2023
Kia reveals next generation of electric cars

Kia EV5 to rival Tesla Model Y

Kia launches new electric compact SUV and reveals two electric concept cars focused on sustainability.
Published 13 October 2023
Vauxhall Corsa Electric Long Range 2023

Vauxhall Corsa Electric review

The new Vauxhall Corsa Electric is updated in design, technology and performance. Will Dron takes it for a road test in Frankfurt.
Published 10 October 2023
BMW i5 eDrive40

BMW i5 electric saloon review

The new BMW 5 Series is being launched from the get-go in electric form, as the BMW i5.
Published 01 October 2023