Best-selling cars 2024: The UK’s most popular models


The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2024 according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Ford to invest £230m in Halewood plant

Ford managers could go on strike


Hundreds of Ford managers across the UK could go on strike as part of a dispute over a pay deal with the carmaker, according to the union Unite.
Omoda 5

Omoda's plans for UK market


Chery-owned Omoda brand is leading a full-frontal assault on the UK market with four new models in the next couple of years.
CEO Henrik Fisker with the Fisker Ocean

Fisker reportedly set to file for bankruptcy


Eco-conscious car maker is expected to file for bankruptcy in the US amid ongoing difficulties.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Spring Budget 2024

EV industry unhappy with Spring Budget


Charging network CEO says the government’s failure to cut VAT on public charging prevented a “huge boost” for electric car drivers.
Fiat 600e

Fiat calls for EV grant re-introduction


Fiat has said “more needs to be done” by the UK government if it wants to achieve its target of 80 per cent of new car sales being EVs by 2030.
SAIC Volkswagen factory

VW considers future with China over 'slavery'


Volkswagen has confirmed it is in talks with its partner in China after a German newspaper reported alleged evidence of forced labour.
Ora Funky Cat

Chinese EV pricing could be investigated


Trade Remedies Authority says it’s watching for evidence of price-fixing in Chinese electric cars.
Isuzu D-Max Blade pickup 2017 review

Pick-up truck users face massive tax hike


HMRC is changing the way benefit-in-kind is charged for company pickups.
BMW Group's electric portfolio

BMW pulled up by ASA over EV claims


An Advertising Standards Authority ruling said emissions during production processes means “zero emission” term is “likely to mislead” buyers.
Tesla Model Y 2022 review

Tesla plans affordable all-new car for 2025


Tesla insiders are reported to have said a new smaller, more affordable crossover is due to enter production from the middle of 2025.
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.
Zapmap presence in mainland Europe

Zapmap expands into Europe


Zapmap, which shows users where to find electric car charging points, has expanded into mainland Europe.