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Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.

Nissan seeks government support for UK gigafactory

Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.
Published 27 May 2021
Tesla Cybertruck reservations top one million, according to reports

Tesla Cybertruck reservations top one million

Reservations for the Tesla Cybertruck have surpassed one million, according to reports.
Published 26 May 2021
Offer made to buy Lamborghini from VW Group

Reports: Offer made to buy Lamborghini

A newly formed consortium has made a €7.5bn (£6.5bn) offer to buy Lamborghini from the VW Group (VWG), it has been reported.
Published 25 May 2021

Electric van boss makes Rich List

The Russian CEO of electric bus and van start-up Arrival has entered The Sunday Times Rich List for the first time.
Published 22 May 2021
Elon Musk Luton visit intensifies UK gigafactory rumours

Elon Musk UK visit intensifies gigafactory rumours

A visit by Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Luton has intensified rumours that the electric car maker is thinking of opening a gigafactory in the UK.
Published 21 May 2021
BMW Z8 designer planning $30,000 electric car

BMW Z8 designer planning $30,000 electric car

Henrik Fisker, the designer of the BMW Z8, has made an agreement with electronics brand Foxconn that aims to produce a $30,000 electric car.
Published 17 May 2021
Volvo considers public offering to fund electrification plans

Volvo considers public offering this year

Volvo is evaluating the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange later this year.
Published 14 May 2021
Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment

Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment

Tesla has stopped accepting Bitcoin, less than two months after announcing the cryptocurrency’s introduction as a payment method for its cars.
Published 13 May 2021
Gordon Murray to develop 1000kg electric SUV — and another V12 supercar

Gordon Murray to make electric SUV — and a V12

Gordon Murray will create a new electric SUV under the new Gordon Murray Electronics (GME) brand, using £300m of fresh investment.
Published 11 May 2021
VW Group pushes for stricter emissions regulations

VW thought to support toughening EU emissions regs

The Volkswagen Group is now in support of toughening vehicle emissions standards in Europe while smaller rivals struggle to comply.
Published 06 May 2021
Uptake of pure-electric cars affected by reduction in government grant

Electric car sales affected by grant reduction

The uptake of electric vehicles has slowed following the reduction to the government's Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG).
Published 05 May 2021
Genesis announces first models for UK to take on premium rivals

Genesis announces first models for UK

Korean premium brand Genesis has confirmed it will begin car sales in the UK, Switzerland and Germany this summer, with a launch line-up of two s
Published 04 May 2021