A rapid rise in MG new car sales, driven by fleet and leasing demand, puts pressure on its dealerships to keep drivers happy but ensures used car supplies for the future
The European Commission (EC) has issued a draft decision to impose definitive countervailing duties of up to 36.3% on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China.
The first new electric cars from China's Leapmotor are headed to Stellantis retail networks in Europe, as their joint venture begins trading.
Xpeng is looking to partner with franchised dealers in the UK ahead of plans to launch its G6 SUV in Q1 next year.
Despite positive overall results for new car registrations in the first half of 2024, there are worrying signs of slowing growth, according to JATO Dynamics first-half analysis of new passenger car registrations in 28 European countries
The Labour government, which has committed to reinstating a 2030 deadline for phasing out new ICE car sales, is coming under pressure to decide whether to follow the EU and US in raising duties on Chinese EV imports.
Omoda, the latest Chinese carmaker to enter the UK, has opened order books for its petrol Omoda 5 SUV and the full electric C5, with first deliveries expected in September.
The European Commission has today officially imposed anti-subsidy duties on electric vehicles (EV) imported from China, forcing manufacturers to put aside money for the new tariffs.
Nearly two-thirds of people believe the UK should impose tariffs on Chinese electric car manufacturers, following similar actions by the US and EU.
As BYD continues to compete with established automotive giants, its strategic sponsorship of the Euro 2024 tournament is proving to be a game-changer
The UK's growing network of BYD dealerships has opened order books for the Chinese brand's first PHEV, the Seal U DM-i.
The EC's decision to impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on cars produced in China could further boost investment into the UK, according to consultancy Gartner.
The European Commission will impose additional tariffs of between 17.4% - 38.1% on electric cars produced in China.
Chinese EV manufacturers adopting a traditional franchise model are being tipped for successful UK market entry, according to the latest dealer survey from Startline Motor Finance.
Fruits of a partnership with Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Foton could enable Iveco dealers to compete with the likes of Ford, Volkswagen and Stellantis in the small and medium electric van market segments.
Chinese vehicle manufacturers are speeding up their plans to enter new European markets as they aim to win business in countries where electrification of transport is under way.
Professor Jim Saker shares his thoughts on the quandary in Europe of OEMs keen to continue selling their cars in China while the river of China's EV exports to Europe turns into a flood.
Geely-owned LEVC has revealed its first car that will go on sale in the UK will be a people carrier. It already sells vans and taxis.
Chinese-owned EV brand Seres is preparing to launch in new global markets this year with a target of 50,000 units before the end of 2024.
The UK Government will apply trade sanctions if the UK's new car market becomes at risk of a flood of cheap electric vehicles from China's state-backed manufacturers, transport secretary Mark Harper has warned.
