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Polestar aligns sales reporting to industry standards as part of turnaround effort
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar is to align its reporting methodology with industry standards by recording retail sales based on cars delivered to final customers rather than when they are invoiced.
UK sales aims for XPeng EVs reflect steady and profitable focus
The arrival of the XPeng electric car brand in the UK this year will mark the start of a measured and sustainable growth strategy for distributor International Motors and the franchisees it recruits into the Xpeng UK dealer network.
Car makers turn to Tesla for EU carbon pooling to avoid billions in fines
Stellantis, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, and Subaru plan to pool carbon emissions with US EV manufacturer Tesla in an effort to meet stringent European carbon reduction targets, according to official EU documentation.
LCV market logged 350,000 registrations in 2024, despite BEV challenges
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market posted a 3.0% growth in 2024, with 351,834 new registrations making it the best year for fleet renewal since 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Kia UK chief welcomes ZEV mandate consultation, calls for clarity on hybrid rules
Kia’s UK chief has welcomed the review of ZEV mandate regulations that will guide the industry until 2035 but cautions that the UK government has no intention of walking away from its proposed trajectory.