Renault has teamed up with Octopus Energy to offer customers a year’s worth of free charging and access to Octupus low cost tariffs
Luxury brand McLaren Automotive has appointed Matthew Boguradzki as its new regional director for Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA).
Bentley is postponing its transition to an all-electric lineup by five years to 2035 due to limited demand from its well-heeled client base.
Nissan has announced it will lay off 9,000 employees worldwide and cut global production by 20% as it faces declining sales in key markets such as China and the US.
Chinese newcomer brands Omoda and Jaecoo have recorded sales of over two million vehicles from January to October 2024, with overseas exports reaching 941,275 vehicles, an increase of 23.8%.
Manufacturers struggled to hit October new car sales as they scrambled to comply with the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the duty of car finance providers to disclose detailed commission arrangements and secure clear consent from the car buyer, according to industry insiders.
October marks the third consecutive month that electric vehicle (EV) sales have hit the 20% mark and places the car industry well above the 2024 targets set by the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate, according to New AutoMotive.
Fewer than four in ten (38.8%) of new car registrations were made by private buyers so far this year despite a widening choice of over 125 battery electric models - up 38% from last year - according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest monthly figure
The last Jaguar F-Pace SUV has rolled off Castle Bromwich production lines in a move by the iconic British car maker to halt making any new vehicles in the UK until the debut of its next-generation model in 2026.
China's BYD has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its new regional managing director for Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic, effective December 1.
European car manufacturing giant Stellantis has reported a significant downturn in sales for the July to September quarter, citing weakened demand in Europe and production delays as primary factors.
Mercedes-Benz UK has reported strong growth under its agency model, with new car registrations up by 20% year-on-year and a 29% rise in the private retail channel.
Omoda is to enter the UK market in partnership with the RAC to offer a comprehensive roadside assistance package.
Suzuki is set to supply Toyota with a battery electric SUV from its Gujarat plant in India, with manufacturing scheduled to begin in spring 2025.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reported rising demand for its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models with global retail sales for the first half of the financial year to September, up 29% from last year.
Chinese car maker BYD is reported to have recruited former Stellantis UK chief Maria Grazia Davino as it assembles a team of European executives to support regional expansion.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget on October 30 is an important opportunity for the Government to help UK motorists along the transition to zero emission vehicles, according to the boss of Ford.
Kia has launched its CarPay in-car payment service in the EV3, allowing drivers to make payments directly through the vehicle’s navigation screen.
After leading the charge in online car sales growth in 2023, the UK has seen progress stagnate in 2024, ranking fifth in BearingPoint’s New Car Online Sales study.
Car manufactured in the UK suffered a significant decline of 20.6% in September, with 70,039 units rolling off production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
