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Vertu Motors: Electric carmakers are slashing prices to meet emissions targets

Vertu Motors has cautioned the new car market is coming under pressure as carmakers scramble to meet Government zero-emission targets by cutting prices. The car dealership group said demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is trailing behind ...

17 Oct 2024 at 09:37

World

Italian car workers go on national strike for first time for 20 years

Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike on Friday for the first time for 20 years, with a massive demonstration being held in the centre of Rome. The strike, called by the sector’s three main unions, comes as ...

18 Oct 2024 at 11:20

City

Auto Trader says new car market ‘remains challenging’ despite sales rise

Auto Trader has revealed a rise in revenues for the past six months, but said the market for new cars “remains challenging”. Shares in the company slid after it downgraded the average revenue it expects to make per retailer this financial year,...

07 Nov 2024 at 13:41

Sales of used electric cars reach record high

Purchases of pure electric used cars have reached record levels, new figures show. Some 53,423 of the cars changed hands between July and September, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said. That is a surge of 57.0% compared ...

07 Nov 2024 at 00:01

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Pace of electric vehicle transition could ‘devastate’ car industry – trade body

The current transition to electric vehicles could have a “devastating” impact on the automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned. The trade association said the market has failed to keep step with ...

26 Nov 2024 at 20:30

Used EVs save owners average of £1,600/year compared with petrol models – study

The UK’s best-selling used electric cars could save their owners an average of £1,600 per year compared with their petrol equivalents, according to new research. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank, which conducted ...

20 Nov 2024 at 02:45

World

Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan announce merger plans

Honda and Nissan have announced plans to join forces, forming the world’s third-largest car maker by sales. The two Japanese companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member ...

23 Dec 2024 at 08:40

Motoring News

New Sunderland facility to help provide electric powertrains for Nissan’s future EVs

A new facility built close to Nissan’s Sunderland facility looks set to create 183 new jobs through the development of electric powertrains for the Japanese automotive manufacturer. Jatco, a global automotive automatic transmission ...

16 Jan 2025 at 10:52

City

Inchcape warns that car supply could be impacted by US tariffs

Car distribution firm Inchcape has cautioned that supply from some manufacturers could be impacted by new US tariff plans as it revealed a slump in sales. The London-listed company saw shares slip in early trading on Thursday as a ...

24 Apr 2025 at 12:18

Even drivers unable to charge at home would save money with an EV – study

Most drivers would save money by switching to electric motoring – even if they would not be able to charge an electric car at home, according to a new report. EVs provide a financial saving for people with no off-road parking in ...

27 Feb 2025 at 15:22

City

Aston Martin to sell F1 team stake as billionaire Stroll invests more cash

Aston Martin has said it plans to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team as part of efforts to boost its finances. It also confirmed that Lawrence Stroll’s Yew Tree Consortium is planning to invest ...

31 Mar 2025 at 09:26

World

General Motors posts strong results but will reassess projections due to tariffs

General Motors posted strong financial results for its first quarter on Tuesday, but says it will reassess its expectations for 2025 due to auto tariffs. The car maker is pushing back its conference call to discuss its ...

29 Apr 2025 at 12:28

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