Tag: electric cars
Panic in UK as China on track for 'full-scale takeover' of car industry as 200k sold
Sales of Chinese brands have doubled in one year.
Car makers gave Brits billions in discounts in bid to tempt buyers to go electric
Manufacturers were forced to offer big incentives to boost sales of electric vehicles as the industry called for a Labour review of targets to be brought forward
Car giant forced to make electric vehicles cheaper after plunge in sales
The manufacturer has confirmed a drop in prices across its whole range.
Electric cars will work better in cold weather if drivers do 1 thing
As the temperatures drop, you will get less range out of your electric vehicle due to batteries being drained by cold weather.
Car giant's UK operations shut down - 71 jobs at risk
One of the UK's popular UK car firms will close its operations from December 31, with customers and employers affected.
'Luxury car tax' changes coming into force in 2026
The Government has confirmed that some vehicles will be subjected to major changes to their tax rates from April 2026
Drivers face new 2026 car tax hike with bills up within months
Some drivers will be slapped with higher car tax fees from April 2026 under major changes set to be introduced in months.
Used electric cars plunge by £14k as Brits opt for 1 Chinese brand
Used EVs have seen their prices plunge amid an influx of cheaper models from China.
Drivers raft of new rules in 2026 seat belts, prices, tax, sight tests - full list
Massive changes in the works which will change a lot of laws and leave people facing increased prices and laws
Panic for Labour as country's disastrous pay-per-mile policy exposed - 'petrol is cheaper'
Drivers in New Zealand pay more per mile to drive EVs than petrol vehicles, an expert says.
Major EV manufacturer files for bankruptcy amid urgent crisis for car industry
An electric car battery manufacturer has filed for bankruptcy in a major blow to the EV industry.
Octopus EV to give 20,000 drivers free pay-per-mile driving after tax hike
Thousands of lucky Octopus EV customers will not be hit with Labour's pay-per-mile tax fees due to a new offer.
Ford to bring back bestselling UK hatchback as cheap EV two years after model was scrapped
One of the UK's bestselling models could be making a dramatic comeback just a few years after the car was discontinued.
Five driving law changes in 2026 for petrol, diesel and EV drivers
It is crucial that drivers understand how the upcoming changes will affect them.
Macan 4 Review: 'Proper Porsche that is practical SUV and saves you on petrol'
Mirror Motoring's Stephen Jones has to change cars and is for the first time in his life, considering an SUV and going electric, is the Porsche Macan 4 the car for him?