Tag: money
Vauxhall owner Stellantis resurrects diesel cars after taking a £19bn hit from EV sales slump
The world's fourth-largest car maker earlier this month confirmed it had taken a £19bn slap from rushing into the EV market too fast for European customers.
BMW's Hams Hall factory celebrates 25th anniversary
The plant in North Warwickshire employs 1,700 people and has built more than 7.6million highly efficient pure petrol and plug-in hybrid engines.
RAY MASSEY: The rising Starray of SUVs is really going place
We are about to enter the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. And the new EM-i five-seater is the perfect choice of horsepower as we gallop into the next Zodiac cycle.
What does it take to change a Land Rover lightbulb? £2,629!
When Doug Fawcett popped in for a new bulb at his local dealership, he did not expect to pay more than £20. He chuckled at the price quoted, assuming it was a joke.
Two thirds of drivers say they will use the new Fuel Finder Scheme - what is it and could it save you money?
67 per cent of drivers will use the Government's new Fuel Finder Scheme to find the cheapest fuel prices nearby, a new survey shows. Live pricing will be available online, via smartphone or sat-nav.
China to ban yoke-style steering wheels in cars after outlawing hidden door handles on safety grounds
A draft for approval has been submitted by the Chinese regulator to ban cut-down, rectangular-shaped steering wheels that, if rubberstamped, will be effective from 1 January next year.
Best-selling used cars of 2025: Ford Fiesta takes top spot despite being axed
Used car sales rose 2.2 per cent in 2025, as EV sales surged 45.7 per cent. What were the best-selling second hand models? Two Ford cars took over the top 10...
MG runs low on cars! How the Chinese-owned manufacturer became a victim of its own success
MG has seen unprecedented growth in the UK and Europe, in the past few years. Now it has run out of cars - and its UK commercial director tell us why.
Tesla tries to claw customers back with a long range version of its best-selling Model Y SUV - but is it worth paying extra for?
Tesla is on a cheaper car crusade and its latest model to be introduced at a lower price is the new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y which comes with 383 miles of range.
Lepas launches in Britain: Chinese car giant Chery brings yet another brand to UK roads later this year
Chery, China's largest car exporter, is bringing its fourth brand to the UK. Lepas, a new energy vehicle SUV brand will arrive in Q3 of this year.
How the Renault 5 became the electric car Britain REALLY wants to buy
Too often is the phrase 'game changing' thrown around at impetuous will. But for the Renault 5, it's a bona fide fact it has bucked convention. How? Because it's the first EV people are buying outright.
Seven EVs now claim to cover more than 450 miles on one charge - could 1,000 miles soon be a reality?
Electric car ranges have come a long way in 15 years. When the Nissan Leaf - the first 'mass-market' EV - arrived in 2010, it offered a range of just 109 miles.
Smart motorways dubbed 'catastrophic waste of time, money and effort'
Controversial 'smart' motorways are barely providing any economic benefit, damning new analysis has found.
Secret to cheaper EV charging in the future? Energy trial by Ohme saw 20,000 owners leave their car plugged in...
Ohne home charging provider asked customers to take part in a Crowdflex energy trial to earn rewards and help grid demand. In 13 months EV 20,000 customers saved a combined £750k.
Car manufacturer Stellantis in £19bn hit after eco U-turn
It follows write-downs by other car makers, including Ford and General Motors, as they slow their shift away from petrol and diesel.