Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.

Nissan seeks government support for UK gigafactory


Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.
Tesla Cybertruck reservations top one million, according to reports

Tesla Cybertruck reservations top one million


Reservations for the Tesla Cybertruck have surpassed one million, according to reports.
Offer made to buy Lamborghini from VW Group

Reports: Offer made to buy Lamborghini


A newly formed consortium has made a €7.5bn (£6.5bn) offer to buy Lamborghini from the VW Group (VWG), it has been reported.

Electric van boss makes Rich List


The Russian CEO of electric bus and van start-up Arrival has entered The Sunday Times Rich List for the first time.
Elon Musk Luton visit intensifies UK gigafactory rumours

Elon Musk UK visit intensifies gigafactory rumours


A visit by Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Luton has intensified rumours that the electric car maker is thinking of opening a gigafactory in the UK.
BMW Z8 designer planning $30,000 electric car

BMW Z8 designer planning $30,000 electric car


Henrik Fisker, the designer of the BMW Z8, has made an agreement with electronics brand Foxconn that aims to produce a $30,000 electric car.
Volvo considers public offering to fund electrification plans

Volvo considers public offering this year


Volvo is evaluating the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange later this year.
Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment

Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment


Tesla has stopped accepting Bitcoin, less than two months after announcing the cryptocurrency’s introduction as a payment method for its cars.
Gordon Murray to develop 1000kg electric SUV — and another V12 supercar

Gordon Murray to make electric SUV — and a V12


Gordon Murray will create a new electric SUV under the new Gordon Murray Electronics (GME) brand, using £300m of fresh investment.
VW Group pushes for stricter emissions regulations

VW thought to support toughening EU emissions regs


The Volkswagen Group is now in support of toughening vehicle emissions standards in Europe while smaller rivals struggle to comply.
Uptake of pure-electric cars affected by reduction in government grant

Electric car sales affected by grant reduction


The uptake of electric vehicles has slowed following the reduction to the government's Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG).
Genesis announces first models for UK to take on premium rivals

Genesis announces first models for UK


Korean premium brand Genesis has confirmed it will begin car sales in the UK, Switzerland and Germany this summer, with a launch line-up of two s