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Ford to invest £230m in Halewood plant

Around 500 Ford workers in UK could go on strike over cost-of-living pay dispute

Published 10 May 2024
By Matt Robinson
Hundreds of Ford managers across the UK could go on strike as part of a dispute over a pay deal with the carmaker, according to the union Unite.
Nissan Qashqai and Juke manufacturing in Sunderland

Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2024

The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2024 according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Published 09 May 2024
Omoda 5

Omoda's plans for UK market

Chery-owned Omoda brand is leading a full-frontal assault on the UK market with four new models in the next couple of years.
Published 27 March 2024
CEO Henrik Fisker with the Fisker Ocean

Fisker reportedly set to file for bankruptcy

Eco-conscious car maker is expected to file for bankruptcy in the US amid ongoing difficulties.
Published 14 March 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Spring Budget 2024

EV industry unhappy with Spring Budget

Charging network CEO says the government’s failure to cut VAT on public charging prevented a “huge boost” for electric car drivers.
Published 07 March 2024
Fiat 600e

Fiat calls for EV grant re-introduction

Fiat has said “more needs to be done” by the UK government if it wants to achieve its target of 80 per cent of new car sales being EVs by 2030.
Published 21 February 2024
SAIC Volkswagen factory

VW considers future with China over 'slavery'

Volkswagen has confirmed it is in talks with its partner in China after a German newspaper reported alleged evidence of forced labour.
Published 15 February 2024
Ora Funky Cat

Chinese EV pricing could be investigated

Trade Remedies Authority says it’s watching for evidence of price-fixing in Chinese electric cars.
Published 14 February 2024
Isuzu D-Max Blade pickup 2017 review

Pick-up truck users face massive tax hike

HMRC is changing the way benefit-in-kind is charged for company pickups.
Published 13 February 2024
BMW Group's electric portfolio

BMW pulled up by ASA over EV claims

An Advertising Standards Authority ruling said emissions during production processes means “zero emission” term is “likely to mislead” buyers.
Published 08 February 2024
Tesla Model Y 2022 review

Tesla plans affordable all-new car for 2025

Tesla insiders are reported to have said a new smaller, more affordable crossover is due to enter production from the middle of 2025.
Published 24 January 2024
Ford Puma

Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2023

The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2023 according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Published 05 January 2024
Zapmap presence in mainland Europe

Zapmap expands into Europe

Zapmap, which shows users where to find electric car charging points, has expanded into mainland Europe.
Published 13 December 2023