Trump tariffs to cost $2bn to Ford this year
Ford Motor Company has revised its tariff impact forecast sharply upward, now estimating that trade duties will cost it around $2 billion this year....
How China quietly became global leader in electric vehicles
Global leader: In Guangzhou, a city of over 18 million people in southern China, the sounds of rush hour traffic have gradually shifted from...
BYD new launch can eclipse Tesla with budget EV strategy
Chinese electric‑vehicle giant BYD has debuted its most affordable model yet in the UK—the Dolphin Surf—priced at £18,650. This compact city car marks a...
UK car production hits 15-year low amid export slump
In April 2025, the UK's automotive industry experienced a significant downturn amid export slump, marking its weakest start to the year since 2009. According...
Tesla sales see dramatic decline in Europe
In a significant downturn, Tesla's vehicle sales across Europe have experienced a dramatic 49% decline in April 2025 compared to the same month the...
UK eases EV sales targets in response to US tariffs
The UK government has relaxed electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to support the automotive industry amid new US trade tariffs. While the 2030 ban...
BMW pauses £600m investment as EV demand falls
BMW Group has paused its planned £600m investment in the Mini assembly plant near Oxford due to falling demand for electric vehicles.
The German automaker,...
Clean energy contributed 10% to China’s GDP in 2024
In 2024, clean energy accounted for a record 10% of China’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to an analysis.With sales and investments totaling 13.6...
Why Europeans do not prefer to buy more American cars?
Donald Trump is threatening to impose hefty tariffs on European car imports, frustrated that American vehicles—except for Tesla—aren't more popular in Europe. But why...