General Motors takes $7bn hit from EV pullback
General Motors records a massive $7.1bn quarterly loss, largely due to scaling back its electric vehicle ambitions amid shifting US policy and waning consumer demand. Read the full analysis.
General Motors records a massive $7.1bn quarterly loss, largely due to scaling back its electric vehicle ambitions amid shifting US policy and waning consumer demand. Read the full analysis.
General Motors records a massive $7.1bn quarterly loss, primarily due to scaling back electric vehicle investments following a US policy reversal. Read the full analysis.
UK new car registrations grew 3.5% in 2025, surpassing 2 million sales. Electric vehicle demand surged, with battery EV registrations up 23.9%, capturing a 23.4% market share. Read the full analysis.
UK new car registrations grew 3.5% in 2025, surpassing 2 million vehicles. Pure electric car sales jumped nearly 24%, capturing a 23.4% market share. Read the full industry analysis.
Manufacturers spent billions on discounts to boost electric car sales and meet strict government targets. Will Labour's review ease the pressure? Read the full analysis.
UK car manufacturers gave £5.5bn in discounts on electric vehicles last year, averaging £11,000 per car, to meet strict sales targets. Industry calls for Labour to review 2030 ban.
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Tesla's European registrations tumbled by over a third in November, as a consumer backlash and fierce competition from China's BYD hit the EV maker. Discover the shifting dynamics of the electric car market.
Volkswagen pauses US sales of its electric ID. Buzz for 2026, citing a cooling EV market and disappointing sales. The rebooted model is now slated for a 2027 arrival. Read the full analysis.
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Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant following a £450m upgrade. The move comes as the global EV transition slows, with Nissan scaling back its own European electrification targets.
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