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Nissan Triples Investment in Electric Vehicle Production in the UK, Boosting Economy and Jobs

Nissan has announced a groundbreaking £2 billion investment to expand electric vehicle (EV) production in Sunderland.

Tesla's Musk Says Fallout From Sweden Strike 'Insane'

Swedish postal workers began halting deliveries to Tesla offices and repair shops on Monday, in support of a strike launched by the metal workers' union IF Metall over the electric carmaker's refusal to sign a collective wage agreement

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk broke his silence Thursday on a strike against his company in Sweden, saying it was "insane" that it may block new car deliveries.

US Transition To Electric Vehicles Faces Delays

A Tesla electric vehicle drives past the Tesla Inc Santa Monica Place store, in Santa Monica, California

The US transition to electric cars has hit a speed bump, with concerns about vehicle range and limited charging capacity adding to core affordability issues.

Renault created its EV subsidiary in November and is preparing to sell shares to investors in spring 2024

Renault Tries To Lure Investment For New Electric Car Unit

French automaker Renault on Wednesday held an investors day for its new electric vehicle subsidiary Ampere, hoping to win over investment with slashed costs and an electric car costing less than 20,000 euros ($21,600).

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Toyota's increased investment in a US EV plant comes as the Japanese manufacturer makes a bigger push into the sector

Toyota Ups North Carolina EV Plant Investment By $8 Bn

Toyota will significantly expand an electric battery plant in North Carolina, ramping up a bet on zero-emission vehicles in the United States, the automaker announced Tuesday.

Anti-car activists have targeted self-driving vehicles such as Cruise models, voicing concerns about their safety

California Suspends Tests Of GM's Cruise Self-driving Car

California authorities on Tuesday suspended testing of Cruise driverless cars put to work in the US state as robotaxis by General Motors, citing safety concerns following a series of accidents and other problems.

Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, called on striking workers to come together and reach a deal with automakers

Ford Executive Chair Calls For End Of Auto Strike

Auto giant Ford's executive chairman on Monday urged workers to end their month-long strike, warning a prolonged stoppage could have a major economic impact.

UK Government Invests £89 Million in Cutting-Edge Net Zero Tech to Boost Economy and Jobs

The landmark funding package will support 20 innovative projects, reinforcing the UK's leadership in zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) technology.

The UK government wants to switch to producing fully electric cars as part of its net-zero plans

New ZEV Mandate to Make UK Automobile Industry 100% Net Zero by 2035

The UK government has announced a ZEV mandate to systematically transition to electric vehicles with a proportionate increase in zero-emission vehicles every year until it reaches 100 per cent.

A lawsuit filed by a US anti-discrimination commission contends that abusive graffiti aimed at Black workers was part of "pervasive" racism at the electric car maker's plant in Fremont, California

US Anti-discrimination Agency Sues Tesla Over 'Pervasive' Racism

A federal anti-discrimination agency filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Elon Musk's Tesla of allowing "pervasive" racism at its Silicon Valley car plant and retaliating against Black workers who opposed such abuse.

Ford Pauses Work On $3.5 Bn Battery Plant

Ford is halting work on a major battery plant in the northern US state of Michigan, the automaker said Monday, just seven months after launching the project with a Chinese partner.

BMW has already built battery factories to supply its plants in Hungary, the United States, Mexico and China

Bavarian Village Opens Way For Key BMW Factory

A sleepy Bavarian village on Sunday gave the green light to BMW's plan to build a huge battery factory there, removing a key obstacle for the German automobile giant on its drive towards electromobility.

An electric car charges at a charging point reserved for Tesla cars

Tire Maker Honored For Tackling Electric Car Pollution

Electric cars are widely hailed as the future of transport, but even though they eliminate the issue of fuel emissions from tailpipes, the problem of particle pollution as a result of tire wear hasn't been resolved.

UK carmakers hope for delay to post-Brexit tariff

The UK carmaking industry is hopeful of a postponement in a provision in the nation's post-Brexit EU trade treaty, which will otherwise impose a 10-percent tariff on electric vehicles.

President Erdogan asks Elon Musk to build Tesla factory, according to Turkish media

The Turkish president is believed to have made the request whilst in the US for the United Nations General Assembly.

New BMW investment provides hope for the UK automotive sector as auto investments cross £6 billion

The UK automotive sector is on a recovery path as car manufacturing takes centre stage because of a new BMW investment following Tata, Stellantis and Ford.

Tesla cars are among the vehicles offering the least data privacy for their users, according to a damning report by the Mozilla Foundation

Modern cars are a data privacy 'nightmare' says study

The world's most popular car brands are a data "privacy nightmare," collecting and selling personal information in an age when driving is going increasingly digital, a study showed on Wednesday.

Greenpeace activists submerged three cars in a small lake outside the IAA convention centre

Tesla, Chinese brands take centre stage at Munich car show

Tesla and Chinese carmakers showed off their newest electric models at the Munich auto fair on Monday, throwing down the gauntlet to their European rivals as competition in the sector intensifies.

Chinese electric carmaker BYD triples half-year profit

BYD, China's leading electric carmaker, said on Monday its half-year net profit had tripled based on record demand.

London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expands to all of Greater London on Tuesday

London businesses wary as Vehicle Pollution Toll Zone expands

Days ahead of the controversial expansion of London's road charging scheme for the most polluting vehicles, businesses in the British capital remain wary despite the mayor unveiling further subsidies.

British EV drivers are frustrated with lack of charging spots in the UK

A new study from SMS has shown the willingness of British EV drivers to pay for EV charging bays as a result of the increased difficulty in accessing them.