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As Starmer relaxes electric car targets, here's what it really means for YOU: Five major changes including a stay of execution for hybrids
The Prime Minister dramatically watered down the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, and provided more lenience to manufacturers on EV sales targets.
French car brand to fit 68mph speed limiters to small model popular among young drivers
Called the 'safety car' package, the limiter is currently only available in France, but there is potential for it to be installed in UK models too, This is Money reveals.
How the car industry has reacted to Starmer's watered-down EV targets
How have different automotive players reacted to the government's most recent ZEV updates and its response to Trump tariffs?
Carmakers hit by a 'black swan event' from Trump's trade war
The 25% tax on foreign-made vehicles entering the US would cause 'Armageddon' and 'pure chaos' for the sector, said Dan Ives at US broker Wedbush.
New car sales accelerate 12.4% with record volume of EV deliveries - but it is still well below government targets
Industry body the SMMT said 357,103 new passenger cars were registered in the UK in March. That's 39,317 more than were delivered in the same month last year.
Make sure your car's 'road ready' for Easter getaway, says RAY MASSEY
Roughly 21 million leisure journeys are expected this weekend alone - and that's a fortnight before the Bank Holiday weekend.
Will Rolls-Royce's super-rich clients in the US soak up tariff rises?
Its Ghost model starts from a base of £255,000 - a 25% hit for US customers would add nearly £64,000 to the price.
Ex-Motability EV bargains: Drivers could save £3,000 buying nearly new cars, says What Car?
Automotive magazine What Car? said these cars are being listed for 14 per cent below typical average used prices, presenting huge value for money to buyers.
Car loans scandal ruling 'goes too far': FCA raises alarm as industry faces £44bn bill
Lawyers for the FCA intervened in a crucial Supreme Court hearing on the commission payment row that has been dubbed PPI on wheels
Most new electric cars to be hit with £2,125 'luxury' tax under revamped VED rules
Changes to car tax will see all new EVs priced over £40,000 stung with an 'expensive car supplement' costing £425 annually for five years.
Omoda 9 SHS is the latest luxury Chinese SUV - with a 700-mile range, is the hybrid a £45,000 bargain?
The Omoda 9 SHS is a self-charging hybrid which can go 700 miles on one tank and will cost £44,900.
Trump's 25% tariffs on US car imports could threaten 25,000 UK jobs, think tank warns
The Institute for Public Policy Research said the President's levies on UK-made cars entering the US would put 'extreme pressure' on Britain's car makers'.
Most new electric cars to be hit with £2,125 'luxury' tax under VED rules from today
Changes to car tax will see all new EVs priced over £40,000 stung with an 'expensive car supplement' costing £425 annually for five years.
EV owners hit with £22.3m double whammy of car tax and higher charging bills from today
EV owners will collectively pay millions more a month to run their cars as they pay car tax for the first time and Ofgem's price cap kicks in.
Aston Martin flogs Formula One team stake amid Yew Tree cash injection
Aston Martin will sell its Formula One team stake to help raise cash as Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree consortium prepares to hand the luxury carmaker another liquidity injection.
