42 h. ago Tesla quarterly sales slump 13% amid backlash against Elon Musk

Drop is likely combination of ageing lineup, increased competition and backlash to Musk’s politicsTesla sales declined in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.The drop of 13% is likely due to a combination of factors, including its ageing lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash from Musk’s embrace of rightwing politics. It also is a warning that the company’s first-quarter earnings report later this month could disappoint investors. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash, aging models hurt demand

Tesla sales fell in the first three months of the year in another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers

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65 h. ago 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.

Economics

66 h. ago Major British car manufacturer slashes prices in bid to curb expensive new tax

The move will help drivers to avoid any additional charges.

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2 d. ago Major DVLA tax changes for petrol, diesel and electric car drivers

The DVLA has introduced a host of new road tax regulations from today which could see drivers paying significantly more than they have in the past. Here's a full rundown of the changes

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3 d. ago Teenager riding electric motorbike taken to hospital after hit

A teenager has been taken to hospital after the collision involving a car and an electric motorbike

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3 d. ago Wrestler dad told son 'I love you' in electrocution death match as pair break silence

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Footage of Jack Harrop, 27, electrocuting his father Isaac 'Iceman' Harrop with a car battery during a wrestling match in Sheffield went viral on social media and made headlines

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5 d. ago Hyundai facing legal action over car that can be stolen ‘effortlessly in seconds’

Elliott Ingram was stunned at how a thief made off with his Ioniq 5 deploying a device to mimic the smart key – and says he should have been warnedThe motor manufacturer Hyundai faces legal action over allegations it failed to warn its customers that one of its most popular models of electric cars could be stolen “effortlessly in seconds”. Elliott Ingram, an expert in digital security, was stunned when a CCTV camera installed at his home recorded a hooded thief stealing his Hyundai Ioniq 5 car in less than 20 seconds.The thief is believed to have used a device, available online, to mimic the car’s electronic key. It is the latest in a spate of thefts involving the vehicle, and many owners now resort to a steering lock. Ingram’s car was later recovered by police, but he is terminating the lease and seeking compensation from the motor company. He says the South Korean car giant should have alerted customers to the security vulnerabilities. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Businessman at war with neighbours after ripping down fence outside £600k Georgian townhouse to build parking space for electric car he doesn't yet own

Tony Knox, 62, took down a fence at his Georgian townhouse so he could build a car port for an electric motor that he is yet to buy. He is parking his £200,000 Aston Martin there in the meantime.

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6 d. ago Teenage driver arrested after car smashes into electricity police

Dozens of homes have been left without power

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6 d. ago Road closed with police at the scene as 'car hits electricity post'

Dozens of homes are without power

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7 d. ago Could you live with an EV? All your questions answered in our expert buying guide

Thinking about switching to an electric car? Here’s what you need to know

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7 d. ago Electric vehicle owners to pay car tax for first time from April

The move has sparked concerns that it could deter some individuals from making the switch to electric.

Economics

8 d. ago Nissan unveils THREE new electric car models as it faces a fight for survival

Nissan will reintroduce the Micra name as a pure EV later this year, shortly followed by a third-generation Leaf. And a new battery-powered Juke is coming in 2026.

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8 d. ago Tom Daley spotted making use of his car's new baguette holder

The Olympic diver was seen using the new Renault 5 electric car's key feature - a baguette holder - as he delivered a fresh batch of French bread to an event in London

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9 d. ago The six best EVs that dodge Rachel Reeves' electric car tax raid from April

The Chancellor's car tax sting on EVs from 1 April will have major cost implications for buyers of new battery cars costing over £40k. Here's six of the best options below that price point.

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9 d. ago Britain's biggest electric car charging station is unveiled: 'Ultra

The InstaVolt Superhub, located near the A34 and junction 9 of the M3, boasts 44 charging points which promise to have you back up to full capacity in just 20 minutes.

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9 d. ago Smart #5 gets fast charging and 366 mile range to tackle Tesla Model Y

Beefy all-electric SUV is the biggest Smart to date with some of the most advanced tech

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9 d. ago BYD Sealion 7 review: Fast SUV lags behind Tesla on price and range

The Sealion 7 should be a big seller for BYD – it’s a rival for the Tesla Model Y, the world’s top-selling car – but will its price and range count against it?

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9 d. ago Major update after schoolgirl, 10, killed when man drove BMW onto Kendal sports pitch

Poppy Atkinson, 10, was taking part in a football training session at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club on March 5 when the collision with a BMW i4 electric car took place

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