British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand
3 months ago

British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand

Daily Mail  

British car production has plunged to its lowest level in more than 40 years as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand. Around 64,216 new cars rolled off UK production lines last month, down 30 per cent from last year, according to industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. So far this year, car production is down nearly 13 per cent on 2023 at 734,562 vehicles.‘These figures offer little Christmas cheer for the sector. Around 64,216 new cars rolled off UK production lines last month, down 30 per cent from last year So far this year, car production is down nearly 13 per cent on 2023 at 734,562 vehicles Electric cars must make up at least 22 per cent of sales for car makers this year, a figure that will rise to 80 per cent by 2030 He added: ‘Government can help by supporting consumers in the transition, fast tracking its Industrial Strategy for advanced manufacturing and, most urgently, reviewing the market regulation which is putting enormous strain on the sector.’ The bleak data comes as British carmakers have raised the alarm about the state of the industry.Last month, car giant Stellantis announced plans to shut down its van-making factory in Luton putting 1,100 jobs at risk. Electric cars must make up at least 22 per cent of sales for car makers this year, a figure that will rise to 80 per cent by 2030.

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Continous growth expected for Chinese electric cars in Europe despite import tariffs
2 weeks ago

Continous growth expected for Chinese electric cars in Europe despite import tariffs

NL Times  

The rise of Chinese electric cars in Europe is far from over. Car sector association BOVAG reported, based on a study by consultancy agency KPMG, that the market value of Chinese electric cars will be 10 percent by 2030. Chinese brands like BYD and Lynk & Co are expected to have very little trouble with the European import tariffs that …

Car production falls amid ‘perfect storm’ for industry
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Car production falls amid ‘perfect storm’ for industry

The Independent  

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End of the road for electric cars? Study reveals how quickly the battery degrades in EVs
1 month, 1 week ago

End of the road for electric cars? Study reveals how quickly the battery degrades in EVs

Daily Mail  

Electric vehicle sales have slumped in Britain, with the public struggling to fall in love with the technology. surveyed over 3,500 EV owners to understand how much the range of their car has decreased since they bought it The report comes shortly after a surprising study claimed that EVs are even more reliable than traditional cars and vans with petrol …

Demand for new cars falls by 2.5% in January
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Demand for new cars falls by 2.5% in January

The Independent  

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Chinese car sales surge in Britain but older drivers remain fearful of data threat and privacy security
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese car sales surge in Britain but older drivers remain fearful of data threat and privacy security

Daily Mail  

Chinese car brands are gaining an increasing stronghold on Britain's car market - but older drivers remain sceptical over concerns about privacy risk, market research says. Registrations figures for 2024 show a 14 per cent increase in sales of models from the four major Chinese brands now available in the UK: BYD, MG, Omoda and Ora. The Leapmotor T03 is …

UK car production plummets to lowest level since 1954
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UK car production plummets to lowest level since 1954

The Independent  

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Surge of Chinese EVs in UK sparks privacy concerns among older consumers – poll
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Surge of Chinese EVs in UK sparks privacy concerns among older consumers – poll

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The charge of Chinese electric car brands into the UK market is sparking …

UK car making falls to 1950s levels as drive to go green wreaks havoc in the industry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UK car making falls to 1950s levels as drive to go green wreaks havoc in the industry

Daily Mail  

UK car production slumped to 1950s levels last year as the drive to go green wreaked havoc on the nation's motor makers. UK car production slumped to 1950s levels last year as the drive to go green wreaked havoc on the nation's motor makers, official manufacturing statistics show The SMMT insisted the decline in electric car production will be ‘temporary’ …

China's electric car sales grow in 2024, as sales of gasoline cars plunge
2 months, 1 week ago

China's electric car sales grow in 2024, as sales of gasoline cars plunge

The Independent  

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China’s electric car sales grew in 2024 as sales of gasoline cars plunged
2 months, 1 week ago

China’s electric car sales grew in 2024 as sales of gasoline cars plunged

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Sales of all types of electric vehicles rose more than 40% in China last year, while those of gasoline-powered automobiles plunged, industry data showed Monday. A total of 31.4 million vehicles including buses and trucks were sold last year in the world’s biggest market by sales, up 4.5% compared to a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile …

RAY MASSEY: Electric dream could turn to a nightmare if the public don't buy it
2 months, 1 week ago

RAY MASSEY: Electric dream could turn to a nightmare if the public don't buy it

Daily Mail  

Two guests chatting at a party. That's the conclusion of the UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders following damning annual new car sales figures published this week. Car sales last year rose 2.6 per cent year-on-year to 1.953million, with Ford's Puma crossover the biggest seller. The reality is EV sales depend on fleet and company car users – with …

China makes more cars than it needs. Now, it’s shakeout time.
2 months, 1 week ago

China makes more cars than it needs. Now, it’s shakeout time.

Live Mint  

Overall, car sales in China rose 5.5% last year to 22.9 million vehicles, the China Passenger Car Association said Thursday. Domestic brands accounted for 61% of the local market last year, up 8.6 percentage points from a year earlier, the China car association said. Last year, 23 EV brands either exited China or were consolidated into other brands, while a …

A ‘Made in China’ Crisis Awaits Big Auto
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A ‘Made in China’ Crisis Awaits Big Auto

Live Mint  

When Jaguar’s “copy nothing” brand reboot hit late last year, one self-styled car enthusiast replied on X: “What the actual hell is this.” Jaguar’s response: “The future.” That remains to be seen. Even if Europe also turns further toward protectionism, China’s combination of low costs, supply-chain dominance and EV leadership means its companies will continue to make inroads elsewhere, particularly …

Successes and fails of fierce auto sector
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Successes and fails of fierce auto sector

China Daily  

By LI FUSHENG | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-30 10:15 Visitors check out BYD's booth for its Yangwang series at the Guangxi-ASEAN International Auto Show 2024 held from Dec 5 to 9. But the overall picture is rosy: new energy vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 13 million units in 2024, according to the China Association of Automobile …

Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs

Live Mint  

-- Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe’s electric-vehicle market in eight months, after new tariffs added as much as 35% to the cost of importing cars to the region. Manufacturers such as BYD Co. and SAIC Motor Corp.’s MG accounted for 7.4% of EV registrations across Europe in November, down from 8.2% in October, according to automotive researcher …

BYD to outsell Ford, Honda, beat 2024 sales goals heartily as Tesla continues to struggle in China
3 months, 1 week ago

BYD to outsell Ford, Honda, beat 2024 sales goals heartily as Tesla continues to struggle in China

Firstpost  

By the end of November, BYD had already delivered 3.76 million vehicles, including over 500,000 units in November alone, putting it on track to surpass its 4 million sales goal for the year The robust performance in China—where over 90 per cent of BYD’s sales occur—places the company ahead of Honda and Ford in global rankings for 2024. Image Credit: …

Electric vehicles made up a QUARTER of new car sales in November but still fall short of Government targets despite £4bn worth of discounting
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Electric vehicles made up a QUARTER of new car sales in November but still fall short of Government targets despite £4bn worth of discounting

Daily Mail  

Electric vehicles accounted for more than a quarter of all new cars bought in the UK last month but demand is being propped up by 'unsustainable' manufacturer discounts, the trade body has warned. New car sales in the UK declined by 1.9 per cent in November, with 153,610 motors joining the road, latest figures from the Society of Manufacturers and …

Petrol cars on UK roads peaked this year in ‘genuine landmark’, report finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Petrol cars on UK roads peaked this year in ‘genuine landmark’, report finds

The Independent  

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UK car production falls for the eighth month after slow take up of electric vehicles and looming fines
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UK car production falls for the eighth month after slow take up of electric vehicles and looming fines

The Independent  

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The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s new Labour government will launch a consultation on auto manufacturers’ sales targets during the transition to electric vehicles, following the decision by Stellantis, the owner of Vauxhall, to close its van factory in southern England at the potential cost of 1,100 jobs. Reynolds confirmed plans to review the ZEV mandate as part of a consultation on the …

Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as electric car take-up slows
4 months ago

Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as electric car take-up slows

The Independent  

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Sales of new cars slump as drivers shun electric and diesel vehicles
Trending News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sales of new cars slump as drivers shun electric and diesel vehicles

Daily Mail  

Sales of new cars fell by 6 per cent last month. Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 144,288 new cars were registered in October. Industry body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 144,288 new cars were registered in October. SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: ‘Massive manufacturer investment in model choice and market support …

New car market fell 6% last month
4 months, 2 weeks ago

New car market fell 6% last month

The Independent  

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How electric car sales have slumped around the world
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How electric car sales have slumped around the world

Daily Mail  

Electric vehicles have been touted as an environmentally-friendly solution to the climate crisis, giving passengers a smooth, emissions-free ride. Meanwhile, Chinese car manufacturer BYD – the world's largest seller of electric vehicles – saw global EV sales crash earlier this year. Electric vehicles run on energy from a charged battery much like a smartphone but come with hefty pricetags – …

End of the road for electric cars: Shocking chart reveals how EV sales have SLUMPED around the world - with Volkswagen the latest carmarker forced to close its factories as a result
4 months, 3 weeks ago

End of the road for electric cars: Shocking chart reveals how EV sales have SLUMPED around the world - with Volkswagen the latest carmarker forced to close its factories as a result

Daily Mail  

Electric vehicles have been touted as an environmentally-friendly solution to the climate crisis, giving passengers a smooth, emissions-free ride. Meanwhile, Chinese car manufacturer BYD – the world's largest seller of electric vehicles – saw global EV sales crash earlier this year. Electric cars made by Chinese firm BYD have more attractive prices than those from the likes of rival Tesla, …

Car maker MG insists ‘drop in UK electric car demand is short term’ as sales surge 40%
5 months ago

Car maker MG insists ‘drop in UK electric car demand is short term’ as sales surge 40%

The Independent  

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China's share of UK car market soars 10-FOLD in two years amid fears Beijing-made electric vehicles could be 'weaponised' to spy on Brits
5 months ago

China's share of UK car market soars 10-FOLD in two years amid fears Beijing-made electric vehicles could be 'weaponised' to spy on Brits

Daily Mail  

China's share of the UK car market has soared 10-fold within two years, MailOnline can disclose. The Chinese brand first began selling electric cars in the UK in the first quarter of 2023 - though has been making electric buses for the British market for over a decade. Between January and June 2024, Tesla remained the top selling electric car …

Crackdown on petrol cars will trigger ‘massive shrinking of industry’, warns BMW chief
5 months, 1 week ago

Crackdown on petrol cars will trigger ‘massive shrinking of industry’, warns BMW chief

The Telegraph  

A European crackdown on petrol cars will trigger a “massive shrinking” of the Continent’s vast automotive industry, the boss of BMW has claimed. Speaking at the Paris Automotive Show, Oliver Zipse warned that new rules leading to a ban on combustion engine vehicles by 2035 would put Europe’s carmakers at a disadvantage compared to their Chinese rivals. But on Tuesday, …

Tesla suffers first drop in UK sales since 2013
5 months, 1 week ago

Tesla suffers first drop in UK sales since 2013

The Telegraph  

Tesla’s UK revenues have fallen for the first time in more than a decade as Elon Musk’s electric car company grapples with a slowdown in demand. The drop in sales brings the company’s recent momentum to a halt in the UK, where it has enjoyed constant sales growth since 2013. Mr Musk’s business is also facing questions about its ageing …

BMW and Mercedes-Benz sales plunge in China as luxury car slowdown worsens
5 months, 1 week ago

BMW and Mercedes-Benz sales plunge in China as luxury car slowdown worsens

Hindustan Times  

BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz Group AG saw car sales slump in China in the third quarter as weak consumer sentiment in their biggest market weighed on luxury spending. An interior of a BMW i7 electric car is seen during a press conference announcing a joint venture between Tata Technologies and BMW Group, in Mumbai, India, October 8, 2024 {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Green agenda slams brakes on UK growth, warns car industry
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Green agenda slams brakes on UK growth, warns car industry

Daily Mail  

Britain's net zero push is creating a significant drag on economic growth, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The economy is being hampered by disruption caused by the switch to electric vehicles, which has sent the car industry into reverse as manufacturers desperately try to hit Government targets. Ed Miliband is Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero …

Car makers slash EV prices, suspend production and extend petrol model availability as electric demand wanes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Car makers slash EV prices, suspend production and extend petrol model availability as electric demand wanes

Daily Mail  

Car makers continue to respond to a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles with a raft of announcements that have added to concerns about the transition to zero-emission motoring. EV uncertainty drags on: Car makers in the last week have announced electric vehicle price cuts, halted production due to lack of demand and delays launching new battery models Analysis of …

Chinese carmakers sell fewest EVs in Europe since February 2023
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese carmakers sell fewest EVs in Europe since February 2023

Hindustan Times  

Chinese manufacturers sold the fewest electric cars in 18 months to customers across Europe, with registrations falling by nearly half in August from a year earlier. MG, the British nameplate that’s now part of SAIC Motor Corp., lost its top spot across Europe to Chinese rival BYD Co., according to Jato Dynamics, which also tracks the automotive market. Uncertainty tied …

Despite global EV slowdown, China's car industry refuses to put on handbrake
6 months ago

Despite global EV slowdown, China's car industry refuses to put on handbrake

ABC  

Global demand for electric vehicles has cooled in recent months after a dramatic rise over the last decade, leading several major car manufacturers to scale back electrification plans. With China's car exports reaching record highs this year, Anderson said prospective owners in markets like Australia had become more open to Chinese brands because their performance was much improved. By building …

Do we need more Chinese car brands to make EV ownership affordable - and are they REALLY that cheap?
6 months, 1 week ago

Do we need more Chinese car brands to make EV ownership affordable - and are they REALLY that cheap?

Daily Mail  

On 5 July, the European Union announced it will impose massively hiked provisional import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. However, with the move criticised by industry figures, the UK has so far decided not to follow suit, as British motorists appear to welcome cut-price EVs from brands such as Shanghai-owned MG. A study by the Centre for Strategic and International …

The wheels have come off Britain’s car industry – here’s how to get it back on the road
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The wheels have come off Britain’s car industry – here’s how to get it back on the road

The Independent  

Ask anyone involved in the British motor industry or the car trade what their biggest challenges have been over the past few years and for most, three words will immediately come to mind: Brexit. As Nowak points out, the “reset” could “ease pressures on supply chains, which is really important in sectors like automotive and aerospace … Because nobody builds …

Glory days for automakers like Ford, General Motors in China are over
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Glory days for automakers like Ford, General Motors in China are over

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. The rapid rise of China’s homegrown electric vehicle makers, such as BYD and Xpeng, is upending the largest passenger car market on the planet and leaving the world’s biggest carmakers on the losing …

Chinese electric cars will be dumped in Britain, experts warn
7 months ago

Chinese electric cars will be dumped in Britain, experts warn

The Telegraph  

Chinese electric cars will be funnelled towards Britain as manufacturers seek to avoid punishing European Union tariffs, analysis predicts. However, the analysis said Chinese brands see Britain as a particularly attractive market for right-hand drive cars because of tough policies such as the zero emission vehicle mandate, which compels car makers to sell rising proportions of EVs. “The UK is …

General Motors layoffs: Company cuts China jobs, to focus on electric vehicles
7 months, 1 week ago

General Motors layoffs: Company cuts China jobs, to focus on electric vehicles

Hindustan Times  

General Motors Co. has been laying off staff in China and will soon meet with local partner SAIC to plan a larger structural overhaul of its operations there, a recognition the Detroit automaker is unlikely to see its sales return to 2017 peak levels. GM will continue to make less expensive vehicles and EVs locally in a joint venture with …

Chinese auto exports surge, partly offsetting a sales slump at home
8 months, 1 week ago

Chinese auto exports surge, partly offsetting a sales slump at home

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese auto sales slumped in June as the domestic economy remained sluggish, but buoyant exports offset the decline at home, an industry association said Wednesday. Sales in China dropped 7.4% compared to a year earlier to 1.8 million cars, while exports rose 29% to 400,000 units, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said in a monthly report. The …

Chinese carmakers to possess 33% market share by 2030: report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese carmakers to possess 33% market share by 2030: report

China Daily  

An exterior view of the first dealership opened by Chinese carmaker BAIC, April 6, 2023, in Russia. Chinese branded carmakers are expected to take up 33 percent of the overall global market share by 2030 according to a report by Global consulting firm AlixPartners, financial news outlet Cailian Press reported on Friday. Sales volume of Chinese-branded vehicles in the overseas …

German car manufacturers under pressure
8 months, 3 weeks ago

German car manufacturers under pressure

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY There is still time for the EU and China to avoid new tariffs and agree on local content requirements that serve all In mid-June, after months of investigation, the European Commission announced potential import tariffs on battery electric vehicles from China in the range of 17 to 38 percent, differentiated by manufacturer. However, when we look at …

German car manufacturers under pressure
8 months, 3 weeks ago

German car manufacturers under pressure

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY There is still time for the EU and China to avoid new tariffs and agree on local content requirements that serve all In mid-June, after months of investigation, the European Commission announced potential import tariffs on battery electric vehicles from China in the range of 17 to 38 percent, differentiated by manufacturer. However, when we look at …

Electric car sales tumble across Europe as demand plummets in Germany
9 months ago

Electric car sales tumble across Europe as demand plummets in Germany

The Telegraph  

Sales of electric vehicles plunged across Europe last month, fuelled by a sharp drop-off in demand in Germany. Official figures show that sales for new EVs fell by 30pc in Germany last month, which led to a broader fall of 12.5pc across the Continent. The European Commission unveiled a raft of new trade tariffs of up to 48pc on EVs, …

Chinese cars making inroads Down Under
9 months ago

Chinese cars making inroads Down Under

China Daily  

It was not all that long ago when Australian roads were dominated by cars from the United States, Europe, Japan and South Korea. He told China Daily: "At the time Australia still had a domestic car sector which made entry all that more difficult for new entrants to the market. "Chinese EVs are cheaper in Australia than in Europe or …

The brutal truth about the West’s war on Chinese electric cars
9 months, 1 week ago

The brutal truth about the West’s war on Chinese electric cars

The Telegraph  

Which companies will be hit the hardest by the European Union’s crackdown on Chinese electric vehicles? Western manufacturers such as Tesla and BMW – which make cars in China and then ship them to Europe – risk being the biggest losers from the EU’s tough new tariffs crackdown on EV imports. At least, that’s the counter-intuitive conclusion being drawn by …

BYD vs Huawei: Trash talking by China’s EV giants highlights pressures at heart of world’s biggest car market
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BYD vs Huawei: Trash talking by China’s EV giants highlights pressures at heart of world’s biggest car market

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. It all started on Saturday, when Yu Chengdong, the chairman of Huawei’s smart car unit, implied that rival EV maker BYD is racing ahead because of low prices rather than the quality of …

BYD vs Huawei: Trash talking by China’s EV giants highlights pressures at heart of world’s biggest car market
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BYD vs Huawei: Trash talking by China’s EV giants highlights pressures at heart of world’s biggest car market

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. It all started on Saturday, when Yu Chengdong, the chairman of Huawei’s smart car unit, implied that rival EV maker BYD is racing ahead because of low prices rather than the quality of …

While the US and EU are putting up barriers to Chinese cars, Australians are buying them at record levels
9 months, 3 weeks ago

While the US and EU are putting up barriers to Chinese cars, Australians are buying them at record levels

ABC  

Australia's roads have long been dominated by the auto giants of Japan, Germany and the United States but China is fast earning its spot in the garage of glory. Marina Zhang, from the University of Technology Sydney's Australia-China Relations Institute, said while "substantial industrial policies and financial subsidies" had helped its EV industry mature, China also had several competitive advantages. …

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