New car registrations fall to lowest level since 1998
3 years, 5 months ago

New car registrations fall to lowest level since 1998

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An ongoing global shortage of computer chips is being blamed for new car registrations in Britain falling to their lowest levels in more than 20 years. Electric car making firm Tesla's Model 3 was the best selling car in September 2021, with 6,879 of the vehicles bought by UK customers. “Nevertheless, manufacturers are taking every measure possible to maintain deliveries and customers can expect attractive offers on a range of new vehicles.Despite these challenges, the rocketing uptake of plug-in vehicles, especially battery electric cars, demonstrates the increasing demand for these new technologies.” He added: “However, to meet our collective decarbonisation ambitions, we need to ensure all drivers can make the switch – not just those with private driveways – requiring a massive investment in public recharging infrastructure.

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Tesla sales plummet in Europe despite EV growth
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Tesla sales plummet in Europe despite EV growth

Al Jazeera  

Ageing design, rising competition and controversy around Elon Musk seen driving reversal of Tesla sales. Tesla’s European sales dropped 49 percent year on year in January and February, despite rising registrations of electric vehicles. In February alone, Tesla registrations commanded 1.8 percent of the total market and 10.3 percent of the Battery-Electric Vehicle market, down from 2.8 percent and 21.6 …

Which car makers are going full tilt on EVs? As choice soars 246%, we reveal who added most models
1 week, 5 days ago

Which car makers are going full tilt on EVs? As choice soars 246%, we reveal who added most models

Daily Mail  

Drivers' choice of electric cars rocketed 246 per cent over the past five years, as manufacturers added more EVs to line-ups, while culling some of our favourite petrol and diesel models. Matt Freeman, managing consultant at Cap Hpi, said: 'We’ve seen big shifts in the EV market since 2020, the main reason for this being an unprecedented variety of dependable …

Tesla sales plunge amid Musk controversies as EV market expands
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tesla sales plunge amid Musk controversies as EV market expands

NL Times  

In the Netherlands, the sale of fully electric vehicles increased in February despite an overall decline in new car registrations. Industry organizations BOVAG, RAI Vereniging, and RDC reported that 10,174 electric cars were sold last month, a 22 percent increase from a year earlier. The French automotive group Plateforme Automobile reported a 26 percent year-over-year drop in Tesla sales in …

Tesla declines in popularity in NL, both new and second hand
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tesla declines in popularity in NL, both new and second hand

Dutch News  

The Tesla Model 3 is no longer the second most popular second-hand car in the Netherlands, having dropped to fourth place behind Hyundai, Volvo, and Audi, according to second-hand car website Gaspedaal.nl. In 2023 and 2024, the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling new car in the Netherlands, with just under 2,000 registered last November. “We’ve become used to Teslas …

EV switching blueprint? The European country where 90% of new cars are already electric
3 weeks, 5 days ago

EV switching blueprint? The European country where 90% of new cars are already electric

Daily Mail  

Britain must vastly accelerate its transition to electric vehicles in the next decade, the country's climate change advisers said this week. The blueprint to EV transition: Fully electric vehicles accounted for 88.9% of all new cars in Norway in 2024 - here's how it has encouraged its drivers to switch to battery power. Fully electric vehicles accounted for 88.9 per …

European car sales drop in January as falling combustion engines outweigh EV gains
1 month ago

European car sales drop in January as falling combustion engines outweigh EV gains

Live Mint  

By Alessandro Parodi Feb 25 - New car sales in Europe were down by 2.1% in January, as a jump in fully electric and hybrid-electric car registrations in its main markets was not enough to compensate for falling petrol and diesel sales, industry data showed on Tuesday. Overall sales in France, Italy, Germany and Britain were down from last year, …

Surge in used EV sales powers used car market growth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Surge in used EV sales powers used car market growth

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s used car market …

Tesla figures take major hit in five European markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tesla figures take major hit in five European markets

China Daily  

This photo taken on April 15, 2024 shows a view outside a Tesla store in San Mateo, California, the United States. Tesla posted lower sales across five European countries in January, including the United Kingdom and France, as competitors with newer models gained on the electric vehicle maker and polls show public opinion souring on CEO Elon Musk. He has …

Tesla sales slump in Europe as ‘polarising’ Elon Musk blamed
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tesla sales slump in Europe as ‘polarising’ Elon Musk blamed

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. Tesla‘s UK sales fell nearly 12% in January, even as monthly EV registrations in Europe‘s biggest battery-electric …

Five car brands with the most loyal customers: Tesla ranks second overall in huge poll of UK drivers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five car brands with the most loyal customers: Tesla ranks second overall in huge poll of UK drivers

Daily Mail  

Feedback from 23k owners reveals the car brand with best customer retention Choosing your next car is a big decision, but for many motorists they already have a good idea of the model they want next. The biggest driving factor for this is that four in five Tesla drivers said they've had a positive experience with the brand so far, …

Demand for new cars falls by 2.5% in January
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Demand for new cars falls by 2.5% in January

The Independent  

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

Tesla stock plummets as EV giant reports decline in annual deliveries for the first time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla stock plummets as EV giant reports decline in annual deliveries for the first time

Firstpost  

Despite promotions like zero-interest financing, Tesla fell short of expectations in the fourth quarter, handing over fewer vehicles than forecasted, adding to concerns about weakening demand for its ageing lineup The dip in deliveries comes at a time when competition in the EV market is heating up. Despite promotions like zero-interest financing, the company fell short of expectations in the …

Tesla sees first drop in number of cars delivered in nine years sending stock tumbling
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla sees first drop in number of cars delivered in nine years sending stock tumbling

The Independent  

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Electric vehicles made up a QUARTER of new car sales in November but still fall short of Government targets despite £4bn worth of discounting
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3 months, 3 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, 3 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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Used electric cars save owners over £1,000 a year compared with petrol models, study finds
4 months ago

Used electric cars save owners over £1,000 a year compared with petrol models, study finds

The Independent  

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Sales of used electric cars reach record high
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sales of used electric cars reach record high

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. “Giving consumers the confidence to switch from their familiar petrol or diesel vehicles requires confidence and incentives …

‘Middle-aged’ electric cars ‘flying off forecourts’
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Middle-aged’ electric cars ‘flying off forecourts’

The Telegraph  

Second-hand car sales are climbing as cash-strapped consumers shun the new vehicle market. However, EVs still made up only 2.7pc of the market, with more traditional petrol and diesel cars still accounting for 91.7pc combined. The top five used cars sold were the Ford Fiesta, the Vauxhall Corsa, the Volkswagen Golf, the Ford Focus and the Mini. The continued rise …

Sales of new cars slump as drivers shun electric and diesel vehicles
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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, 3 weeks ago

New car market fell 6% last month

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “EVs already work for many people and businesses, but …

New petrol car sales tumble while EVs rise as manufacturers push electric vehicles with targets looming
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

New petrol car sales tumble while EVs rise as manufacturers push electric vehicles with targets looming

Daily Mail  

New car sales fell by 6 per cent in October, marking only the second time registrations have gone into reverse this year. UK new car sales fell by six per cent in October, the second time the new car market has shrunk this year In October, businesses, fleet and private buyers registered 144,288 new passenger cars, the latest figures from …

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 …

Electric car demand slumps to four-year low
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric car demand slumps to four-year low

The Telegraph  

Interest in electric cars has slumped to its lowest level for four years as an increasing number of drivers say they will stick with petrol-powered vehicles. Figures from the Department for Transport show that just 13pc of all drivers plan to buy a fully electric car as their next vehicle. The DfT’s Future of Transport programme regularly surveys the public …

New car sales continue to rise but likelihood of achieving electric vehicle targets looks bleak
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New car sales continue to rise but likelihood of achieving electric vehicle targets looks bleak

Daily Mail  

Last month saw a 2.5 per cent increase in the numbers of new cars delivered to customers compared to July 2023 - the 24th consecutive month of growth for the sector as it continues on a road to recovery following the pandemic. But while registrations are continually growing, the likelihood of car makers achieving electric vehicle sales targets looks bleaker …

Electric cars: EV sales are slumping—but that doesn’t mean they're dead.
8 months, 1 week ago

Electric cars: EV sales are slumping—but that doesn’t mean they're dead.

Slate  

It’s tough to gauge how well the United States’ burgeoning electric vehicle industry is faring in 2024. EV ownership is increasingly politicized, in both directions—liberals horrified by Elon Musk’s far-right turn are fueling the Tesla sales slump, while right-wingers fearmonger over foreign EV companies and want to get electric cars off the road altogether. You can see this in the …

Electric car sales sink again as industry calls for tax breaks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric car sales sink again as industry calls for tax breaks

The Telegraph  

Household purchases of electric cars have gone further into reverse in the latest sign of trouble facing the market. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders on Thursday called for incentives to “re-energise” sales, as figures showed just one in five new electric vehicles were bought by consumers in the first half of this year. Mike Hawes, the SMMT chief …

2024 sees record start to year for electric vehicle sales
10 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 sees record start to year for electric vehicle sales

The Independent  

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Electric cars sold at record discounts as demand plunges
11 months ago

Electric cars sold at record discounts as demand plunges

The Telegraph  

It suggests dealers are being forced to slash prices to stimulate a significant number of sales, amid a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles globally. Under the so-called zero emissions vehicle mandate imposed by the Government, 22pc of vehicles sold by major car makers must be electric in 2024 – a proportion that will continue to rise until a complete …

Electric car sales continue to falter as more drivers turn to hybrids
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric car sales continue to falter as more drivers turn to hybrids

Daily Mail  

Demand for new electric cars is continuing to flatline in the UK as drivers remain reluctant to make the switch, latest industry figures show. Faltering EV demand: Official new car sales data for March shows that the uptake of EVs is slowing as motorists stall on making the Government's desired transition This chart supplied by EV charger company Cord shows …

Demand for electric cars slows sharply as customers revert to petrol
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand for electric cars slows sharply as customers revert to petrol

The Telegraph  

Electric car demand has slowed sharply in a sign that drivers are turning back to petrol. The market share of battery electric vehicles declined last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said. What gains EVs did achieve in March were driven entirely by fleet and business purchases, with sales to ordinary drivers dropping, the SMMT said. Concerns about …

EVs won over early adopters, but mainstream buyers aren't along for the ride yet
1 year, 1 month ago

EVs won over early adopters, but mainstream buyers aren't along for the ride yet

NPR  

EVs won over early adopters, but mainstream buyers aren't along for the ride yet Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images Bad headlines for electric vehicles have been piling up lately. Even Tesla, the all-electric juggernaut that has shaped the rise of EVs in the U.S., warned investors that it's in between …

Tesla California registrations fall for the first time since the pandemic
1 year, 1 month ago

Tesla California registrations fall for the first time since the pandemic

The Hindu  

Registrations of Tesla vehicles in California dropped 10% in the last quarter of 2023, the first fall in more than three years in the state, which is one of the most important markets for the electric carmaker and considered a national trend setter. A total of 47,592 Tesla vehicles were registered in California in the fourth quarter, compared with 52,782 …

Australia struggles to ditch SUV habit even as EV sales hit a record
1 year, 2 months ago

Australia struggles to ditch SUV habit even as EV sales hit a record

The Hindu  

Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit an all-time high in 2023, according to the country’s automotive association, however, light vehicle sales remained dominated by emissions-intensive trucks and sports utility vehicles. Battery-electric vehicles were 7.2% of all vehicles sold last year, more than double the 3.1% recorded in 2022, according to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries on Thursday. …

Automakers, dealers and shoppers dawdle on EVs despite strong year in US sales growth
1 year, 3 months ago

Automakers, dealers and shoppers dawdle on EVs despite strong year in US sales growth

The Independent  

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The ONE MILLIONTH electric car will be on the road in February 2024, experts predict
1 year, 4 months ago

The ONE MILLIONTH electric car will be on the road in February 2024, experts predict

Daily Mail  

Even with dwindling sales, Cap Hpi says the millionth will be on the road soon Registrations are being driven by fleets - fewer than 1 in 4 new EVs bought by private drivers The UK is on course for its one millionth fully electric car to be on the road within just a matter of months. Even with demand for …

When will all new cars in the UK be electric? Dates for every brand from Alfa Romeo to Volvo
1 year, 5 months ago

When will all new cars in the UK be electric? Dates for every brand from Alfa Romeo to Volvo

Daily Mail  

The Government's decision to delay its ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035 has put a cat amongst the pigeons in terms of manufacturer plans to fill their showrooms exclusively with electric vehicles. Its broader aim is to fully electrify its 'core range' of cars by 2030 James Bond could soon be at the wheel of …

The ten fastest depreciating second-hand cars revealed - and they are all electric
1 year, 7 months ago

The ten fastest depreciating second-hand cars revealed - and they are all electric

Daily Mail  

Growing demand for electric vehicles has driven a surge in used car sales, new figures show. DS3 Crossback E-Tense - down 24.2% Average used price: £19,622 The average advertised price of a DS3 Crossback E-Tense has fallen by 24.2% year-on-year Citroen's electric hatchback has a range of up to 250 miles on a full charge, but despite this relatively practical …

Surge in used car sales as demand for EVs soars
1 year, 7 months ago

Surge in used car sales as demand for EVs soars

The Independent  

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EV Sales Hit a Record in the US. Now Their Popularity May Be Waning
1 year, 8 months ago

EV Sales Hit a Record in the US. Now Their Popularity May Be Waning

Wired  

This story first appeared on Grist, a nonprofit media organization covering climate justice and solutions. Analysts at Wards Intelligence and Cox Automotive reported that consumers bought nearly 300,000 EVs between the beginning of April and the end of June. “​​There are some vehicles that are intriguing enough to buyers that you don’t need a rebate,” says Christie Schweinsberg, a sustainability …

Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the year
1 year, 8 months ago

Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the year

Associated Press  

Demand for new SUVs, trucks and cars in the U.S. picked up steam in the second quarter, but the stronger sales kept prices high for consumers. Electric vehicle sales continued to rise during the first half of the year to more than 557,000 vehicles, or 7.2% of all new vehicle sales. In all of last year, consumers bought just over …

Electric cars could save more than 100,000 lives, study claims
1 year, 9 months ago

Electric cars could save more than 100,000 lives, study claims

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The transition to electric vehicles …

New car market records longest period of growth since 2015
1 year, 9 months ago

New car market records longest period of growth since 2015

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new car market has …

Interest in new electric cars slumps, figures show
1 year, 11 months ago

Interest in new electric cars slumps, figures show

Daily Mail  

Buyer interest in new electric cars has slumped by nearly two-thirds since the start of last year, new figures released this morning suggest. Online vehicle marketplace Auto Trader said it recorded a 65 per cent drop in inquiries for electric cars last month compared with January 2022. Buyer interest in new electric cars has slumped by nearly two thirds since …

Over 20 lakh electric vehicles registered in country over 6 yrs: Govt to LS
2 years, 1 month ago

Over 20 lakh electric vehicles registered in country over 6 yrs: Govt to LS

Hindustan Times  

Over 20 lakh electric vehicles were registered in the country in the past six years, the central government told Lok Sabha in a reply. “According to the e-vahan4 portal of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, there are 20,40,624 electric vehicles registered in the country as of 31.01.2023,” said the minister of power and new & renewable energy RK Singh …

Sales soar for new cars that are green outside and in
2 years, 2 months ago

Sales soar for new cars that are green outside and in

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Demand for new green cars soared by nearly three-quarters last …

EVs made up 10% of all new cars sold last year
2 years, 2 months ago

EVs made up 10% of all new cars sold last year

Live Mint  

BERLIN : Electric-vehicle sales crossed a global milestone last year, achieving around 10% market share for the first time, driven mainly by strong growth in China and Europe, according to fresh data and estimates. In Germany, the largest auto market in Europe, electric vehicles accounted for 25% of new vehicle production last year, according to VDA, the German automotive manufacturers …

Electric car sales overtake diesels in 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Electric car sales overtake diesels in 2022

Daily Mail  

Sales of electric cars outstripped diesels for the first time last year – but the charging network needed to keep them on the road is failing to keep pace. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the lack of chargepoints for drivers during long journeys was putting buyers off electric cars Electric overtakes diesel for the first time: Battery-powered …

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