UK Electric Van Sales Rise 25.9% as LCV Market Grows
UK electric van registrations rose 25.9% in August 2026, reaching a record 16.3% market share as the wider LCV market posted its fifth straight month of growth.
LG Energy Solution Secures 10-Year U.S. Lithium Supply Deal
LG Energy Solution will source 8,000 tonnes of U.S.-produced lithium carbonate annually from Smackover Lithium starting in 2029 for EV and energy storage batteries.
Wayve and Uber Bring Autonomous Rides to UK Streets for the First Time
Uber has launched supervised autonomous rides in London using electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles powered by Wayve’s self-driving technology.
UK EV Sales Surge in August as Electric Cars Near 30% Market Share
UK EV sales surged in August 2026, with electric cars reaching a 29.8% market share. See the latest BEV, hybrid and new car registration figures.
Hyundai Mobis Starts Mass Production of EV Powertrain Systems in Slovakia
Hyundai Mobis has started mass production of EV powertrain systems in Slovakia, with its new plant capable of producing up to 280,000 PE systems annually.
CUPRA Raval Earns 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating Under Tougher 2026 Safety Rules
The CUPRA Raval earns a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating under tougher 2026 tests, scoring highly for crash protection, avoidance and post-crash safety.
Scout Traveler Shows Two Very Different Sides With New Mountainside and Trail-Ready Concepts
Scout unveils two new Traveler SUV concepts: the premium Mountainside and rugged trail-ready versions, ahead of production and 2028 customer deliveries.
2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Gets More Range, Faster Charging and New Tech
The updated 2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric gets up to 642 km of range, faster DC charging, new LFP battery options, smarter tech and updated styling.
Volvo EX30 Update Turns the Electric SUV Into a 3kW Mobile Power Source
The Volvo EX30 gains V2L, allowing its battery to power external devices at up to 3kW. The update also adds Plug & Charge and a redesigned interface.
2026 Opel Corsa GSE Electric Hot Hatch Opens for Orders
The new Opel Corsa GSE is now available to order with 281 hp, a 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 374 km of WLTP range and a €39,900 starting price.
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