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UK: EVs reach record share for the year in August
Hefty discounting, and a new fiscal incentive from government, drove battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations up by 14.9% to reach a market share of 26.5% – the highest this year and the fourth highest on record.
New Ford Ranger MS-RT PHEV AND E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT Infused With Racing DNA
Ford unveiled the new Ranger MS-RT PHEV pickup and E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT multi-activity vehicle, designed and engineered in a close collaboration between Ford’s global team and the specialists at MS-RT – an offshoot of Ford’s rally partner M-Sport.
FIAT Refreshes 600e Lineup with New Icon Trim
FIAT has announced changes to its 600e range with the launch of Icon as an additional trim level for the fully electric version of its award-winning compact SUV.
New fully electric Volvo ES90 enters series production
Volvo Cars has started production of its new, fully electric Volvo ES90 for European markets, marking a significant milestone in Volvo Cars’ journey towards a fully electric future.
Toyota to make first European-made EV in Czech Republic
Japanese automaker Toyota announced the production of a new battery electric vehicle at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic (TMMCZ).
GM August EV sales jump to monthly record
U.S. electric vehicle sales likely set an all-time monthly record in August, as customers rushed to make purchases ahead of the expiration of Federal EV tax credits.
Volkswagen reveals new naming strategy, the ID. 2all becomes the ID. Polo
Volkswagen just announced a new naming strategy for its electric vehicles, just ahead of the IAA Mobility show. This move signals Volkswagen's plan to reuse some of its well-known model names for its electric lineup.
Fiat Grande Panda opens for UK orders
FIAT has opened orders for its award-winning Grande Panda in the UK, which will be unveiled to the public in a nationwide ‘preview tour’ starting on 4th September 2025.
Zeekr, Li Auto Report EV Sales Results For August 2025
Chinese premium electric vehicle makers Zeekr and Li Auto announced their electric vehicle delivery numbers for the month of August 2025.
BMW to start series production of fuel cell systems in 2028
The third generation of the BMW Group’s hydrogen drive system will be manufactured in Steyr from 2028, and the company’s competence centres in Munich and Steyr are already building the first prototypes. Further drive system components will come from the technology hub in Landshut.
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