Electric Cars

Ford boss: 2032 petrol and diesel ban would be ‘hugely ambitious’

Stuart Rowley, boss of Ford in Europe, has expressed concerns over the petrol and diesel car ban, and the possibility of it being brought forward to 2032.

Majority of motorists ‘unaffected‘ by petrol and diesel ban

Whether it happens in 2040, 2035, 2032 or 2030, more than half of motorists say the ban on petrol and diesel cars won't affect their buying decisions.

UK government ‘isn’t doing enough’ to encourage electric cars

Just 30 percent of people working in the automotive industry believe the UK government does enough to incentivise uptake of electric cars.

Petrol and diesel ban could be brought forward to 2030

The government may consider moving the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales forward yet again, possibly to 2030, to meet environmental targets.

Peugeot offers six months free charging for new EV and PHEV buyers

Peugeot includes plug-in hybrid EVs in its offer of six months free charging for buyers of its electrified models with Polar Plus

The best countries in Europe for an electric car road-trip

We reveal the best European countries for a road-trip in your electric car, including the number of chargers and general tourist appeal.

Electric classic car firm doubles its workforce

Lunaz restores and electrifies classic cars from its base in Silverstone. Today, the company announced it will double its workforce to meet demand.

2035 petrol and diesel ban brings ‘challenges and opportunities’

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has spoken out about the petrol and diesel car sales ban, welcoming the move to bring it forward from 2040 to 2035.

Green number plates for EVs prompt privacy warning

Proposals to introduce green number plates giving special benefits for electric car drivers have met with criticism from the Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

Shock as hybrids included in new 2035 petrol and diesel car ban

Hybrid and plug-in hybrids to be included in accelerated 2035 petrol and diesel car ban, which is bought forward from 2040