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News Loganair charges ahead with Europe’s first electric airline fleet

Loganair charges ahead with Europe’s first electric airline fleet

Scottish regional carrier signs for five BETA Technologies ALIA CX300 electric aircraft, due into passenger and cargo service in 2029, with options…

Richard Alvin15 Aug 2026
News ZEV Mandate review launched as government rethinks EV sales targets

ZEV Mandate review launched as government rethinks EV sales targets

Ministers ask car makers, charging firms and drivers how the UK should reach the 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out, with the consultation…

Richard Alvin14 Aug 2026
News Cornish firm WEVC to build car and van at new Qatar factory

Cornish firm WEVC to build car and van at new Qatar factory

Watt Electric Vehicle Company will engineer two EVs in Britain for production at Qatar's first dedicated electric vehicle plant.

Richard Alvin14 Aug 2026
News UK second only to Germany in Europe’s EV race, figures show

UK second only to Germany in Europe’s EV race, figures show

Britain registered almost half a million new electric cars in 2025, but Europe's transition remains wildly uneven.

Richard Alvin14 Aug 2026
News Omoda and Jaecoo pass 100,000 UK sales in under two years

Omoda and Jaecoo pass 100,000 UK sales in under two years

The Chery-owned dual brand has gone from unknown quantity to almost 5.7% of the British market since August 2024.

Richard Alvin14 Aug 2026
News Porsche Taycan future in doubt as 2030 axe reported

Porsche Taycan future in doubt as 2030 axe reported

German reports claim Porsche has agreed in principle to retire its first electric car before the decade is out.

Richard Alvin14 Aug 2026
News Designed in Europe for Europe: The Aion UT is China’s answer to the Renault 5

Designed in Europe for Europe: The Aion UT is China’s answer to the Renault 5

The Aion UT is big on promise, but can it deliver against the likes of the all-conquering Renault 5 and the upcoming…

George East14 Aug 2026
News Majority of drivers are opposed to slowing UK’s EV transition

Majority of drivers are opposed to slowing UK’s EV transition

Most motorists back current targets or believe Government should speed up the shift, amid rumours of ZEV Mandate review

Matt Allan13 Aug 2026
News Jaguar Type 01 interior: Here’s your first glimpse inside Jaguar’s next EV

Jaguar Type 01 interior: Here’s your first glimpse inside Jaguar’s next EV

Dramatic new look brings slimline features, brass-inspired finishes and pared-back technology as brand prepares to enter new chapter

Matt Allan13 Aug 2026