Electric Cars

How Elon Musk is planning to put motor insurers out of business

How Elon Musk is planning to put motor insurers out of business

High-tech car makers like Tesla are using reams of customer data to sell cheap bespoke insurance. Incumbent insurers may struggle to keep up.
BMW opens reservations for iX3 electric SUV in Australia

BMW opens reservations for iX3 electric SUV in Australia

BMW opens Australian reservation page for iX3 electric SUV, adding to its electric lineup that also includes the i3, the i4, and the iX.
Honda to target 100% electric sales in US by 2040

Honda to target 100% electric sales in US by 2040

Honda announces it will only sell electric vehicles in the US from 2040, namely battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Lightyear One solar car gets a new set of wheels to boost efficiency

Lightyear One solar car gets a new set of wheels to boost efficiency

Lightyear One solar car to go on test track in second quarter of 2021 rolling on bespoke Bridgestone Turanza Eco tires designed to increase efficiency.
Plug-in electric vehicles now dominate fleet purchases in Europe

Plug-in electric vehicles now dominate fleet purchases in Europe

In some European countries, plug-in electric cars account for 86 per cent of corporate fleet purchases. Here’s why.
Tesla charges deeper into Australian market ahead of Model Y release

Tesla charges deeper into Australian market ahead of Model Y release

Tesla adds numerous new locations to its Supercharger map, indicating it is preparing for a big bump in sales with the Model Y launch expected in late 2021.
GM is selling 1,000 HongGuang Mini EVs a day, beating Tesla once again

GM is selling 1,000 HongGuang Mini EVs a day, beating Tesla once again

General Motors brand Wuling is selling 1,000 HongGuang Mini EVs a day, taking the top title of Tesla once again.
Electric cars could make the roads safer – here’s how

Electric cars could make the roads safer – here’s how

Electric cars have the potential to help in our fight against climate disaster. For example, if all cars in the UK were electric, the country’s emissions would drop by 12 per cent.