Industry News
The British government opened a consultation on August 14 that could slash its 2030 target for battery-electric vehicle sales from 80 percent to as little as 50 percent. Ministers insist the 2030 end of new...
By Anthony Henson
August 16, 2026
There is something deeply revealing about Porsche’s decision to pool its emissions with those of the Chinese electric-car manufacturer XPeng. The German luxury automaker, whose name has long been associated with engineering prowess, speed and...
By Anthony Henson
August 12, 2026
For Americans, there was a time when choosing a new SUV was simple. You wanted petrol, you bought petrol. You wanted to save the planet, you bought an electric one and immediately started discussing charging...
By DCB Editorial
August 12, 2026
California is moving to revive electric-vehicle demand after the federal government eliminated the clean-vehicle tax credit that had offered eligible buyers up to $7,500. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation creating the MyFirstEV Zero Emissions Vehicles...
By DCB Editorial
August 10, 2026
Australia’s household spending continued to show resilience in June, rising more strongly than expected despite higher borrowing costs, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Household spending increased by 0.8% during...
By DCB Editorial
August 6, 2026
Lucid Group has reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter results as the electric vehicle maker embarks on an “operational reset” under new CEO Silvio Napoli, delaying its next midsize model while prioritising its robotaxi programme. The company now expects...
By DCB Editorial
August 5, 2026