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Trump isn't the only one to blame for Tesla's decline in Europe

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Juan Munoz |Juan Felipe Muñoz |Brian Potter

Photo by: Motor1.com One of the biggest stories in the automotive industry these days is the sharp decline in Tesla's sales in Europe. According to the mainstream media, the negative results can be attributed to Elon Musk's political stance. It all started when he supported Donald Trump's campaign to become president of the United States.
Would you buy a yellow car? Here are the world's most popular colours

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Gianmarco Gori |Brian Potter

Should I take the grey car or dare to go yellow? Should I go for green or black? How often have you asked yourself this question when imagining your new car? The trends of the moment are highlighted in the BASF Color Report, the chemical company's annual analysis of colour trends in the automotive industry, with results that are anything but predictable. So let's find out what the trends were in 2024. More colour on carsLet's start with a certainty: today's cars are more colourful.
There are only 1,160 hydrogen refuelling stations worldwide

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Stefan Leichsenring |Brian Potter

Photo by: H2Stations.org In 2024, around 125 new hydrogen refuelling stations were opened worldwide: 42 in Europe, around 30 in China, 25 in South Korea, 8 in Japan and 13 in North America. This is the result of an analysis by H2stations.org. 45 countries now have a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in operation or under construction. However, by the end of 2024 there were only 1,160 hydrogen refuelling stations in operation worldwide.
Renault 5 restomod blends vintage style with EV innovation

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Angel Sergeev

A team of automotive wizards has transformed a classic 1970s Renault 5 GTL into a sleek EV, blending retro charm with futuristic tech. The latter part was represented by the digital instrument cluster, designed and created especially for this project. The ambitious project was a collaborative effort involving several industry specialists. Some of them include Incari, known for their innovative human-machine interface (HMI) solutions, which focused on the digital dash.
Will Renault sell its stake in Nissan?

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Eleonora Lilli |Brian Potter

In the automotive sector, there is talk of a possible new alliance. After saying goodbye to Honda, Foxconn has not ruled out buying Renault's 36% stake in Nissan. However, the company, which is the world's largest producer of electrical and electronic components for OEMs, has made it clear that its main objective remains industrial cooperation with the Japanese carmaker.
Premiere from ZF Lifetec: Now comes the foot airbag

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Roland Hildebrandt |Brian Potter

Six airbags are now standard in almost all cars in Europe, and eight is not uncommon. An additional airbag could soon be added. And one for the feet. ZF Lifetec has developed the Active Heel Airbag. The knee airbag is already in widespread use. It complements the frontal restraint system consisting of the seat belt and frontal airbag and can further improve occupant protection by transferring some of the restraint energy into the car via the knees and thighs.
Europe's most popular cars - ranked by country

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Eleonora Lilli |Brian Potter

Photo by: Motor1.com In 2024, the most popular car on the old continent was the Dacia Sandero (268,101 units, +14%), followed by the Renault Clio (216,317 units, +7%) and the Volkswagen Golf (215,715 units, +17%). A total of 12.91 million new cars were registered in Europe (+0.9%), mainly due to the demand for hybrid cars. Among the main markets, the only one to show good growth was Spain (+7.1%), followed by the UK (+2.6%), while France fell by 3.2%, Germany by 1% and Italy by 0.5%.
The new Tesla Model Y will also be Performance and 7-seater

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Eleonora Lilli |Brian Potter

The new Tesla Model Y of 2025, known as the Juniper project, can already be ordered in the UK, but only in the Launch Edition Long Range All-Wheel Drive version, with a price starting at £60,990, or on a 24 to 48 month PCP lease. However, the range will be extended. A Performance version and even a 7-seater version will be available later this year. This was announced by Tesla executives Lars Moravy and Franz von Holzhausen.
How many electric cars were sold worldwide in January

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Francesco Barontini |Brian Potter

Photo by: BYD In January, 1.3 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide. This is according to London-based analysts Rho Motion, who have ranked registrations by geographical area. Compared with December 2024, there was a significant drop (-35%), but the last month of last year saw record figures. Compared with January '24, however, the jump was considerable: +18%.
UK government supercharges EV charging with £65m investment

2 months ago | uk.motor1.com | Angel Sergeev

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a £65 million investment aimed at expanding on-street charging options in the United Kingdom. This move is designed to encourage drivers to transition to zero-emission vehicles and aligns with the nation's net-zero ambitions. Speaking at the Siemens Healthineers facility in Oxfordshire, Reeves emphasised the government's commitment to accelerating economic growth through innovative policies.