Car industry could see price war on hybrid vehicles in 2020
Firms may cut prices on plug-in electric hybrids to escape new EU emissions fines
UK electric van maker Arrival secures £340m order from UPS
US delivery company order the latest sign of the rapid growth of the manufacturer
If the UK doesn’t act now, the car industry will vanish
Brexit was the latest blow to the sector. Its future must not be left to the market – investment in electric vehicles is needed
Elon Musk set to cash in at Tesla as deliveries and shares soar
The boss of the electric carmaker has a $50bn pay package ready to roll if the firm hits a $100bn valuation
Halfords rides bicycle sales boom
Disney and Trunki deals bolster retailer as sales of scooter and e-bikes soar
UK electric van maker Arrival secures £85m from Kia and Hyundai
Investment from Korean giants means startup is valued at £3bn, giving it ‘unicorn’ status
Polluting vehicles could be pulled from UK sale, say carmakers
New fines for breaches on CO2 limits will clash with British taste for higher-emission SUVs
Average CO2 emissions of cars sold in UK up for third year in row
Popularity of SUVs and falling diesel sales hit Britain’s hopes of reaching climate targets
Cutting battery industry’s reliance on cobalt will be an uphill task
Electric cars and consumer electronics use mineral mined in exploitative conditions in Congo
Environmentally friendly electric cars: the pedestrian’s enemy?
Walkers are paying a hidden price for the green revolution, say critics, with cables across pavements and inaudible engines
Renault alliance struggles to cope with gaping hole left by Carlos Ghosn
The former chairman’s flight comes at a time when all carmakers are facing seismic change from the demise of petrol and diesel
Tesla delivers first China-made cars from $5bn Shanghai factory
First 15 Model 3 electric cars go to employees and US firm will ramp up production in 2020
Volkswagen to hit 1m electric cars milestone two years early
Carmaker says it expects to reach 1m by end of 2023 and 1.5m by end of 2025
The Guardian view on car culture: change is coming
Editorial: Over the holiday period the Guardian’s leader column examines the challenges of the future by fathoming out the present. Today we look at the changing shape of car culture
2020 set to be year of the electric car, say industry analysts
Mini, Vauxhall Corsa and Fiat 5oo will join rapidly expanding European EV market