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Tesla Free Falls in Europe as Sales Drop for Fifth Straight Month

Tesla is experiencing a free fall in Europe, with no signs of improvement in the foreseeable future. Sales figures published today by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show demand dropped yet again in May, marking the fifth consecutive month of declining sales. A look at the numbers highlights just…

Motor1 · Jun 25, 2025

The Ford Hot Hatch Is Officially Dead

Ford’s hot hatch journey began with a modest attempt in 1980, when the Fiesta Supersport was launched. Things got more serious the following year with the beefier Fiesta XR2. However, it was the 1984 Escort RS that truly cemented the company’s contribution to this exciting niche of practical performance cars.…

Motor1 · Jun 4, 2025

Tesla Is In Freefall In Europe. EV Sales Still Went Up In February

Electric vehicles are off to a great start in Europe after a rocky performance last year. That’s despite Tesla sales cratering in the first two months of 2025, which means other automakers like BMW, MG and Renault have picked up the slack from what has traditionally been the EV king.

InsideEVs · Mar 25, 2025

Iceland’s EU accession move could lay route for independent Scotland

A DEAL to allow Iceland to join the EU swiftly could pave the way for a relatively quick agreement for an independent Scotland, according to Dr…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

Tesla Sales Are Tanking In Europe

Europe is experiencing some weird times. From politics to economy and car sales, it’s far from rosy, and arguably the biggest player in the electric vehicle game is having a rough year.

InsideEVs · Dec 20, 2024

European EV Sales Were A Mixed Bag In November

As the year is coming to an end, the European electric vehicle market couldn’t be murkier. It’s a mishmash of numbers and depending on where you look or who you ask, you might get two completely different answers to the question, “How are EVs doing in Europe?”

InsideEVs · Dec 19, 2024

The latest cost of Brexit is about to hit – and voters are watching. Will Labour act?

New EU trade regulations will cause further pain for the UK. Starmer’s talk of breaking down barriers must be more than warm words, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

What determines whether a PM will sink or swim? Look to their chancellor

In such a crucial double act, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must be on the same page over the EU

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024

A Norway deal? Rejoining? What are Labour’s options for forging closer ties with Europe?

Starmer and Reeves plan to improve parts of the relationship with the EU. But what of becoming a member of the single market – or even a return to full membership?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024

Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade deal

India needs a clear FTA policy, especially in dealing with international trade and foreign investment laws

The Hindu · May 12, 2024