UK ministers plan to subsidise EV loans to drive sales
State could underwrite private sector loans to reduce monthly repayments and purchase costs
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GM reveals new performance Cadillac Lyriq as it plans to lead EV luxury sales in 2025
DETROIT — General Motors on Thursday revealed a new $80,000 performance version of its all-electric Cadillac Lyriq, as the Detroit automaker targets becoming the top-selling luxury EV brand this ...NBC News - 6d -
GM reveals new performance Cadillac Lyriq as it plans to lead EV luxury sales in 2025
General Motors on Thursday revealed a new $80,000 performance version of its all-electric Cadillac Lyriq.CNBC - 6d -
EU plans subsidy for EV car sales to counter China
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UK to launch digital driving licences to boost growth
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UK set to introduce digital driving licences
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EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024
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UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
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UK vies with Germany to be European EV champion
Year of record sales was still below government targetsFinancial Times - Jan. 4
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