UK government steps up support of EV industry

A major European country adapts its new-car regulation, an industry body urges the EU to negotiate with the US, and a manufacturer outlines its plans for self-driving cars. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explores the week’s biggest automotive news stories in The Automotive Update podcast.

This week’s dive into some of the biggest automotive news stories includes an examination ofthe changes made to the UK’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Meanwhile, Kia revises its electric vehicle (EV) sales targets, and Ford launches its Power Promise.

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