EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs · Martyn Lee

DAILY: Hyundai Kia Pull Back, MG Teases New Compact EV and AMG Shows Off Electric GT | 08 Mar 2026

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Hyundai and Kia pull back EV models in the U.S. due to tariff chaos that even a 'simpleton brain' can understand.
This episode covers Hyundai and Kia scaling back EV ambitions in the U.S. due to tariffs, MG teasing a new compact EV for Europe, and Ferrari revealing its electric Luce crossover. It also discusses Stellantis threatening UK operations over EV mandates and the host's personal dilemma about switching to a heat pump.

As heard by us

EV freight coverage centered on grants, charging, and a small but growing UK market.

The segment keeps returning to scam warnings, but the freight coverage is the part that sticks. It covers Ireland's expanded zero-emission truck and bus grants, including a second funding stream for vehicles and depot charging, then moves to the UK's 1,000th electric heavy goods…

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You want a brisk EV-freight update that moves from grants to charging and the UK's 1,000th electric HGV.

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