AFV (alternative fuel vehicles)
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Opinion 7 JulWill McDonalds InstaVolt charge point partnership drive-thru EV attitudes shift?
McDonalds UK has announced far-reaching plans to install rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points at drive-thru restaurants around the country.
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Car Model News 1 JulAll-electric Citroen C4 could account for 20% of sales, says brand CEO
The all-electric version of Citroen’s new C-segment C4 hatchback – the e-C4 – could account for up to 10% of global sales, according to the PSA Group brand’s chief executive Vincent Cobee.
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Market Insight 29 JunMay dip makes V- or U-shaped European car retail recovery impossible to predict
There remains insufficient data to forecast a V- or U-shaped COVID-19 car retail recovery in Europe after sales declined by 57% across the region in May, according to Jato Dynamics.
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Car Manufacturer News 26 JunPeugeot highlights electrified vehicles' £200-per-month savings
Peugeot has highlighted potential cost of ownership savings of up to £200-per-month in a bid to promote sales of its new range of electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrids.
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Manufacturer 24 JunPeugeot UK launches 'EV Show' amid spike in consumer consideration
Peugeot UK will attempt to bust common electric vehicle (EV) myths and showcase its e-2008 SUV and e-208 hatchback in a online show aiming to leverage rising consumer interest in alternative fuel vehicles (AFV).
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Market Insight 17 JunGreen number plates pave the way to EV ownership incentives
Government’s decision to fit all pure electric vehicles (EV) with partially green number plates is set to pave the way for incentives which should boost adoption of zero emission transport.
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Manufacturer 17 JunCitroen reveals new C4 and confirms electric e-C4 ahead of official launch
Citroen has revealed it’s new Ford Focus-rivalling C4 model, which will be available with petrol, diesel and electric powertrains.
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Car Model News 12 JunCitroen adds nine-seat ë-SpaceTourer MPV to 2020 EV offensive
Citroen has revealed details of its nine-seat ë-SpaceTourer MPV electric vehicle (EV) as its 2020 electrification revolution gathers pace.
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Manufacturer 11 JunTesla becomes 'world's most valuable car manufacturer' amid share price surge
A surge in Tesla share prices has propelled the electric vehicle (EV) brand to become the world’s most valuable car manufacturer.
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Opinion 11 JunData from EVs could prove the difference between profit and loss, opinion
A new type of customer has emerged, the super-savvy, super-confident. These are the people buying pure electric vehicles (EV) during a pandemic, giving double digit growth in a market which is otherwise hardly moving.
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Car Model News 9 JunReservations open for new all-electric Fiat 500 hatchback
Fiat has revealed the new 500 hatchback and is already accepting reservations for the new all-electric supermini.
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Car Dealer News 9 JunLipscomb Cars begins restructure with £5m Volvo Canterbury showroom opening
Lipscomb Cars is poised to officially open the doors of its new £5m Volvo Car UK Canterbury dealership facility after a three-month COVID-19-enforced delay to the development.
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Manufacturer 8 JunElon Musk ‘may have visited UK’ to explore Tesla Gigafactory plan
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk may have completed a visit to the UK to explore plans for an electric vehicle (EV) “Gigafactory” manufacturing plant on land near Bristol, it has been claimed.
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Market Insight 8 JunScrappage scheme could hand car buyers £6,000 EV buying incentive
A Government-back new car scrappage scheme could be set to boost the automotive retail sector with incentives of up to £6,000 to switch into an electric vehicle (EV), it has been claimed.
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Market Insight 4 Jun
Germany backs electric vehicle sales in €130bn COVID-19 recovery package
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition has followed the lead set by French president Emmanuel Macron in increasing its grant funding for electric vehicle (EV) buyers as part of its COVID-19 stimulus measures.
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Latest News 3 JunNew UK business group launched to accelerate switch to EV sales
The Climate Group has formed the UK Electric Fleets Alliance to promote a faster switch to electric vehicles (EVs) in partnership with BT Group.
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Market Insight 2 JunNo carmaker was prepared for ‘such a large-scale crisis’, says Jato
Jato Dynamics has said that no car manufacturer was prepared for or expecting “such a large-scale crisis” after COVID-19 lockdown delivered a 78.1% April decline in new car registrations across Europe.
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Manufacturer 29 MayUK Government seeking site for sprawling Tesla EV 'Gigafactory'
The UK Government is on the hunt for a sprawling industrial site to accommodate a Tesla electric vehicle (EV) “Gigafactory”, according to reports this week.
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Manufacturer 28 MayNissan restructure follows 2019's worst financial results in 11 years
Nissan is set to close its Barcelona plant as it consolidates its European manufacturing operations in Sunderland as part of cost-saving measures designed to achieve a 5% profit margin within four years.
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Car Model News 27 MayVolvo’s fully electric XC40 Recharge EV now available to order
Volvo has started accepting orders for its first fully electric car, the XC40 Recharge EV.
