AFV (alternative fuel vehicles)
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Market Insight 27 MarTesla’s Model 3 EV outsold premium European rivals in February
Tesla’s Model 3 outsold the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class as it became Europe’s fastest selling electric vehicle (EV) during February.
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Used Cars 26 MarRising demand for small EVs sees values soar, says Cap HPI
Automotive data experts at Cap HPI have found that the owners of some small electric vehicles (EVs) could run their zero-emissions car for 12 months and make a profit when they sell it on.
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Car Dealer News 26 MarTruscott’s Peugeot Barnstable takes UK’s first Peugeot e-208 EV order (gallery)
Truscott’s Peugeot Barnstable took the UK’s first order for the Peugeot e-208 electric vehicle (EV) on the very same day that the all-new hatchback was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2019.
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Used Cars 25 MarBCA holds first sale for ULEZ compliant vehicles
BCA has staged its first auction sale specifically for Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) compliant electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
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Opinion 22 Mar
EVs can supercharge car dealerships' footfall, a guest opinion
The move towards an electric vehicle (EV) future is gathering pace might be led by automotive manufacturers but it presents car dealerships with range of revenue-driving opportunities.
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Manufacturer 21 MarSuzuki to launch new British-built hybrid model
Suzuki will launch a new British-built hybrid car thanks to its new strategic partnership with Toyota.
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Manufacturer 20 MarToyota and Suzuki further collaboration plans to drive electrification
Toyota and Suzuki have announced an agreement to further their plans to collaborate in new fields after resolving to pool their expertise to develop alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) and compact cars.
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Supplier News 19 MarRapid charging hub improves EV ownership in Milton Keynes
Car retailers in Milton Keynes have been given another reason to boost their involvement in electric vehicles (EVs) as a result of a new rapid charging hub that has opened in the town.
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Opinion 15 MarTesla reverses stores closure decision for ‘better friction’, a guest opinion
Faster than a journalist can write “the death of”, Tesla has reversed its decision to take all its car sales online.
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Manufacturer 12 MarVolkswagen Group supercharges EV plan with 70 new models by 2028
The Volkswagen Group has revised plans for its electric vehicle (EV) revolution with a new projected target of launching 70 zero-emission products by 2028.
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Manufacturer 12 MarHonda UK’s Swindon manufacturing plant closure 'could impact sales'
Honda UK managing director David Hodgetts has conceded that the closure of the brand’s Swindon manufacturing facility could impact the brand’s sales.
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Manufacturer 11 MarMore than 20,000 deposits placed for Porsche Taycan EV
Porsche’s first electric car, the Taycan, has already amassed more than 20,000 prospective buyers since it was announced last year.
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Manufacturer 11 MarModel S and Model X price rises to temper Tesla store closure plans
Tesla has halved the number of stores it plans to close as part of a cost-cutting drive which would help it fulfil a $35,000 (£26,975) price promise for its Model 3 EV saloon car.
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Manufacturer 7 MarMG to electrify vehicles with EV version of MG ZS
MG Motor UK has revealed that it will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) vehicle in autumn - an electrified version of the the MG ZS SUV.
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Manufacturer 7 MarTesla rival Polestar will not ‘pass judgement’ on EV rival’s retail strategy
Polestar refused to ‘pass judgement’ on the retail strategy of electric vehicle (EV) rival Tesla as it reiterated its plans to partner with traditional franchised car retailers to establish its UK sales offering.
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Market Insight 1 MarBrexit uncertainty putting 33% off car purchase, Auto Trader finds
The results of the latest Auto Trader Market Report have revealed that a third of the UK potential car buyers are being put off a purchase due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
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Manufacturer 1 Mar
Tesla’s store closures plan could accelerate industry-wide shift online
Tesla’s plan to close many of its physical retail stores as it shifts towards an online sales model will “force the whole industry to accelerate the move to online car sales”, it has been claimed.
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Market Insight 28 FebEurope records fifth month of car registrations decline, Jato reports
Europe experienced its fifth consecutive month of new car sales decline during January, but still managed to register the month’s highest volumes for a decade.
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Used Cars 25 FebAuction demand for used electric cars and vans increases, says SVA
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has revealed that demand for used electric cars and vans (EVs) at auction has increased significantly.
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Manufacturer 25 FebNew Peugeot 208 revealed with fully-electric drivetrain
Peugeot has revealed the new 208 and electric e-208 supermini models, which will be available to order in dealerships in late summer.
