AFV (alternative fuel vehicles)
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Market Insight 25 Feb
Petrol and diesel car ban in 2032 ‘too soon’, say 66% of UK dealers
Two-thirds of UK car dealers believe that the Government’s proposal to ban on petrol and diesel powered non-alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by 2032 is too early.
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Supplier News 14 Feb
BCA partners with TfL to hold ULEZ sale at Blackbushe
BCA has revealed that it will hold an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) sale at BCA Blackbushe on March 12, in partnership with Transport for London (TfL).
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Market Insight 14 Feb
Local government leaders call for £1.5 billion vehicle scrappage scheme
Local Government leaders have called on Central Government to create a £1.5 billion vehicle scrappage scheme that could remove nearly half a million older polluting vehicles off UK roads and incentivise the adoption of new low-emission transport.
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Used Cars 13 Feb
UK used car sales declined 2.1% in 2018, reports SMMT
A total of 7.9 million used car sales were completed in 2018 as the sector experienced a 2.1% decline in volumes, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported.
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Manufacturer 12 Feb
Renault promotes electric vans at Milton Keynes EV Experience Centre
Renault is showcasing its range of electric commercial vehicles at the EV Experience Centre, in Milton Keynes, for the next week (February 11-17).
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Manufacturer 11 Feb
DS 3 Crossback priced from £21,550 (gallery)
The new DS 3 Crossback compact SUV is now available to order from dealerships, priced from £21,550.
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Manufacturer 11 Feb
Audi now taking orders for all-electric e-tron SUV (gallery)
Audi dealers can now take orders for its new e-tron EV, the brand's first fully-electric rival to the Jaguar I-Pace and upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQC.
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Aftersales 6 Feb
Automotive sector experts discuss EV aftersales qualifications
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has hosted a cross-industry group of experts at an Electric Vehicle Advisory Group meeting to discuss a new professional standard for workshop technicians.
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Market Insight 5 Feb
January new car registrations declined 1.6% despite private sales growth
New car registrations declined by 1.6% despite a 2.9% increase in the number of private buyers starting 2019 with the purchase of a new vehicle.
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Manufacturer 4 Feb
Kia dealers to offer Pod Point smart chargers with new EVs
Kia has appointed Pod Point as its official home charging point provider, for its range of plug-in hybrid and electric models.
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Technology 31 Jan
ScottishPower launches ‘cheaper than petrol’ off-peak EV tariff
ScottishPower has launched an exclusive new tariff aimed at EV owners providing discounted electricity rates during off peak hours, which it claims is cheaper than petrol.
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Manufacturer 30 Jan
Renault paves the way to electrified future with new 2019 Clio
Renault will unveil a 2019 “evolution” of its Clio hatchback at next month’s Geneva Motor Show – paving the way to further electrification of its range.
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Market Insight 30 Jan
UK registrations contrast Europe's 2018 car sales performance
The UK market suffered Europe’s largest decline in registrations during a year in which the region delivered its highest new car registrations total since 2007.
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Manufacturer 24 Jan
Lynk & Co becomes ‘world’s fastest-growing car brand’ ahead of 2020 UK launch
Geely’s Lynk & Co brand has claimed the title of the ‘world’s fastest growing car manufacturer’ after 120,414 sales in its parents company’s home market in its first year on sale.
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Latest News 23 Jan
IMI offers to ‘help Government understand’ EV technician training challenge
The IMI has called for further development in EV skills training, following the Government’s response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee's Electric vehicles: driving the transition report.
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Manufacturer 22 Jan
Peugeot UK tells dealers to ‘be prepared’ for EV future
Peugeot UK managing director David Peel told delegates at the brand’s national dealer conference to “be prepared” for electric vehicles as its makes the transition to an EV model line-up.
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Market Insight 18 Jan
UK drops out of top 5 in EV preparation index, says LeasePlan
LeasePlan has revealed the UK is lagging behind European leaders in its electric vehicle preparation, losing its top five position.
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Market Insight 8 Jan
Used car stock shortages and consumer demand remain key, reports Cazana
In the wake of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader’s fully-year 2018 new car registration figures, Cazana valuations director, Rupert Pontin, delivers his market analysis for December, 2018.
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Used Cars 27 Dec
Used car values declined 1.7% in December, Cap HPI reports
Used car values fell by 1.7% in December as demand weakened and dealers targeted stronger returns at the start of 2019, according to Cap HPI.
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Car Dealer News 21 Dec
Lookers raise £215,755 with 'Electric Charge' Ben charity challenge
Lookers succeeded in raising £215,755 for automotive charity Ben after chief executive Andy Bruce accepted its annual Industry Leader Challenge.