AFV (alternative fuel vehicles)
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Manufacturer 2 OctRenault announces EV plans amid ‘condemnation’ of diesel
Renault has announced plans to launch hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of its Clio, Megane and Captur models in 2020 and an affordable all-electric K-ZE EV next year.
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Manufacturer 28 SepRevised BMW i3 gets new battery with increased range
BMW will offer an updated i3 EV from December that has an increased battery capacity, providing a zero-emissions range of up to 223 miles.
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Used Cars 28 SepDiesel Mitsubishi Outlander was August’s fastest selling used car
The diesel-powered version of Mitsubishi’s Outlander SUV was the fastest-selling used car on Auto Trader during August – taking an average of just 17 days to leave forecourts.
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Used Cars 28 SepElectric vehicles demand sparks increase in used values
Used electric vehicles (EV) rose in value during September despite static performance elsewhere in the sector, according to research from Cap HPI.
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Manufacturer 27 SepHonda’s new CR-V hybrid fuel economy and emissions revealed
Honda's new hybrid CR-V SUV will emit from 120g/km when it goes on sale in October, the manufacturer has now confirmed.
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Market Insight 27 SepParis Motor Show SUV boom to power manufacturers through Brexit
Eight of the 13 new car model launches at next week’s Paris Motor Show will be SUVs as manufacturers look towards the sector to negotiate Brexit uncertainty.
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Market Insight 26 SepEV and PHEV demand set to increase by 2020, carwow study shows
One-in-three (28%) car buyers are looking for a plug-in hybrid option with 42% of millenials pledging to ‘go green’ by 2020, according to a carwow study of 2,034 motorists.
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Used Cars 21 SepAuto Trader used car prices decline 1% amid rising AFV interest
The average price of a used car offered for sale on Auto Trader declined by 1% during August as interest in electric and hybrid cars grew, the online retail platform has revealed.
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Manufacturer 19 SepAudi goes electric with e-tron EV SUV launch (gallery)
Audi will make its first assault on the EV sector with the arrival of its e-tron SUV into the UK market in early 2019.
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Car Dealer News 18 SepDoes the UK have the energy to really push EV sales?
Wider questions surrounding the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs) will be addressed when Anthony Machin, head of content at Glass’s Guide, takes to the stage at Automotive Management Live 2018.
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Manufacturer 13 Sep
DS Automobiles signals EV future with DS 3 Crossback unveil (gallery)
DS Automobiles will accelerate its model shift towards SUVs and EVs with the introduction of the new DS 3 Crossback, which will offer an electrified E-Tense drivetrain in mid-2019.
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Market Insight 12 SepGovernment sharpens AFV technology focus with £100m investment
Government will sharpen its focus on AFV technology with an additional £100 million investment in low emission technology aiming to pave the way to its Road to Zero plan.
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Manufacturer 7 SepTesla slams What Car? Reliability survey as ‘meaningless’
Tesla has slammed the results of the What Car? Reliability Survey 2018 as “statistically meaningless” after survey responses from 28 UK Model S owners saw it finish bottom of the annual manufacturer ranking.
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Manufacturer 7 SepNew Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now available from £34,255
Mitsubishi Motors UK is taking orders for the new Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV, starting at £34,255 (including the Government's £2,500 plug-in car grant).
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Manufacturer 6 SepOpening of 60 Polestar Spaces to introduce ‘new approach to car retail’
Electric sports car brand Polestar has said that it will deliver “a new approach to automotive retail” with the opening of 60 Polestar Space retail spaces by 2020.
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Latest News 6 SepFleets pledge £40m EV investment through DfT’s Clean Van Commitment
The Department for Transpport (DfT) has announced that 16 fleet operators have pledged to invest a total of £40m to drive the adoption of EVs after signing-up to its Clean Van Commitment.
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Manufacturer 5 SepMercedes-Benz to take on Tesla with EQC EV SUV (gallery)
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will take the battle of the EVs to Tesla, Audi and Jaguar Land Rover with a new EQC SUV which will reach UK car dealerships in 2019.
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Car Dealer News 28 AugPeaky Blinders inspires Lookers’ Electric Charge charity event's West Midlands leg
Lookers employees donned their flat caps in a Peaky Blinders-themed tribute to the West Midlands as they completed the latest leg of their Electric Charge charity challenge in aid of Ben.
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Market Insight 28 AugElectric car sales set to overtake diesel by 2020
Dealers will be selling more electric cars than diesels by 2020, according to analysis by Leasing Options.
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Manufacturer 28 AugJaguar confirms electric E-Type Zero production
Jaguar Classic has confirmed it will begin production of an all-electric E-Type, based on the E-Type Zero concept it showcased in 2017.
