AFV (alternative fuel vehicles)
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Manufacturer 10 AugHyundai re-launches 'Ioniq' as electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand
Hyundai will use its Ioniq name for a new dedicated electric vehicle sub-brand, with three new EVs set to be launched in the next four years.
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Manufacturer 7 AugSsangYong Motors UK moves to ‘next phase’ with new headquarters
SsangYong Motors UK has confirmed plans to move into a new headquarters offering “capacity to operate its national next day parts supply service to its franchised dealers”.
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Manufacturer 7 AugPolestar 2 EV 18-day test drive tour ‘fully booked’ in 8 hours
An 18-day Polestar 2 customer test drive tour was ‘fully booked’ in eight hours as the Geely-owned performance electric vehicle (EV) brand continues to gain traction without a physical retail presence in the UK.
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Market Insight 31 JulA third of car buyers don’t know what a 'hybrid' is, survey finds
A new survey by DesperateSeller.co.uk has revealed that 30.9% of UK consumers, don’t understand what a hybrid car is.
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Used Cars 29 JulUsed cars record first July values rise since 2009, says Cap HPI
Used car values rose by 0.4% during July as automotive retail's lockdown recovery delivered the month’s first price rise since 2009, Cap HPI has reported.
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Market Insight 28 JulEuropean electrified vehicle sales deliver 16.2% market share in June
Electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid sales across Europe delivered a record 16.2% market share as overall car registration volumes declined by 24% as the sector emerged from COVID-19 lockdown.
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Manufacturer 27 JulRenault's EV sales performance 'remarkable' says UK MD Vincent Tourette
Renault UK managing director has described the brand's electric vehicle sales success as "remarkable" in-light on the timing of the new Zoe EV and the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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Manufacturer 24 JulFord‘s £500m Government loan guarantee to boost exports and EV development
Ford has taken a £650 million loan to boost its investment into the development of electrification and smart mobility solutions in the UK – with the help of a £500m Government loan guarantee.
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Manufacturer 22 JulUK order books open for £38,880 Volkswagen ID 3 1st Edition EV
Volkswagen UK has opened its order books for its flagship ID 3 1st Edition electric vehicle (EV) ahead of deliveries this summer – with prices starting at £38,880 (before the Government’s ULEV grant).
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Market Insight 21 JulHas COVID-19 lockdown changed buyers' views of low-emission cars?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a reduction in global emissions as the economy slowed and vehicles were kept off the roads during lockdown.
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Manufacturer 16 JulNissan Ariya reveal: ‘our dealers have a decade of EV sales experience’
Nissan’s new fully-electric Ariya SUV range will attract a new type of customer to the brand when it goes on sale in the UK next year, according to the manufacturer’s head of electric cars.
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Manufacturer 16 JulNo compromise from new electric LCVs, says Groupe PSA
Groupe PSA is promising there will be no compromises with its electric vehicles (EVs) as it expands its range to include commercial vehicles.
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Manufacturer 14 JulVW to open order books for ID 3 EV in Europe
Volkswagen will start accepting orders for the ID 3 electric car in some European countries from July 20, with a choice of seven pre-configured models available.
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Fleet 10 JulCaasta launches new ‘subscribe and drive’ mobility solution
A new car subscription service claiming to offer a single monthly payment mobility for fleets and private motorists claims that it will help to drive the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV).
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Manufacturer 9 JulSeat hatches plan to spend £4.5bn on electrification
Seat has pledged to spend almost £4.5 billion on the electrification of its vehicle ranges by 2025 as part of efforts to create “a stronger, more innovative and more sustainable company”.
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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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Manufacturer 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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Manufacturer 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).
