AFV (alternative fuel vehicles)
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Manufacturer 18 MaySir James Dyson reveals failed EV project cost him £500m
Vacuum cleaner entrepreneur James Dyson has revealed that his failed attempt to bring a seven-seat SUV electric vehicle (EV) to market cost him £500 million of his own money.
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Car Dealer News 13 MayNFDA partners with Auto Trader to enable retailers to display EVA badge
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has partnered with Auto Trader to enable all Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) retailers to display their EVA badge of approval on their adverts on Auto Trader’s marketplace.
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People News 5 MayVolkswagen UK appoints Sarah Cox as head of marketing for EV era
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ UK head of marketing, Sarah Cox, has been appointed as head of marketing for the German brand’s car operations as it launches into a new era of electric vehicles (EV).
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Long Term 30 AprLong-term car review: Safety and style on Volvo XC60 T8 R-Design Pro
Our Volvo XC60 R-Design Pro plug-in hybrid has more than 60 items of specification as standard, before the option packs are added, as pointed out in April.
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Market Insight 29 AprEuropean car market set for U-shaped COVID-19 recovery as China rallies
The European new car markets should expect a U-shaped recovery after being hit hard by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in March, according to global sales data compiled by Jato Dynamics.
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Manufacturer 17 AprNissan Leaf revealed as Britain’s best-known electric car
The Nissan Leaf was found to be the best-known electric vehicle (EV) in Britain, according to a survey carried out by DrivingElectric.
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Market Insight 9 AprWaiting times for EVs to be the same as petrol and diesel cars, says WhatCar?
Waiting times for new electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be the same as petrol and diesel models as the new car market recovers from the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, according to WhatCar?.
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Manufacturer 9 AprSkoda Citigo-e EV sales suspended due to high demand
Skoda has stopped accepting orders for the Citigo-e electric supermini two months after the new model went on sale.
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Long Term 8 Apr
Long-term test car review: Volvo XC60 T8 R-Design Pro
The Volvo XC60 T8 R-Design Pro has so many features it's difficult to know where to start.
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Market Insight 7 Apr
Automotive sector ‘cash burn’ to attract scrutiny during coronavirus outbreak
The rate of “cash burn” within automotive sector businesses will come under close scrutiny during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown, according to GlobalData.
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Manufacturer 1 AprBMW continues hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development with Toyota
BMW has confirmed it will continue to develop hydrogen powered cars in collaboration with Toyota.
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Opinion 30 MarDrivers need convincing of EVs for 2032 petrol and diesel ban to work, opinion
With the UK government considering whether to bring forward a ban on the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars to 2032, Ana Ramirez Aguirrezabala, international head of auto at market research company Simpson Carpenter, argues that the UK’s political leaders need to do more to persuade consumers to give electric vehicles (EV) a try.
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Market Insight 25 MarEuropean new car sales decline to lowest February total since 2015
New car sales declined to their lowest February total since 2015 across Europe as Renault’s Clio toppled the Volkswagen Golf from the top of the region’s best seller rankings.
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Market Insight 25 MarCarmakers Tesla and Toyota most resilient to COVID-19, says GlobalData
Automotive industry analyst GlobalData has claimed that carmakers Tesla and Toyota will prove to be the OEM brands most resilient to the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus following a manufacturing sector review.
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Market Insight 12 Mar
Chancellor’s 2020 Budget: the automotive sector reaction
Automotive retail sector analysts suggested that the limited eligibility of many business benefits announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget 2020 could limit the advantages for the automotive retail sector.
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Market Insight 9 MarElectrified cars delivered 13% January market share in Europe
Electrified alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) delivered double-digit market share in 19 European countries as registration volumes declined 7.6% during January, Jato Dynamics has reported.
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Digital Marketing 6 MarEVs were most discussed automotive Twitter topic of Q4 2019
Electric vehicles (EV) were the most discussed Twitter topic among automotive influencers during Q4 of 2019, according to research conducted by GlobalData.
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Manufacturer 6 MarNew Fiat 500 is 'market's first' four-seat convertible electric car
The FCA Group has unveiled its debut electric vehicle (EV), the new Fiat 500, in a flagship specification that also makes it the market’s first fully-electric four-seat convertible.
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Finance 5 MarEthos Asset Finance launches EV funding arm The Electric Broker
Ethos Asset Finance is responding to the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) with the launch of The Electric Broker.
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Market Insight 5 MarSMMT urges VAT exemption for EVs following February car sales decline
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on the Government to remove VAT from electric vehicles to boost sales after the UK’s new car sales volumes declined 2.9% in February.
