AFVs
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Car Model News 29 SepMazda reveals price and specification of MX-30 EV model range
Mazda has revealed the pricing and specification details of its first fully-electric vehicle (EV) – the MX-30 crossover.
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Manufacturer 23 SepLEVC reveals UK growth plan at fully-electric VN5 van launch
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has officially added its fully-electric VN5 van to its product line-up - giving its franchised retail network increased sales opportunities.
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Car Model News 18 SepSkoda adds electrified mild hybrid option to new Octavia line-up
Skoda has added a new mild hybrid option to its new Octavia line-up as it targets fleet customers with another low-emission electrified drivetrain.
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Market Insight 17 Sep70% of drivers would turn to leasing to trial EVs, survey shows
A survey from Auto Trader has found that 70% of drivers would prefer to lease an electric vehicle (EV) for a two to three year period, before buying it outright.
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Manufacturer 16 SepEVs’ environmental impact can make for ‘uncomfortable reading’, says Polestar CEO
Polestar chief executive Thomas Ingenlath has conceded that ‘Life Cycle Assessment’ data on the environmental impact of electric vehicles (EV) can make for “uncomfortable reading”.
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Manufacturer 16 SepKia vows to cater for all EV needs with seven model launches by 2027
Kia Motors has revealed a new alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) strategy which will deliver the launch of seven new electric vehicles (EV) by 2027.
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Digital Marketing 11 SepZerolight powers online sales of record-breaking Lucid Air EV
Zerolight has created what it claims is “the world’s most advanced car-buying journey” to deliver UK sales of the record-breaking Lucid Air – a Tesla rival claiming the world’s longest electric vehicle (EV) range.
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Manufacturer 10 SepHyundai to host 10-day EV test drive event across UK dealer network
Hyundai Motor UK is set to launch a 10-day electric vehicle test drive event across its franchised dealer network.
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Market Insight 9 SepElectrified vehicle appeal waned during COVID-19 lockdown
Pre-lockdown, a third (32%) of UK drivers were planning to buy an alternative fuelled vehicle (AFV) as their next car purchase, according to research by Close Brothers Motor Finance.
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Manufacturer 8 SepFord of Britain MD Andy Barratt calls for ‘Minister for Electrification’
Ford of Britain chairman and managing director Andy Barratt has called for the UK Government to appoint a Minister for Electrification to “kick-start” and coordinate a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) strategy.
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Market Insight 4 SepPaving Road to Zero demands £16.7bn EV investment by 2035, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMTS) has called for a Government incentives and binding charge point infrastructure commitments to boost electric vehicle take-up on the ‘Road to Zero’.
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Manufacturer 3 SepTesla to transform former Pendragon Car Store into Glasgow EV dealership
Tesla is poised to double the scale of its electric vehicle (EV) dealership network in Scotland with the opening of a new Glasgow store in a former Evans Halshaw Car Store showroom.
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Car Model News 3 SepVauxhall unveils petrol and diesel versions of new Mokka SUV
Vauxhall has revealed the all-new Mokka, ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms early next year, with a choice of petrol, diesel and electric vehicle (EV) powertrains.
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Market Insight 27 AugEurope’s July car registrations spark ‘V-shaped’ COVID recovery hopes
Growing demand for green cars across Europe has been highlighted in July registrations data that prompted renewed hope for a ‘V-shaped’ COVID-19 recovery in the region.
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Used Cars 12 Aug
EV confidence targeted by new ‘Hyundai Promise’ approved used car scheme
Hyundai Motor UK is aiming to boost consumer confidence in pre-owned electric vehicles (EV) as part of its new ‘Hyundai Promise’ approved used car scheme.
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Car Model News 11 AugFord suspends Kuga plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales after battery fires
Ford has suspended sales of its new Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV after four fires which have been linked to over-heating batteries.
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Car Manufacturer News 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.
