AFVs
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Supplier News 13 May
MHA launches EV Alliance to help car dealers’ zero emission transition
MHA have teamed-up with other automotive sector suppliers to create an EV Alliance and help car retailers and manufacturers transition to a zero emissions future.
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Car Model News 11 MaySubaru names EV SUV co-developed with Toyota 'Solterra'
Subaru has announced that its first fully electric vehicle (EV) will be named Solterra.
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Used Cars 6 MayUK’s fastest and slowest depreciating cars ranked by What Car and Cap HPI?
What Car? has teamed up with valuations experts at Cap HPI to rank the UK’s slowest and fastest depreciating cars.
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Car Model News 4 MayKia reveals pricing and specification for electric EV6 crossover
Kia Motors UK has confirmed the pricing and specification for its new all-electric EV6 ahead of orders being accepted on May 18.
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Car Dealer News 30 AprLEVC appoints Caffyns as its EV taxi and van franchisee for Sussex
Caffyns has joined the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) dealer network with the opening of a new franchised retail location in Eastbourne, Sussex.
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Manufacturer 29 AprPolestar Spaces to open in Birmingham and Glasgow as EV brand forecasts 'big, big growth'
Polestar’s UK chief executive has told AM that the brand will expand its physical footprint with the opening of new Polestar Space facilities in Birmingham and Glasgow by the end of the year.
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Manufacturer 26 AprVolvo calls for EU to ban petrol and diesel new car sales by 2025
Volvo is among a group of 27 companies applying pressure to the European Union (EU) to introduce a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025.
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Market Insight 26 AprEV adoption must be accelerated to meet EU’s 2030 ‘Green Deal’ emissions targets
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption will have to be accelerated still further if the EU is to meet its ‘Green Deal’ of cutting CO2 emissions from cars by 55% by 2030, a whitepaper report has found.
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Market Insight 22 AprEurope’s new cars missed CO2 emissions targets despite 12% reduction in 2020
A report compiled by Jato Dynamics has laid bare car manufacturers’ ongoing challenges in meeting the EU’s stringent CO2 targets for new cars – despite a 12% drop in average emissions in 2020.
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Manufacturer 22 AprTesla’s UK expansion delivers 10 EV store openings in 12 months
Tesla’s ongoing expansion of its retail and service facilities in the UK has brought 10 store openings in the past 12 months, with four in the first part of 2021.
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Car Dealer News 20 AprJardine to sell Pininfarina Battista EV hypercar in London after HR Owen switch
Jardine Motors Group will sell the £2m, 1,900PS Automobili Pininfarina Battista EV hypercar from a new London dealership after the Italian car maker ended its retailer agreement with HR Owen.
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Manufacturer 19 AprPolestar boss questions ‘paper value’ of rival EV manufacturers
Polestar chief executive Thomas Ingenlath has questioned the “paper value” of rival electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers as the Geely-owned carmaker continues to be linked with a possible public offering.
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Car galleries 16 AprModel EV-olution: 2021’s key new electric car launches in pictures
As car manufacturers look to accelerate down the road to 2030's ban on purely petrol or diesel-powered cars, Matt de Prez dug-out pictures and details of the most significant electric vehicle (EV) launches of 2021.
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Retailing 14 AprThe EV switch is on, so car dealers need to ramp-up their 2030-readiness now
The intentions of the Government in relation to the environment and the UK's switch to elelctric vehicles (EV) have certainly become a lot clearer.
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Manufacturer 14 AprCar manufacturer outlook is fines as EU emissions regulations start to bite
Car manufacturers are looking at model rationalisations, reduced trims and increased co-operations in a bid to comply with clear air targets. Tom Seymour reports...
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Car Model News 13 AprCheaper Polestar 2 EV falls short of plug-in car grant but retains ‘premium feel’
A more affordable new version of the Polestar 2 is set to broaden the appeal of the performance electric vehicle (EV), but its £39,900 start price falls short of plug-in car grant (PiCG) eligibility.
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Dealer profiles 13 AprHills Garages has an aversion to 'Wolf of Wall Street'-style quick wins
With the UK on a pathway to zero emission new cars and London set to expand its ultra-low emission zone this year, Hills Garages looks well placed to continue notching up successes.
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People News 13 AprLookers to drive EV-led growth strategy with new business development director
Lookers will aim to drive its electric vehicle (EV) sales strategy with the help of newly-appointed business development director Andrew Hall.
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Car Model News 9 AprHyundai Kona N SUV broadens crossover's appeal alongside EV price cuts
Hyundai is set to broaden the appeal of its Kona crossover with the launch of a 280PS high-performance Kona N and revised pricing to ensure the electric vehicle (EV) version complies with the revised plug-in car grant (PiCG).
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Manufacturer 7 AprCitroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall to launch hydrogen fuel cell vans in 2022
Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall light commercial vehicle (LCV) dealers must prepare for an influx of hydrogen-powered vans as the three Stellantis brands prepare to launch fuel cell vehicles.
