EV and hybrids
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First Drive 25 SepFirst Drive: BYD Dolphin from £26,195 will help more families embrace electric cars
The BYD Dolphin medium family hatchback is the third electric car launched in the UK by the Chinese carmaker in six months, and with a starting price of £26,195 it offers electric motoring for about the same cost as a petrol Vauxhall Astra.
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Opinion 25 SepExecutive View: Government's ICE ban shift now risks huge skills confusion
After UK prime minister Rishi Sunak suddenly eased off the 2030 deadline for final sales of petrol and diesel new cars last week to 2035, Steve Nash, chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shares an urgent warning about a fundamental risk to automotive aftermarket services in the coming years.
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Opinion 20 SepExecutive View: Unlocking global supply is key to faster electrification of the UK
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and chief marketing officer of myenergi, explains why supply chain challenges are holding the UK back in the transition to electrification, as well as the subsequent impact this has on dealer sales struggles.
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Market Insight 19 SepUK is one of the most prepared countries for EVs, EY study finds
The UK has been declared the fifth best-prepared market in the world for the electric vehicle transition in EY’s latest EV Country Readiness Index.
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Manufacturer 15 SepZEV Mandate: the manufacturers that face the biggest fines
Carmakers are facing fines of more than £600m, if new Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate rules, for selling non-electric cars and vans, go ahead.
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Car Dealer News 12 SepEV lease firm Onto collapses into administration
Electric car subscription firm Onto, which has a fleet of 7,000 EVs and a customer base of 20,000 subscribers, has collapsed as it ran out of cash.
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Manufacturer 7 SepVolkswagen to ditch ID and Seat brands from cars
Volkswagen Group is planning to ditch its Seat and ID car brands, possibly this decade, as it refocuses consumers on its more popular nameplates VW Golf, Golf GTI and Tiguan.
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Manufacturer 6 SepPolestar UK network expanding, on track to outsell Jaguar this year
The UK's network of Polestar car showrooms is set to expand before the year-end, as the electric car manufacturer works on doubling the sales volume it achieved last year.
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Market Insight 5 SepAugust new car market shows Tesla outsold Peugeot, Nissan, Mercedes
Data for the August new car market shows that Tesla was the ninth most in-demand car brand, ahead of the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, MG Motor and Volvo.
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Manufacturer 31 AugBYD expands UK line-up with Seal electric saloon
BYD has launched its third car this year, the Seal, which is a new electric saloon that will compete against the Tesla Model 3.
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Car Dealer News 31 AugArnold Clark gears up innovation centre for World EV Day event
Car dealer group Arnold Clark has goodie bags and refreshments on standby to welcome motorists into its Glasgow Innovation Centre for World EV Day.
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Long Term 24 AugNo ULEZ stress with our Suzuki Swace hybrid for university move
With the hybrid Suzuki Swace's spacious boot full of student kit, a relocation run through a low emissions zone proves stress free.
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Manufacturer 22 AugJust how easily can Chinese car brands tempt buyers from the UK's establishment?
The future of electric vehicles (EV) is being forged in China with its leading carmakers ready to take on the world. In this first part of our analysis on what this means for the UK, we talk to industry experts on their potential to transform the British new car marketplace
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First Drive 18 AugLaunch report: Smart #1 is a spacious and keenly priced choice for EV buyers
The #1 marks an important step forward for Smart. It’s stylish, well-equipped and good to drive.
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Manufacturer 17 AugSmart eyes network growth as it prepares for start of #1 sales
Smart is planning to expand its UK agency dealer network from 23 to 36 sites, in the coming years, to support its growth ambition.
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Aftersales 15 AugLKQ to upskill 1,000 more technicians for EVs and hybrids by end of 2023
LKQ Academy has pledged to train another 1,000 technicians from independent garages in the servicing of hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2023.
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Supplier News 11 AugCap HPI's Derren Martin and Perrys' Darren Ardron join the AM News Show podcast
The AM News Show podcast recently welcomed Perrys managing director Darren Ardron and Cap HPI director of valuations Derren Martin to the studio
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Latest News 10 Aug
House of Lords to scrutinise Govt plan for 2030 ICE new car ban
Car dealer groups and their EV-buying customers have a month to give input to a House of Lords investigation into electric vehicles (EVs) and the UK Government's strategy to halt the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans.
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Used Cars 10 AugLeasing firm Octopus launches used EVs salary sacrifice scheme for cheaper access
Car leasing firm Octopus Electric Vehicles has introduced a salary sacrifice program focused on pre-owned electric vehicles (EVs).
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People News 3 AugMajor EV logistics provider appoints new transport operations manager
Daz Johnson, director and founder of PlaterPal, has been appointed transport operations manager at JLL Vehicle Distribution, which is now part of DMN Group.
