Volvo has become the first car manufacturer to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire range with the launch of the new T5 Twin Engine petrol-electric hybrid powertrain to its XC40 SUV.
August delivered evidence of significant pre-registration driven by the requirement for market share and the need to register WLTP cars in the face of the arrival of RDE2 legislation.
Ford expects its electrified vehicle (EV) sales to outstrip those of conventional petrol and diesel models by 2020, according to a statement made at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Ionity electric vehicle (EV) charge point infrastructure joint venture has welcomed Korean car brands Hyundai and Kia as its latest shareholders.
Honda dealers are now able to accept orders for the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) after the pricing of its Honda e hatchback was announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Volkswagen will reveal a new version of its electric e-Up city car at the Frankfurt motor show with a longer range and lower pricing.
Franchised car retailers have a role to play in disproving the challenges of electric vehicle (EV) adoption if consumers are to wholeheartedly adopt new AFV technology, writes Mike Morris, chief executive of Nexus Infrastructure and its subsidiary eSmart Networks.
Consumers looking to buy a 69-plate electric vehicle (EV) in September could be scuppered by a shortage of vehicles entering the market – leading to greater demand for used EVs.
Peugeot has revealed details of of new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the 508 saloon, 508 SW and 3008 SUV ahead of their arrival in UK showrooms before the end of the year.
A new 52kWh battery that boosts range by 30% is the biggest development in the new Renault Zoe electric vehicle, which goes on sale this month priced from £18,670.
Seat has confrimed a plug-in hybrid version of the Tarraco will be available in dealerships early next year, alongside the new Mii electric.
Peugeot is now accepting orders for the new 208 range, which will is available from £16,250.
Mercedes-Benz Vans will further its EV strategy with the unveiling of its first eight-seat electric vehicle, the EQV MPV, at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.
MPs who suggested that climate change targets require many UK motorists to ‘ditch the car’ completely by 2050 have questioned the commitment of car manufacturers and dealers to the promotion of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).
Close Brothers Motor Finance’s director of sales Sean Kemple has compiled his top five tips for car dealers looking to embark on a search for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) forecourt stock.
Vauxhall will unveil its new Corsa, Grandland X Hybrid 4 and Astra models at the 2019 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show next month.
Nissan has claimed that the emergence of 1,000 more electric vehicle (EV) charge points than filling station forecourts in the UK as “a tipping point” in the shift to alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).
Peugeot has introduced a £3,000 ‘Upgrade to Peugeot offer for new car retail buyers
A classic car restoration company that specialises in the installation of modern electric vehicle technology into Jaguar E-Types and MG Bs has attracted local authority funding to open a new showroom.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed a Government decision to double its funding of electric vehicle (EV) charge points in residential streets.
