EV and hybrids
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Manufacturer 5 JulVolvo Cars to go electric
Volvo Cars has targeted one million electrified car sales by 2025 following the announcement that all of its new products will include an element of EV technology from 2019.
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Technology 3 JulCap HPI announces major update to EV data
Cap HPI has announced that it will be updating its EV data as a result of increasing customer demand for EV and hybrid vehicles.
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Market Insight 30 JunHybrid and EVs overpriced, say 83% of motorists
Data released by Carwow has revealed that 83% of motorists feel hybrid and EVs are overpriced.
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Market Insight 28 JunPollution fears put 73% of motorists off buying diesel
An Autocar survey has revealed that 73% of motorists may be put off buying a diesel vehicle due to fears surrounding pollution and emissions.
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Market Insight 22 JunNFDA applauds sales legislation changes in Queen's Speech
The NFDA has highlighted the replacement of the Bills of Sale Acts with a new Goods Mortgage Act as the key issue to emerge from a Queen’s Speech.
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Manufacturer 19 JunSmart EV prices to start at £16,420
Smart has revealed the UK pricing for its electric drive range with the fortwo model starting at £16,420.
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Market Insight 2 JunNumber of hybrid vehicles set for 'transformational growth'
The number of hybrid vehicles is set for ‘transformational growth’.
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Market Insight 31 MayNissan accuses residual value experts of 'incredible pessimism' on EV forecasts
Nissan has accused the trade’s price guides of being pessimistic with their forecasts on electric vehicle residual values.
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Car Dealer News 18 MayEV sales top 2,000 at Glyn Hopkin
Glyn Hopkin last month reached a major milestone for sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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Car Dealer News 17 MayDealer demand for AFVs prompts specialist BCA sale
Dealers’ growing appetite for AFVs has prompted BCA to establish a specialist online sale trading in electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Market Insight 9 MayDiesel's future gloomy, electric and hybrids' bright say brokers
Nearly 30% of brokers expect a decrease in diesel sales this year because of the recent media scares on the pollutions risks and possible financial penalties.
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Manufacturer 9 MayMitsubishi teams up with IMI for EV training programme
Technicians in the Mitsubishi Motors UK dealer network are set to receive Institute of the Motor Industry qualifications following specialist training on EV and hybrid vehicles.
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Market Insight 5 MayDiesel scrappage scheme could convert 15,000 to EVs
The Government has been accused of “passing the buck” to local authorities following the publication of plans to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions across the UK.
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Used Cars 5 MayToyota Prius is Auto Trader's fastest seller for second time in 2017
Alternative fuel vehicles maintained a presence among Auto Traders monthly report on the UK’s fastest-selling used cars – Toyota’s Prius taking top spot during April.
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Latest News 3 MayShoreham Vehicle Auctions offers free EV sales training
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions and the Energy Saving Trust have teamed up to launch a series of EV training sessions which aim to educate the motor trade on all aspects of selling electric cars.
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Market Insight 20 AprIMI welcomes MP’s call for licensing of EV technicians
The IMI has welcomed calls from Daniel Zeichner MP for licensing of motor industry professionals working on electric vehicles.
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Market Insight 20 AprElectric cars not on most drivers' choice lists - survey
A survey has revealed 78% of drivers are not considering buying an electric vehicle in the near future.
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Market Insight 18 AprDiesel drivers could get £2,000 scrappage boost
Plans are being drawn-up which could see diesel drivers in certain areas of the country handed a £2,000 incentive to switch into a new vehicle which produces fewer harmful emissions.
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Market Insight 11 AprGovernment pledges £109 million to research future transport solutions
The Government has pledged its continued grant support to motorists buying an EV as it announced £109 million of funding for research into autonomous cars and low-emissions transport.
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Market Insight 27 MarApril's top 10 VED road tax change losers revealed
Some models will command almost 25 times more tax than before under the new VED road tax rules introduced on April 1, according to What Car? magazine.
