Polestar refused to ‘pass judgement’ on the retail strategy of electric vehicle (EV) rival Tesla as it reiterated its plans to partner with traditional franchised car retailers to establish its UK sales offering.
Battery supply is one of the main reasons why order take for the full electric e-Niro has outstripped Kia Motors UK’s 2019 allocation, according to executives.
Green NCAP, the new consumer programme to promote greener cars has launched its first round of ratings for 12 cars, with Hyundai Ioniq and BMW i3 achieving top results.
The results of the latest Auto Trader Market Report have revealed that a third of the UK potential car buyers are being put off a purchase due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Tesla’s plan to close many of its physical retail stores as it shifts towards an online sales model will “force the whole industry to accelerate the move to online car sales”, it has been claimed.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has revealed that demand for used electric cars and vans (EVs) at auction has increased significantly.
Peugeot has revealed the new 208 and electric e-208 supermini models, which will be available to order in dealerships in late summer.
Two-thirds of UK car dealers believe that the Government’s proposal to ban on petrol and diesel powered non-alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by 2032 is too early.
BCA has revealed that it will hold an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) sale at BCA Blackbushe on March 12, in partnership with Transport for London (TfL).
Local Government leaders have called on Central Government to create a £1.5 billion vehicle scrappage scheme that could remove nearly half a million older polluting vehicles off UK roads and incentivise the adoption of new low-emission transport.
Renault is showcasing its range of electric commercial vehicles at the EV Experience Centre, in Milton Keynes, for the next week (February 11-17).
The new DS 3 Crossback compact SUV is now available to order from dealerships, priced from £21,550.
Audi dealers can now take orders for its new e-tron EV, the brand's first fully-electric rival to the Jaguar I-Pace and upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQC.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has hosted a cross-industry group of experts at an Electric Vehicle Advisory Group meeting to discuss a new professional standard for workshop technicians.
New car registrations declined by 1.6% despite a 2.9% increase in the number of private buyers starting 2019 with the purchase of a new vehicle.
Kia has appointed Pod Point as its official home charging point provider, for its range of plug-in hybrid and electric models.
ScottishPower has launched an exclusive new tariff aimed at EV owners providing discounted electricity rates during off peak hours, which it claims is cheaper than petrol.
The UK market suffered Europe’s largest decline in registrations during a year in which the region delivered its highest new car registrations total since 2007.
Used car values declined by 0.7% in January as dealers saw lower retail demand for vehicles priced over £12,000, Cap HPI has reported.
AIWAYS will present a production-ready fully-electric SUV at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, as part of its European launch.
