EV and hybrids
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Aftersales 12 Aug
Mercedes-Benz Vans trials electric roadside assistance vehicle
Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a 24-hour roadside assistance pilot in London, using the electric e-Sprinter.
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Manufacturer 6 Aug
Skoda to use old EV batteries to power dealerships
Skoda is introducing new power hubs across its dealer network that use old electric vehicle (EV) batteries to provide sustainable power.
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Manufacturer 5 Aug
BMW launches charging incentive for PHEV drivers
BMW has launched the BMW Points scheme, which rewards plug-in hybrid drivers with free charging credits for each electric mile driven.
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Latest News 5 Aug
MPs call for 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars to be scrapped
A group of 13 MPs and Lord Lilley have condemned the Government’s plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.
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Market Insight 4 Aug
90% of EV drivers say they won’t go back to diesel or petrol
The majority of electric vehicle (EV) drivers (90%) say they’ll never buy another petrol or diesel car.
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People News 23 Jul
Thatcham Research launches EV Ready training programme
Thatcham Research has launched a new training programme for automotive businesses, including dealers, that covers key elements of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Manufacturer 23 Jul
Zero emission LCV range expanded by ePower Trucks
ePower Trucks has expanded its range of electric light commercial vehicles aimed at couriers and urban businesses.
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Manufacturer 23 Jul
Volvo to target business customers with Care By Volvo subscription model
New car subscriptions will help Volvo Cars grow market share in the years ahead as it expands its Care By Volvo service to target business customers.
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Market Insight 22 Jul
State focus must be on behaviours to drive EV adoption and emission-free transport
Four in five believe the UK's 2050 decarbonisation of transport goal is achievable, Zemo finds.
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Car Dealer News 22 Jul
Government to work with dealers along transition to net zero vehicles
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said he is “looking forward to working with dealers” along the transition to zero emission vehicles.
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Manufacturer 21 Jul
Volkswagen more than doubles EV deliveries in first half of 2021
Volkswagen Group has delivered more than twice as many electric vehicles (EVs) in the first half of 2021 when compared to the previous year.
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Manufacturer 9 Jul
Stellantis to invest £25bn developing EVs across all brands
Stellantis will spend £25 billion in the next five years to establish a new generation of electrified vehicles and batteries.
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Used Cars 9 Jul
Nissan Leaf and VW eGolf are most searched for used EVs
The Nissan Leaf and VW eGolf are the two cars that are most popular choices among buyers searching for a used electric vehicle (EV).
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Car Dealer News 8 Jul
Rimac Nevera makes UK debut at HR Owen
Rimac Automobili’s new all-electric hypercar, the Nevera, has arrived in London for the first stop on its global tour.
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Manufacturer 22 Jun
Volvo starts online sales of XC40 Recharge electric SUV range
The expanded Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric range is now available for UK customers to purchase online.
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Used Cars 21 Jun
Used market sees growth in demand for hybrids
Used hybrid cars are gaining popularity in the used car market, according to new data from Indicata.
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Manufacturer 17 Jun
Mazda to accelerate EV development
Mazda has outlined its plans to introduce hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric models by 2025.
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Manufacturer 17 Jun
SsangYong to launch electric Korando e-Motion this year
SsangYong has revealed the electric Korando e-Motion, it's first electric model, and confirmed it will be launched in Europe later this year.
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Market Insight 14 Jun
EV demand overtakes diesel in leasing sector
Demand for electrified vehicles has overtaken that of diesel-powered models for the first time in the leasing sector, according to Leasing.com.
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Market Insight 11 Jun
EV Charger said to add £50k to the value of a house
Houses with electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints are worth an extra £50,000, on average, according to Riverdale Leasing.