EVs
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Car Dealer News 16 SepEndeavour opens second LEVC Taxi franchise at Slough Volvo showroom
Endeavour Automotive has opened its second London EV Company (LEVC) taxi retail franchise at its newly-refurbished Volvo Slough car showroom.
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Car Model News 12 SepXC40 plug-in hybrid realises Volvo's 'fully electrified' ambition
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.
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Market Insight 11 Sep'Tenacity and resilience' required as August apathy impacts used car margins
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.
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Manufacturer 10 SepIonity EV charge point project welcomes Kia and Hyundai investment
The Ionity electric vehicle (EV) charge point infrastructure joint venture has welcomed Korean car brands Hyundai and Kia as its latest shareholders.
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Opinion 6 SepWhen will we reach the EV tipping point? A guest opinion
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.
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Used Cars 5 SepEV supply shortages to drive used value growth in September
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.
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Car Manufacturer News 5 SepPeugeot targets company car drivers with 508 and 3008 plug-in hybrids
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.
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Manufacturer 23 AugPeugeot 208 and e-208 EV hatchback now available to order
Peugeot is now accepting orders for the new 208 range, which will is available from £16,250.
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Manufacturer 23 AugMercedes-Benz to drive EV strategy with EQV MPV Frankfurt unveil
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.
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Market Insight 22 AugMPs highlight car dealers’ ‘inadequate support’ for low-emission vehicles
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).
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Used Cars 21 AugClose Brothers delivers top 10 car dealer tips for used AFV sales
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.
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Market Insight 15 AugEV charge point locations now outnumber petrol stations, says Nissan
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).
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Car Dealer News 13 AugElectric classic car specialist attracts funding for beachfront showroom
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.
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Market Insight 12 Aug
NFDA welcomes doubling of residential EV charge points funding
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed a Government decision to double its funding of electric vehicle (EV) charge points in residential streets.
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Opinion 12 AugTaxation’s threat to Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, a guest opinion
There is widespread agreement that climate change is a major threat to our futures and the motor industry is taking an innovative lead by developing alternatives to the traditional carbon producing internal combustion engine (ICE).
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Car Model News 8 AugPeugeot confirms pricing for new 208 hatchback and e-208 EV
Peugeot’s next-generation 208 will be priced from £16,250 with the fully-electric e-208 EV available from £25,050 after Government's low-emission vehicle grant incentive.
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Market Insight 5 AugEV registrations almost triple as July’s new car sales fall 4.1%
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said that electric vehicles’ share of new car registrations could double in 2020 after sales almost tripled amid a 4.1% decline in the wider market during in July.
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Manufacturer 30 JulFord and Centrica to offer EV charging solutions for dealers
Ford and Centrica have announced a new partnership to offer electric vehicle services to Ford dealers and customers in the UK and Ireland.
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Market Insight 25 JulSUV sales growth stalls as European car registrations decline
Demand for SUVs appeared to stall across Europe during June as the region suffered a 7.9% overall decline in registrations, Jato Dynamics has reported.
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Market Insight 25 JulMotorists buying intention indicates four-fold growth in EVs, says NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has said that motorists will trigger a four-fold growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales if they follow through on their current buying intentions.
