EVs
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Market Insight 15 JanSMEs think businesses have a responsibility to switch to EVs
The majority (94%) of SME owners believe UK businesses have a responsibility change them to electric vehicles (EVs), according to research by Cambridge & Counties Bank.
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Manufacturer 14 JanNew Groupe Renault strategy to include 24 car launches by 2025
Groupe Renault has revealed details of a new “Renaulution” strategy which aims to halve the Renault, Dacia, Lada and Alpine carmakers’ number of vehicle platforms while delivering 24 model launches by 2024.
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Used Cars 11 JanPrice rises left used EVs ‘unsold on dealer forecourts’ in 2020
Used electric vehicles (EV) appear to have fallen out of favour with car buyers struggling to justify their cost in comparison to petrol and diesel alternatives, according to Autorola.
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Used Cars 11 JanVolkswagen e-Golf ranked EV with lowest depreciation
The Volkswagen E-Golf is the electric vehicle (EV) which holds its value the most, according to research by CompareTheMarket.
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Car Manufacturer News 7 JanTesla expands UK dealer network
Tesla has expanded its UK dealer network to 25 sites in the last year and plans further growth in 2021.
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Car Dealer News 23 DecArnold Clark targets education over sales with £5m AFV Innovation Centre
Arnold Clark has set aside its car sales priorities with the opening of a £5 million Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Innovation Centre which aims to educate motorists on the benefits of EVs.
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Used Cars 16 DecManheim adds 30 EV chargers at Bruntingthorpe
Manheim has partnered with Pod Point to add 30 electric vehicle chargers at its Bruntingthorpe site.
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Manufacturer 11 Dec
Hydrogen-fuelled update to Hyundai ‘Strategy 2025’ smart mobility plan
Hyundai has updated its ‘Strategy 2025’ smart mobility plan with a commitment to commercialise a hydrogen-fuelled vehicle solution.
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Market Insight 8 DecGreen number plates make new EVs debut on UK roads
Green number plates will be applied to new electric vehicles (EV) sold in the UK from today (December 8) in a bid to drive further uptake of zero emissions transport before 2030.
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People News 8 DecMG Motor UK appoints former Richmond Motor Group operations director
MG Motor UK has appointed former Richmond Motor Group operations director and Hyundai Motor UK sales director Guy Pigounakis as one of two senior hires designed to help drive its electric vehicle (EV) sales push.
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Latest News 7 DecIMI open letter responds to Government's 2030 ‘Green Plan’ for EVs
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash and newly-appointed president Jim Saker have said that the “fuel of skills” among car technicians is needed to power Government’s 2030 electric vehicle (EV) ambitions.
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Market Insight 4 DecGovernment’s 2030 car sales ruling increases EV engagement
The Government’s decision to bring forward the ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to 2030 resulted in a spike in engagement of electric vehicles (EVs) on AutoTrader’s marketplace.
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Aftersales 25 NovAutotech Recruit announce investment plans to increase EV training
Autotech Recruit is announcing the launch of a new electric vehicle (EV) training initiative, Autotech Training, to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
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Finance 24 NovAlphera launch new used car finance to offset carbon emissions
Alphera Financial Services is partnering with BuyaCar to launch Alphera Zero, a finance product that allows consumers to offset carbon emissions from used hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
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Used Cars 24 NovLand Rover sees used car price surge, Motorway finds
The average price of a used Land Rover has increased by 2% in the last month, with values up 4% year on year according to new data from Motorway.
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Market Insight 20 NovEV enquiries soared 500% after Government’s 2030 car sales ruling
Electric vehicle (EV) enquiries soared by 500% after this week’s UK Government announcement that it plans to ban the sale of cars and vans powered wholly by petrol or diesel engines in 2030.
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Market Insight 18 NovPrime Minister announces 2030 new diesel and petrol vehicle sales ban
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed Government’s plan to ban the sale of new purely petrol and diesel-powered cars and vans by 2030 as part of a 10-point “green recovery” plan.
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Latest News 16 Nov2030 petrol and diesel car sales ban announcement expected this week
Government is expected to announce a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 this week as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak also considers roads pricing regime.
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Car Model News 13 NovVirtual launch: MG5 EV brings zero-emissions to estate car segment
MG dealers are about to get their second pure battery electric vehicle to retail, plus a plug-in hybrid, as the brand expects its new car sales in 2020 to exceed 20,000 units.
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Car Model News 12 NovBMW unveils fully-electric iX SUV
BMW has taken the wraps off its first purpose-built fully electric SUV, the iX, revealing a 500PS power output and a zero emissions range of up to 373 miles.
