EVs
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Market Insight 16 SepSMMT highlights UK car makers’ record 11.8% fleet emissions reduction
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has highlighted UK car makers’ 11.8% reduction in fleet carbon emissions in its latest Sustainability Report.
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Latest News 14 SepChina looks to consolidate over-populated EV market
Chinese Government officials have indicated that the country is set to consolidate its electric vehicle (EV) sector after the country delivered too many zero-emissions car makers.
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Market Insight 13 SepEV charge points to be subject to nine-hour peak time cut-off
Electric vehicle (EV) charge points will be pre-programmed to switch off for nine hours each day as part of efforts to ease pressure on the National Grid and more motorists make the switch.
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Car Dealer News 13 SepLindop Brothers' fears averted by Toyota dealership extension green light
Lindop Brothers have thanked councillors for granting permission for its Toyota dealership extension after planning officials twice recommended the scheme’s refusal.
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Car Dealer News 7 Sep
Lindop Brothers planning refusal could jeopardise Toyota franchise
Toyota car retailer Lindop Brothers has expressed concerns that planning officials rejection of its dealership expansion plans could jeopardise its franchise agreement with the Japanese brand.
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Market Insight 6 SepNew car sales declined 22% in August as OEMs battled supply issues
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes has said that OEMs were doing “all they can” to deliver new cars to customers after the UK suffered its worst August sales performance since 2013.
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Market Insight 3 SepEV purchase price still biggest barrier for buyers, says Direct Line
The purchase price for electric vehicles is still the biggest barrier for car buyers in the UK, according to new research from Direct Line.
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Digital Marketing 2 SepWessex Garages launches £100k multimedia campaign to promote EVs
Wessex Garages has launched a multimedia campaign worth £100k to raise awareness of its new and used electric vehicle (EV) range.
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Digital Marketing 25 Aug
World EV Day to highlight role of automotive in driving climate change
The automotive industry is being urged to engage with World EV Day on September 9 to help highlight the role of electric vehicles in driving climate change.
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Manufacturer 12 AugMG Motor UK delivers largest ever car shipment to Portbury Docks
MG Motor UK hopes to defy the new vehicle stock shortages being experienced other carmakers by ramping up imports with its latest shipment to Portbury Docks.
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Opinion 10 AugAgency shift to have ‘profound impact’ on car dealerships, opinion
In his latest opinion column for Automotive Management (AM), professor Jim Saker considers the ‘profound impact’ of a shjift to agency-style franchise agreements for car retailers.
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Market Insight 10 AugFour-in-ten UK car buyers would prefer to buy a EV, research finds
More than four-in-10 people (41%) of those looking to purchase a car would like to buy a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV), according to research by EY.
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Latest News 9 AugEV supply issues prompt extension for dealers' plug-in car grant orders
Issues with the supply of electric vehicles (EV) have prompted the UK Government to extend the period allowed for car dealers’ plug-in car grant (PiCG) orders from nine to 12 months.
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Manufacturer 4 AugHyundai Motor UK launches all-inclusive Mocean car subscription service
Hyundai Motor UK has launched a new Mocean all-inclusive vehicle subscription model offers motorists a fully taxed, insured and maintained car for a single monthly payment.
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Market Insight 2 Aug'More needs to be done to meet EV targets', warns Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has warned that ‘more needs to be done’ to encourage consumers to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) ahead of the 2030 ban.
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Market Insight 30 Jul‘Unclear' whether European car registrations will return to pre-COVID levels
Jato Dynamics has said that it is “unclear” whether Europe’s new car registrations volumes will return to pre-COVID pandemic levels after the sector’s recovery slowed in June.
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Car Dealer News 30 JulWilsons Group opens ‘strategic’ MG Motor UK dealership in Epsom
MG Motor UK remains on-track to grow its franchised car retail network to 150 sites by the end of 2021 after Wilsons Group opened the doors to its new dealership in Epsom.
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Market Insight 29 Jul
MPs suggest EV mandate for OEMs to ramp-up adoption ahead of 2030
MPs on the UK Government’s transport committee have suggested that a mandate compelling car makers to sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EV) could be the key to driving greater adoption.
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Latest News 28 JulEV subscription provider Onto attracts £126m in funding round
UK-based electric vehicle (EV) subscription provider Onto has attracted a further £126 million in its latest funding round.
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Car Model News 28 JulHyundai Kona owners vote compact SUV to Driver Power awards victory
Owners of the Hyundai Kona voted the compact SUV to victory as the Auto Express Driver Power Awards car of the year for 2021.
