Manufacturer insight
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Aftersales 30 NovBMW puts 72 new service vans on the road
In part of a multi-million-pound investment, BMW Group UK has upgraded its roadside assistance programme with the introduction of 72 new service vans.
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Market Insight 29 NovCar makers’ EV registration strategy could impact used prices
Tactical EV registrations by manufacturers could impact used prices and increase demand, according to INDICATA UK’s latest insights report.
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Manufacturer 24 NovNissan electric Qashqai, Juke to be built at Sunderland with £1.1bn investment
The next generation Qashqai and Juke electric cars will be built at Nissan's assembly plant in Sunderland following the carmaker's announcement of a fresh £1.1 billion investment round in the UK.
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Manufacturer 22 NovFisker launches in UK with Octopus EV lease collaboration
Fisker, the US-based electric car firm, has announced that Octopus EV is to be the first lease provider to offer its Fisker Ocean electric SUV in the UK.
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Manufacturer 15 NovRenault plans new city EV as it readies Ampere for IPO
Renault Group’s electric vehicles (EV) unit Ampere is to launch seven models by 2031, including a city car called the Legend priced at under £17,000.
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Manufacturer 13 NovTesla test drives unlocked by app at unstaffed sites
Electric car brand Tesla is expanding a pilot scheme which allows consumers to enter and test-drive its demonstrators at locations without any staff being present.
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Manufacturer 3 NovJLR boss's public apology as 5,000 owners' cars are off road awaiting parts
JLR changing its UK parts supply network to one 'super-centre', the Mercia Park, created a crisis in supplies of parts for Jaguar and Land Rover dealerships
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Manufacturer 2 NovFirst Munro electric 4x4 leaves production line with £68m orderbook
All-electric 4x4 manufacturer Munro Vehicles, Scotland’s only volume car maker, has disclosed it has secured a two-year customer pipeline worth £68 million.
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People News 30 OctMcQuaid to launch latest WAN interview series
Jaclyn McQuaid, president and managing director of General Motors Europe, is to launch the latest series of automotive industry leadership interviews.
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Opinion 27 OctExecutive View: Battery health checks - the cornerstone of EV transition
As the transition to electric gains momentum, several important obstacles must first be eliminated if EV is to truly become a viable alternative to the internal combustion engine (ICE).
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Manufacturer 27 OctVolvo expands EX30 production to Belgium
Geely-owned Volvo Cars’ decision to expand production of its new all-electric Volvo EX30 in Belgium has been prompted by popular demand
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Manufacturer 27 OctEV brand NIO lays foundations for UK car sales launch
The electric car brand NIO is busy laying the foundations for when it begins importing its EVs into the UK from China, although it's not yet ready to declare precisely when that will be.
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Manufacturer 26 OctStellantis deal set to bring China's Leapmotor EVs to Europe
Stellantis' €1.5 billion investment in China EV manufacturer Leapmotor will bring its electric cars to Europe and support Stellantis brands' future products.
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Manufacturer 26 OctWestern car makers must innovate to compete with China: JATO Dynamics
Chinese car makers continue to make huge strides in producing competitively priced EVs, sparking a shift in market dynamics, according to JATO Dynamics.
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Retailing 26 OctUK new car sales in September's 73-plate change campaign analysed
Polestar, Cupra, Volkswagen and Kia are among the brands picked out in our analysis of the September 2023 new car registrations in the UK.
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Technology 24 OctDS integrates ChatGPT AI to model line-up as digital travel assistant
DS is integrating ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence model, into its line-up of vehicles and their infotainment systems.
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Manufacturer 23 OctStellantis van line-up to be relaunched under Pro One name
Stellantis is relaunching its van line-up under the Pro One name and plans to launch a new line-up of vans next year.
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Manufacturer 19 OctBrand Insight with Ben Fish, network operations director, Renault UK
Ben Fish joined Renault UK in August 2022 and spoke to AM to discuss progress over the past year and priorities for the next 12 months.
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Manufacturer 19 OctRenault UK enjoys record sales success in September
Sales of Renault electrified models grew significantly in September, posting a year-on-year uplift of 71% compared to last year’s monthly figure.
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Manufacturer 18 OctEuropean EVs to cost up to £3,600 more in UK/EU markets under post-Brexit rules
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the EU and UK to strike an immediate agreement to avoid damaging Brexit tariffs on EVs.
