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Inside the LEVC L380 people carrier which will compete in the UK's new MPV market from 2026

LEVC reveals its first car to go on sale in the UK

Geely-owned LEVC has revealed its first car that will go on sale in the UK will be a people carrier. It already sells vans and taxis.

Manufacturer News 18 Apr

Pentagon enjoys early BYD success, plans for greater presence

Pentagon Motor Group is enjoying significant early sales success with Chinese manufacturer BYD.

23 Jan

Grainger Motor Group acquires EMG Anglia, nears AM100 scale

EMG Anglia’s share capital has been acquired by GMG East Ltd, a new company owned by car retail brothers Harry and Neal Grainger’s Grainger Motor Group.

Car dealer news 19 Jan

New Toyota electric cars will help brand with ZEV mandate

Toyota has revealed two more cars which will feature among the six dedicated electric vehicles (EVs) it wants to introduce by 2026.

EV and hybrids 4 Dec

Fisker 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.

Manufacturer insight 22 Nov

Launch report: Smart #1 is a spacious and keenly priced choice for EV buyers

The #1 marks an important step forward for Smart. It’s stylish, well-equipped and good to drive.

car review 18 Aug

Chery aims first Omoda car in UK to outsell Skoda Karoq

Omoda, a car brand from China's automotive giant Chery, has its sights set on 15,000 UK sales of the Omoda 5 next year after it launches here at the end of 2023.

new car news 15 Aug

Lexus dealers to compete in B-segment car sales with LBX hybrid

Lexus dealers will open their order books in October for the smallest car the prestige brand has ever offered UK drivers, the LBX compact SUV.

new car news 11 Aug

A 70 electric miles Range Rover Sport won Hybrid Car of the Year

A significant overhaul for the third generation Range Rover Sport has elevated not only its core attributes as a luxury SUV but also its environmental credentials, hence the plug-in hybrid version winning the AM Award for Hybrid Vehicle of the Year

Manufacturer insight 25 Jul

Driver Power survey reveals UK car drivers’ favourite new cars

The latest Driver Power survey results reveal UK car drivers’ favourite new cars.

Market insight 14 Jun

Derren Martin, head of UK valuations at Cap HPI

First ever Cap HPI Car of the Year Awards winners to be revealed by AM

The UK car retail sector’s best-performing used cars are set to be celebrated when AM reveals the Cap HPI Car of the Year Awards winners later this week.

Supplier news 18 Apr

BYD ATTO 3 after Euro NCAP crash testing

Euro NCAP conducted a record number of safety tests in 2022

Euro NCAP tested a record number of vehicles last year, with a total of 73 safety ratings published for new and existing car models.

Euro NCAP 26 Jan

Dacia strengthens re-brand as new models arrive in UK

Dacia has welcomed the first batch of vehicles that feature its new corporate identity, ahead of their arrival in UK showrooms.

Dacia UK 4 Jan

AM's most hotly-anticipated new cars of 2023

2023 is set to be an exciting year for new cars, with multiple new brands set to disrupt the UK market and a variety of unique and distinctive new models from existing manufacturers.

new car news 3 Jan

Wessex Garages become UK's third Great Wall Motors Ora franchisee

GWM Ora to build up UK dealer network in 2023

The dealer network for the UK's newest car brand entrant, GWM Ora, is hoped to reach 16 locations by the end of 2023 as sales of its electric vehicles mount up.

EV and hybrids 16 Nov

MG's £25,995 electric MG4 hatchback to arrive in September

The new MG4 from MG Motor UK will arrive in showroooms this autumn, priced from £25,995.

MG Motor UK 12 Aug

Nissan boosts Qashqai efficiency with new hybrid e-Power engine

Nissan has introduced a new powertrain for its best-selling Qashqai crossover, which promises to improve fuel efficiency and deliver the driving experience of an electric model.

nissan 1 Jul