The UK new car market remained stable in August, down just -1.3%, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In what is traditionally one of the quietest months of the year for new car sales, with many b…
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‘Electric Boost’ makes the All-New Dacia Spring even more affordable
The All-New Dacia Spring – the UK’s most affordable new electric car – is now even more accessible after Dacia has introduced a new limited-time ‘Electric Boost’, which drops the monthly payment to as little as £158 via a four-year, 3.9% APR representa…
BYD UK expands DOLPHIN lineup with Active and Boost trims
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), announced the arrival of two new trim additions, Active and Boost to the pure-electric BYD DOLPHIN, completing the line up with the already popular BYD DOLPHIN Comfort and Design trim…
2025 Kia EV6: UK pricing and specification announced
Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the new Kia EV6, with orders opening from today for the brand’s refreshed electric crossover. Like the EV3 and EV9, the new EV6 is offered with three grades for buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’…
UK’s EV drivers can plug-in for profit with Ohme
Ohme, the UK-based EV home charging company, has been helping EV drivers to plug-in for profit with the CrowdFlex energy trial. The CrowdFlex trial is an Ofgem project involving Ohme, led by the Electricity System Operator for Great Britain, ESO. Ohme’…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat to make UK debut at CarFest 2024
The highly-anticipated Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID. Buzz 7-seat will make its UK debut at CarFest 2024 from 23-25 August 2024. Visitors to CarFest, the UK’s biggest family fundraising festival, will be the first to see the longer wheelbase varian…
UK: Battery-electric car market share reached 18.5% in July
The UK new car market rose by 2.5% in July, delivering two years of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 147,517 new cars reaching the road, it was the best performance for…
Toyota PROACE MAX large-sized electric commercial van now available to order
Toyota’s first large-sized commercial van in Europe, the PROACE MAX, is now on sale in the UK with a choice of battery-electric (BEV) or diesel powertrains. The BEV system produces 200kW (268bhp/270 DIN hp) and 410Nm or torque and has an official (…
Milence to build electric truck charging hub in the UK
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, announces the development of its first charging hub in the UK. Construction has now commenced and is underway, with the hub scheduled to be operational with the comple…
Volvo UK expands model range with new entry-level EX30 and more luxurious XC90 trim levels
Volvo Cars UK is extending its EX30 range with the introduction of a new entry-level Core specification, making the multi-award-winning fully electric small SUV an affordable prospect for more customers. Joining the established Plus and Ultra grades in…
