EV and hybrids
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Aftersales 24 Jan
Hybrid and electric car servicing now target of Eurorepar garage network
Members of the Eurorepar Car Service network will be gearing up to target owners of hybrid and electric vehicles from later this year.
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Manufacturer 22 Jan
Stellantis launches BEV-native STLA Large Platform for D, E segments
Dodge and Jeep are to be the launch brands of Stellantis BEV-native STLA Large Platform with Alfa Romeo, Chrysler and Maserati to follow by 2027.
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First Drive 19 Jan
First Drive: Affordable and desirable Volvo EX30 EV brings fresh custom to Volvo dealers
The EX30 breaks the mould with a fresh, futuristic look that links it to the larger EX90 and a minimalist interior.
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Manufacturer 10 Jan
Kia prepares for electric van launches
At the CES Show Kia has revealed a concept range of electric vans that will be the foundation of its commercial vehicle sales from 2025.
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First Drive 7 Jan
Battery swaps and personal assistants: Nio EL6 ready to impress UK drivers
AM editor Tim Rose reviews the Nio EL6 electric SUV that is now on sale in some European markets
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Technology 12 Dec
Driver worries on EV battery lifespan could be holding back demand
Drivers’ concerns about the lifespan of second-hand EV batteries could still be a factor holding back sales of used EVs, according to research by AA Cars.
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Market Insight 12 Dec
Dealers concerned ZEV mandate will create forced EV market in 2024
Dealers have shared concerns that the Government's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate will create a forced new electric vehicle (EV) market in 2024.
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Manufacturer 11 Dec
Nio and Chinese EV brands ramp up battery swap rollout in Europe
Chinese brand Nio is rolling out its latest battery swap technology in Europe and has signed a deal with other Chinese brands to use the solution.
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Manufacturer 4 Dec
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.
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Supplier News 29 Nov
SMMT repeats calls for help to get the public into electric vehicles
The lack of incentivisation for private motorists to choose electric vehicles has again been highlighted by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders as it fears the uptake of zero emission vehicles is "plateauing".
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Supplier News 14 Nov
Long term hit to EV values expected by many dealers
The government’s move to stretch the electrification deadline to 2035 for new car sales will cause long-term volatility in the prices of electric cars, many dealers fear.
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Supplier News 14 Nov
UK on verge of 1 million electric car parc
Experts at Cap HPI arer forecasting that there will be one million BEVs on UK roads for the first time by February 2024.
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Market Insight 8 Nov
One in five buyers expect next car to be an EV: eBay Motors Group
Consumer appetite for electric vehicles is increasing with over half of all car buyers expecting their next purchase to be either an EV or hybrid.
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Used Cars 8 Nov
Plug-in to used EV profits at AM Live
Delegates to AM Live will gain tips and interesting data points and predictions that will help them make the most out of used electric vehicles (EV).
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Manufacturer 27 Oct
EV 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 Oct
Stellantis 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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Retailing 26 Oct
UK 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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Aftersales 25 Oct
How to guide customers with better EV aftercare support
Automotive retailers are becoming experts on electric vehicles themselves, but there are additional elements of support and aftercare needed to properly guide customers.
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First Drive 23 Oct
First Drive: FIAT 600e delivers La Dolce Vita for style-conscious families
Fiat dealers are getting a second electric vehicle, the family-focused Fiat 600e, which starts at £32,995.
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Technology 20 Oct
AM Live: How to create a digital and unified EV ecosystem
Delegates at this year’s AM Live will get some tips and advice on how to create a digital and unified electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem for customers that are making the switch.