Ssangyong Motors UK signs new roadside assistance contract with RAC
SsangYong Motors UK has signed a new contract with the RAC to provide roadside assistance services to SsangYong customers from 1 January 2022.
ŠKODA ENYAQ iV and ŠKODA FABIA declared “Best-in-class Cars of 2021” in Euro NCAP test
Top marks for ŠKODA: The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has declared the all-electric ŠKODA ENYAQ iV SUV and the fourth-generation ŠKODA FABIA best-in-class for the 2021 test year. This means the two models were the safest of all vehicles tested in their respective classes in 2021.
16 new dealers in 12 months for SsangYong Motors UK
In the midst of uncertainty in the global automotive sector, SsangYong Motors UK has confirmed the introduction of 16 new dealerships, 14 of which are ex-Mitsubishi sales dealers, located across the country in the last 12 months.
BBR Supercharger Upgrades - Up to 300 BHP available for Mazda MX-5 / Miata NC models
Exciting news from the world’s leading Mazda MX-5 tuning specialist - BBR. Famed for its high-performance upgrades, throughout 2021 BBR has been working with Rotrex Superchargers to develop forthcoming upgrades for the majority of Mazda MX-5 NA, NB and ND models.
Vauxhall takes triple honours at 2022 Company Car & Van Awards
Vauxhall has been named a triple winner at the 2022 Company Car & Van Awards. The Vauxhall Corsa took home the ‘Small Car of the Year 2022’ title, while Vauxhall’s Vivaro and Vivaro-e were named ‘Medium Van of the Year 2022’ and ‘Medium Electric Van of the Year 2022’.
Double awards success for Volvo’s plug-in hybrid electric technology
Volvo’s development of its plug-in hybrid electric technology has been recognised with two prestigious industry awards.
SAIETTA posts impressive half-year results to cap a successful year of growth
SAIETTA Group plc (Saietta), a specialist in high-tech advanced e-mobility propulsion, has announced strong first half year sales and profit performance that further boosts the company’s growth trajectory.
Vauxhall revises electric car pricing policy in response to Government Plug-in Car Grant changes
Vauxhall has repositioned the pricing of its all-electric Corsa-e and Mokka-e models in light of the recent changes to the Government’s Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) meaning that the Vauxhall electric car range now starts from £25,805 on-the-road (including PiCG).
Citroën scoops trio of wins in DrivingElectric Awards
Citroën’s list of UK accolades for its ë-LCV range continues to grow with ë-Berlingo Van and ë-Dispatch Electric winning ‘Best Small Electric Van’ and ‘Best Medium Electric Van’ respectively in the DrivingElectric Awards 2022.
RML’s first road car nears completion
After nearly 40 years building and preparing some of the world’s greatest road and race cars wearing other OEM’s names, RML is now tantalisingly close to completing Short Wheelbase ‘Car Zero’, the first model to carry the company’s own name and logo, and the pre-cursor to a limited series-production run. The pre-production prototype is revealed
Kia continues sales momentum in November
Kia UK has maintained momentum with a strong performance throughout November, according to the latest registrations figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Delivered as promised: BMW Group hands over one-millionth electrified vehicle and achieves next milestone in transformation
Shortly before the end of the year, the BMW Group celebrated the delivery of its one-millionth electrified vehicle: Pieter Nota, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Customer, Brands and Sales handed over the milestone vehicle, a BMW iX xDrive40 (Power consumption in kWh/100 km: 22.5-19.3 WLTP),
Honda e:TECHNOLOGY Translator cuts through the electric vehicle terminology confusion
New research from Honda Motor Europe has revealed a knowledge gap for petrol and diesel drivers when it comes to electrified vehicles. Data collected from 5,000 current drivers of petrol and diesel cars across Europe shows that nearly two-thirds (61%) of drivers find researching hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) too confusing, due to technical
MG achieves a record 383% sales increase in November as New ZS EV arrives in showrooms
MG Motor UK has set yet more records recording an astonishing 383.1% sales increase in the same month that the New MG ZS EV arrived in the brand’s rapidly developing dealer network..
Ford Operates Autonomous Vehicle Research with DP World
Ford Motor Company and DP World London Gateway have conducted a trial with a simulated autonomous vehicle to demonstrate how useful such future technology could be to those managing – and employed on – large worksites.
Nissan charges ahead with EV36Zero plans in the UK with new solar farm
Nissan has been given the green light to install an additional 20MW solar farm at its UK plant, the next milestone for its EV36Zero project and the company’s journey to carbon neutrality.
SYNETIQ announces industry-leading 96.3% vehicle recycling figure
SYNETIQ has announced an increase in its vehicle recycling capabilities, as it continues to develop operational processes and efficiencies.
Increases in the number of different powertrains mean car manufacturers must adapt to complexity
ABB-sponsored report highlights the challenges faced by car manufacturers as the transition to electrified vehicles gathers pace, bringing with it the need to manage huge complexity in assembly and supply chains.
Kia part of major industry investment in IONITY
Kia has made a further investment in IONITY, Europe’s leading ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging network. As a shareholder, Kia has teamed up with IONITY’s other investors to raise a further €700 million aimed at expanding its network of high-power charging points across the continent.
Renault Retail Group switches its 160+ courtesy car fleet to all-electric power
Renault Retail Group is providing customers with a highly convenient real-world taste of electric vehicles by switching all its courtesy cars to the Renault Zoe E-Tech.
The Concept Recharge visualises Volvo Cars’ path towards sustainable mobility
Labelled a manifesto for Volvo Cars’ future, the pure electric Concept Recharge does much more than showcase the company’s future design language and product strategy.
First Aston Martin Valkyrie customer car complete
The first customers will soon receive their game-changing Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercars. The ultra-luxury British car manufacturer announced today that the highly anticipated Valkyrie coupe has entered full production and the first customer car is now complete, with deliveries planned in the coming weeks.
Polestar to car industry at COP26: too little, too slowly
As the COP26 conference prepares for transport day, Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, calls for an accelerated shift to climate neutral mobility and increased transparency from the car industry in order to meet climate ambitions.
Kia tops monthly electric sales charts in October thanks to EV6
Kia UK has recorded its best-ever October sales, according to new registrations data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Citroën helps the Greek island of Chalki on its way to being a smart and sustainably minded island
Citroën is proud to invest in the Greek island of Chalki and take part in the pioneering project to transform the island into an area focussed on sustainability. Chalki has become a ‘laboratory’ in Europe where green energy transition is being implemented with several partners which are all leaders in their fields of expertise such as Syngelidis