Natalie Middleton
Omoda and Jaecoo ‘redefine’ plug-in hybrids with new Super Hybrid System
Omoda and Jaecoo have debuted new plug-in hybrid technology specifically adapted to meet the needs of the UK market.
Alpine kicks off electric future with A290 hot hatch arrival
Alpine, Renault’s performance division, has opened orders for its A290 electric hot hatch, priced from £33,500.
GWM Ora 03 electric hatch revamped with new GT
GWM UK has made over its Ora 03 line-up with new pricing and a range-topping GT.
New alarm to deter EV charger cable theft
A new device that could crack down on the rising problem of EV charger cable theft and vandalism has launched in the UK.
Domino’s trials fully electric delivery vans
Domino’s Pizza Group is putting fully electric delivery vans to the test, advancing its work to go net zero.
Electric van startup Canoo files for bankruptcy
Electric van startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and announced that it is ceasing operations “immediately” and liquidating its assets.
Used electric vehicle sales at record levels
Used electric vehicle sales have soared to record levels, BCA has reported.
Stellantis electric compact vans now available in new trim
Stellantis Pro One has introduced a new mid-range trim level across its compact van line-up, bringing improved connectivity and practicality.
Green startup secures major funding to decarbonise commercial EVs
Aegis Energy is to launch the first clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles in the UK with the help of major new funding.
DKV Mobility advances plans for largest GB charging network
DKV Mobility, a leading platform for international mobility services, has advanced its plans for charging and fleet management innovations with the appointment of a GB country manager.
Volvo and the Eden Project extend partnership to 2027
The Eden Project has renewed its partnership with Volvo Car UK under the firms’ shared vision and ambition for a safer, sustainable future.
Polestar 7 confirmed as Europe-built premium compact SUV
Polestar has confirmed plans to add a premium compact SUV to its electric car range, squaring up to the Porsche Macan.
BT scraps plans to turn green boxes into EV chargers
BT Group has axed plans to convert up to 60,000 old green street cabinets into public EV chargers.
Royal Mail’s 6,000th EV joins fleet
Royal Mail has deployed its 6,000th electric vehicle, bolstering the company’s position as one of the largest electric delivery fleets in the UK.
Vauxhall Frontera SUV on sale with electric and petrol versions under £24k
Vauxhall has opened orders for its Frontera SUV, priced from £23,495 for both electric and petrol models.
Truline continues switch to electric vans with Prohire
Truline has updated its fleet of light commercial vans with latest electric vehicles as part of a major renewal of its 500-strong fleet.
Market disruption from EVs will accelerate UK automotive change in 2025
Mistrust of valuation forecasts, more vehicle recalls and the challenge of closing an ‘EV servicing gap’ will define Britain’s struggling automotive market in 2025, according to ADS.
Almost nine in 10 new cars in Norway now fully electric
Norway has set a new record for electric car sales, continuing its pioneering track record for the EV market.
EVs boost BVRLA leasing fleet growth but storm warning for RVs
The BVRLA’s car lease member fleet rose 3.3% in Q3 2024 on the back of booming salary sacrifice demand and rising business contract hire (BCH) uptake but the association has issued a ‘storm warning’ … Read More »
Volkswagen ID.7 racks up 584 miles on single charge
Volkswagen’s fully electric ID.7 has beaten its own range record in efficiency tests.
