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Swansway calls for continued consumer education on EVs
Swansway Motor Group is calling for continued consumer education around electric vehicles after recent research revealed that two thirds of UK drivers have no plans to switch to an EV. It said the findings highlight the importance of building customer…
Alan Day to open multi-million-pound flagship Kia site in North London
Alan Day Motor Group will open a new multi-million-pound, 80,000 square-foot Kia site, on Garrick Road in West Hendon this summer. The facility will have capacity for more than 200 new and used vehicles, offering an extensive vehicle selection alongside…
Lookers opens Kia Passenger Vehicle & PBV Centre in Gateshead
Lookers has created a dual-purpose Kia Passenger Vehicle and Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) Commercial Vehicle Centre on Derwentwater Road, Dunston, in Gateshead. The state-of-the-art facility is open seven days a week, offering private and business customers direct access to Kia’s…
Any changes to ZEV need to be ‘realistic and deliverable’ says NFDA
The automotive sector has responded to reports over the weekend the government is set to water down ZEV sales targets. Sue Robinson, chief executive of the NFDA, said: “NFDA has consistently supported the transition to zero-emission vehicles, but it is…
Ford launches online store for certified genuine used parts
Ford has teamed up with Autonative its ecommerce aftersales partner and vehicle dismantler Charles Trent to launch the Ford Certified Used Parts online store. The platform brings together Ford’s engineering and quality standards, Charles Trent’s expertise in vehicle dismantling and…
Peugeot E-208 GTi pricing confirmed
Peugeot has revealed that prices for the E-208 GTi start from £34,995 The new E-208 GTi remains incredibly close to the original 2025 concept and builds on the continued commercial success of the Peugeot 208 range. Christophe Auriault, E 208…
Volvo Cars Letchworth £3mn showroom is open
Volvo Cars Letchworth, a new £3 million Volvo retail centre, has opened in Letchworth Garden City. The showroom has created 20 jobs in the local community and brings a premium Scandinavian-inspired customer experience to the area. Andrew Gore, managing director…