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Kia PV5 Cargo is named What Car? Van of the Year.
The new Kia PV5 Cargo has been named What Car? Van of the Year. The judging panel praised Kia’s first van for its carrying ability, real-world range, driver comfort and aftercare package, including a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty. The PV5 Cargo…
Swansway director Peter Smyth hits out at ZEV Mandate
Swansway director Peter Smyth has hit put at the ZEV Mandate, which is forcing dealers to try and sell EVs to customers who do not want them. Speaking to Jim Norton, the The Telegraph reported” “What we’re witnessing right now…
Transport Committee meeting on Supercharging the EV transition
The Transport Committee hosted the second evidence session of the inquiry into supercharging the EV transition yesterday morning. The first panel focused on cars, with the Committee exploring whether car grants have really worked to help drive the EV transition.…
Motorpoint to open new supermarket in Leeds this summer
Motorpoint is to open a new outlet in Leeds in the summer, bringing the total number of centres in its network to 22. It said it was investing £15m in the with redevelopment in progress. Located on Whitehall Road, close…
Blog: China Calling, AI in Vegas, MT Interview with Chris Clark, MD John Clark
Check out the latest issue of Motor Trader in print and online which takes a close and pragmatic look at new Chinese brands already in the market and those set to make an impact in 2026. In ‘The big push’…
Peter Cooper Motor Group sells Kia PBV at Hedge End dealership
The Peter Cooper Motor Group is now selling the all-electric Kia PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) van range at its Hedge End dealership. All vans come with the KIA 7-year / 100,000-mile manufacturer warranty. The company already sells a wide range…
Vertu Toyota Hamilton supports Scotland spinal injury charity
Vertu Toyota Hamilton is supporting Spinal Injuries Scotland, a charity dedicated to assisting people in Scotland with a spinal cord injury. Initially founded in 1965 as the Scottish Paraplegic Association, Spinal Injuries Scotland operates across the country at outreach clinics…