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Kia EV2 latest in line-up to qualify for Government Electric Car Grant
Kia’s EV2 Long Range is the brand’s latest model eligible for the maximum Band 1 Government Electric Car Grant (ECG), reducing the vehicle’s OTR price by £3,750 with the entry level version now priced from just £24,245. This new grant…
H.R. Owen deploys Autofinity ViHUB inventory and marketing platform
H.R. Owen has deployed Autofinity’s ViHUB inventory and marketing platform across its dealerships. A single hub where new, used and pipeline vehicles can be managed, marketed and updated in one place will provide improved efficiencies, faster speed to market, increased…
Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental named top-rated rental provider in UK
Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental has been named as the highest-rated UK car hire company in the latest Which? car hire survey. The survey looked at more than 3,600 customers who had hired a vehicle over the previous two…
Jaecoo, Chinese brands lead UK registration figures
Chinese brands lead the UK registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Jaecoo has grown its market share by 2.19 percentage points, according to year-to-date data, to 2.99%. Victor Zhang, managing director of Omoda &…
Revive! secures investment from Mobeus Equity Partners
Revive! Auto Innovations has secured investment from Mobeus Equity Partners. The next phase of expansion, combining a proven and scalable franchise model with institutional investment, will follow the planned retirement of co-founder Terry Mullen. Mark Llewellyn, managing director, said: “This…
Thurlow Nunn Norwich and Luton sites awarded Vauxhall LCV Professional Van Centre status
Thurlow Nunn’s Norwich and Luton dealerships have been awarded Vauxhall LCV Professional Van Centre status. The status is awarded to dealerships that meet strict selection criteria, including the ability to provide comprehensive sales and service support. Simon Grylls, Thurlow Nunn…
Van registrations reveal EV transition lag
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose 12.2% in June to 31,602 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The third consecutive month of growth saw first half registrations increase by 1.7% to 158,648 units,…