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Carmakers CO2 emissions cut gives new hope to avoiding fines

Car manufacturers are achieving significant reductions in average emissions levels, putting them on track to hit targets set by the European Commission.

26 Oct

Fiat 500 electric: prices, specification and range

Fiat has confirmed the all-new fully electric 500 will be priced from £19,995 (on-the-road inc grant) when it goes on sale in December.

26 Oct

‘No deal’ price hike threat to electric vehicles

Fleets face having to spend an extra £2.8 billion on EVs over the next five years, with 'no deal' set to increase plug-in vehicle costs by thousands of pounds.

23 Oct

BMW recalls plug-in hybrid models due to fire risk

BMW is recalling 3,000 plug-in hybrid models in the UK due to battery fire concerns.

21 Oct

VW ID3 receives five stars in Euro NCAP test

The all-electric VW ID3 has achieved the highest possible score in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test.

21 Oct

Suzuki Across plug-in hybrid SUV priced from £45,599

Suzuki has confirmed the pricing of its new Toyota RAV4-based Across plug-in hybrid SUV, which goes on sale in November.

21 Oct

Publish company car tax tables to 2030, says AFP

The Association of Fleet Professionals says fleets need to be able to plan EV strategies if a ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars is brought forward.

21 Oct

Force fleets to electrify cars and vans within a decade, says SSE

The Government is being urged to only allow businesses to operate pure electric cars and vans from 2030.

20 Oct

Renault adds E-Tech hybrid models to Arkana, Megane and Captur ranges

Renault has confirmed it is to expand the reach of its E-Tech hybrid powertrains across more models.

16 Oct

Fleets want more supplier support for electric vehicle adoption

A third of fleets want much more supplier support to transition to EVs, according to a survey by Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS).

16 Oct

Renault reveals all-electric Megane and Dacia Spring

Renault has revealed an EV version of its Megane that will go on sale in 2022 and will launch 'the most affordable EV in Europe' with the new Dacia Spring.

15 Oct

Four more charge point firms join Electric Juice Network

A further four electric vehicle (EV) charge point companies have joined Octopus Energy’s Electric Juice Network.

15 Oct

EV supply threat lifted with new Government CO2 targets

Tough new carbon emissions targets for carmakers after a warning a lack of legislation could threaten UK electric vehicle (EV) supply in 2021.

15 Oct

Police Scotland to add 180 Hyundai Kona Electrics to fleet

Hyundai has been awarded an initial contract to supply 180 Kona Electric 64kWh vehicles to Police Scotland, it’s largest pure electric fleet deal to date.

14 Oct

Electric vehicle supply warning without new emissions regulations

EVs are set to treble their market share in Europe this year, but an environmental campaign group is warning the UK could face long lead times in 2021.

13 Oct