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Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback priced to take on VW ID. 3
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (528+ words) Leapmotor has revealed prices for its new B05 electric hatchback, which arrives this summer to take on the Vauxhall Astra Electric and Volkswagen ID. 3. The Golf-sized hatchback, which The Golf-sized hatchback, which "combines innovation, affordability and bold style, will be priced at…...
Hemel Hempstead MP hears local business concerns on EV transition
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (366+ words) David Taylor, MP for Hemel Hempstead, visited LCV Finance & Leasing in Hemel Hempstead to hear directly from a local business about the challenges facing the vehicle leasing sector as it supports businesses and drivers through the transition to zero-emission vehicles....
Vauxhall Astra orders open with new petrol auto and cheaper Astra Electric
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (344+ words) Vauxhall has opened orders for its revamped Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, marked out by a new petrol automatic version, cheaper Astra Electric and price parity on estate versions. The eighth-generation family car has been revised for 2026 with latest design…...
Nissan Ariya electric crossover gets new looks and tech
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (404+ words) Nissan has updated the Ariya with refreshed design, enhanced ride comfort and new features to support everyday electric driving. The electric crossover, first launched in 2021, has been updated for the 2026 model year and will go on sale from June, with…...
Fleets power best April since 2019 as UK hits two millionth electric car milestone
4+ week, 1+ day ago (931+ words) The UK new car market soared 24. 0% in April as the market rebounded from the introduction of new taxes for EVs last year. A total of 149, 247 new April is traditionally a low-volume month following the plate change in March, but this…...
Stealth" EV charging downgrades hitting fleet productivity, AFP warns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has raised serious questions regarding the legality and ethics of "over-the-air" (OTA) software updates that downgrade the capabilities of company cars and vans already in service. The industry body " which will be at tomorrow…...
Compliance, cybersecurity and V2 G to dominate UK EV charging market in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (151+ words) Cybersecurity, V2 G commercialisation and regulatory enforcement are the defining challenges for charge point operators this year, new research from Versinetic finds. In its newly published analysis, the charge point solutions provider has identified that the UK EV vehicle charging market…...
Major fleet electrification TCO benefits held back by structural barriers
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (463+ words) Corporate fleet electrification represents a significant economic and climate opportunity for Europe but barriers must be addressed to unlock full potential, a new report finds. Analysis by EY Analysis by EY and Eurelectric reveals that transitioning Europe's corporate fleets could…...
EVs'more likely to be fixed at roadside'than petrol or diesel cars
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) Electric vehicles are more likely to be'successfully'repaired at the roadside than petrol or diesel cars, despite driver concerns to the contrary. The AA and Autotrader surveyed more than But fresh data from the AA reveals that'EVs are more likely to…...
Vauxhall and Zoopla initiative to help drivers find homes with EV charging access
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (339+ words) Vauxhall and property website Zoopla have partnered to help drivers find electric vehicle charging close to homes on the market. Under the collaboration, part of Vauxhall's Electric Streets of Britain campaign, Zoopla has introduced new online tools that provide vital…...