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Industry UK new car market suffers worst February for 60 years

UK new car market suffers worst February for 60 years

Industry body says it's "essential" showrooms reopen as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2021
Industry Europe: Plug-in car market expands in January 2021 by 50 percent

Europe: Plug-in car market expands in January 2021 by 50 percent

We would not pay too much attention to the model rank this time, as it was an unusual month.
By Mark Kane 01 March 2021
Industry SUVs now make up almost half of all European new car sales

SUVs now make up almost half of all European new car sales

They now make up 44 percent of the new car market.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2021
Industry European countries listed by plug-in electric car market share in Q1-Q4 2020

European countries listed by plug-in electric car market share in Q1-Q4 2020

Let's take a look at where plug-ins are selling the best in comparison to the overall market.
By Mark Kane 22 February 2021
Official Everything we know about Ford's electrification plan for Europe

Everything we know about Ford's electrification plan for Europe

Within this decade, Ford intends to basically move from 0% electric cars to 100% electric cars.
By Mark Kane 19 February 2021
Industry Passenger plug-in electric car sales in Europe: Q1-Q4 2020 by country

Passenger plug-in electric car sales in Europe: Q1-Q4 2020 by country

Let's take a look at which countries plug-in cars are selling the best in.
By Mark Kane 19 February 2021
Industry Car sales expected to boom when lockdown is lifted

Car sales expected to boom when lockdown is lifted

At least that's what online car supermarket BuyACar believes.
By James Fossdyke 18 February 2021
Industry Brits still prefer to buy cars in showrooms, rather than online

Brits still prefer to buy cars in showrooms, rather than online

Almost two-thirds say they won't buy cars online.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2021
Industry UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites

UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites

Industry body wants showrooms to re-open as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 10 February 2021
00:30 Official Land Rover reminisces with one million Range Rover Sport units sold

Land Rover reminisces with one million Range Rover Sport units sold

One of the best-selling Land Rovers has hit a milestone.
By Jacob Oliva 08 February 2021
Industry UK car market shrinks to 1970-level but plug-ins continue to rise

UK car market shrinks to 1970-level but plug-ins continue to rise

Kia Niro EV (e-Niro) was the best selling all-electric model in the opening month of 2021. The plug-in segment is expanding.
By Mark Kane 05 February 2021
Industry Global plug-in electric car sales December 2020: Over 570,000 sold

Global plug-in electric car sales December 2020: Over 570,000 sold

More than 3 million plug-in electric cars were sold in 2020.
By Mark Kane 03 February 2021
Industry Move over VW, Toyota is the world’s best-selling automaker again

Move over VW, Toyota is the world’s best-selling automaker again

The Japanese automaker reclaims the title it lost five years ago.
By Anthony Alaniz 29 January 2021
Corporate / Financial Europe: Volkswagen ID.3 was second best selling car in December 2020

Europe: Volkswagen ID.3 was second best selling car in December 2020

The Tesla Model 3 was third, but the company has lost most of its market share.
By Mark Kane 28 January 2021
Industry Europe became the world's biggest plug-in electric car market in 2020

Europe became the world's biggest plug-in electric car market in 2020

A huge new record in December brought the total volume to over 1.36 million sold in 2020.
By Mark Kane 27 January 2021
Corporate / Financial Subaru committed to Europe despite 'ridiculous' sales in 2020

Subaru committed to Europe despite 'ridiculous' sales in 2020

The company is not sugarcoating the situation, admitting last year's numbers were "insane."
By Adrian Padeanu 25 January 2021
Industry You may hate what BMW M is doing, but it's setting sales records

You may hate what BMW M is doing, but it's setting sales records

It’s more than just a nose.
By Matthew Crisara 20 January 2021
Corporate / Financial Jaguar Land Rover plug-in car sales exceeded 11% of total sales in Q4 2020

Jaguar Land Rover plug-in car sales exceeded 11% of total sales in Q4 2020

The company gradually expanded its PHEV lineup to eight models.
By Mark Kane 18 January 2021
General Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour in 2020

Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour in 2020

Just three in every 10 new cars were not painted grey, black, white or silver.
By James Fossdyke 18 January 2021
Corporate / Financial Porsche Taycan sales exceed 20,000 in 2020

Porsche Taycan sales exceed 20,000 in 2020

More than one in ten Porsches sold globally in Q4 was all-electric.
By Mark Kane 13 January 2021
Corporate / Financial In 2020, Volkswagen brand sold more than 212,000 plug-in electric cars

In 2020, Volkswagen brand sold more than 212,000 plug-in electric cars

The all-electric car sales tripled thanks to the Volkswagen ID.3, which accounts for a quarter of the total plug-ins sold.
By Mark Kane 13 January 2021
Corporate / Financial Jaguar I-PACE sales hit new record high in Q4 2020

Jaguar I-PACE sales hit new record high in Q4 2020

Although the full year of 2020 is down a little bit.
By Mark Kane 13 January 2021
Industry UK plug-in electric car sales tripled in December 2020

UK plug-in electric car sales tripled in December 2020

Tesla Model 3 was the best selling model for the month, while Volkswagen ID.3 was fourth! ICE sales are in reverse.
By Mark Kane 11 January 2021
Industry More than 200,000 new EVs to hit UK roads this year

More than 200,000 new EVs to hit UK roads this year

DriveElectric's managing director says increased choice will fuel further growth.
By James Fossdyke 11 January 2021
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