BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles or plug-in hybrid and fully electric, has passed the significant milestone of 100,000 new car registrations in the UK.
This feat is particularly significant given that BYD sales only commenced with the ATTO 3 in March 2023. Since that time, the range has expanded from one model to ten.
Aston Martin Lagonda losses are bigger than expected but showing signs of slowing in its latest accounts.
The luxury carmaker with a plant in South Wales saw pre-tax losses widen to £88.7m in its second quarter from £61.2m a year ago, a it slumped into the red by £154.2m overall in the first half but underlying operating losses narrowed to £52m in the second quarter from £57m a year ago.
Mazda UK is stepping up its focus on the used car market and has unveiled a new Mazda Selected approved used car programme.
With Mazda dealers significantly increasing the volume of used stock, the new scheme supports driving used car sales through Mazda’s dealer network, all while ensuring customers are still offered the very best choice and peace-of-mind when it comes to buying a pre-owned Mazda.
This Summer, Suzuki offer two exciting Special Editions to the Vitara Hybrid and S-Cross Hybrid ranges.
Badged as Kuro, meaning black in Japanese, the Special Edition models based on the Ultra Allgrip, feature unique trim upgrades for both exterior and interior as well as a choice of standard dual-tone or single-tone metallic colour options.
DENZA has confirmed UK pricing and specifications of the BAO 5, the first SUV (above) from the premium technology-focused brand.
Prices start from £69,500 recommended retail price for the Elegance trim, and £78,880 for the Ultimate. and they have high equipment levels and height adjustable suspension for off-road tasks.
BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 customers can now benefit from the full £3,750 electric car grant on qualifying models1 as BMW becomes the first premium German marque eligible for the government-backed scheme.
The eligibility of both compact all-electric models marks an important step in broadening access to BMW’s all-electric product portfolio, with selected variants now available for less than comparable internal combustion powered BMW X1 and BMW X2 models.
Hyundai Motor UK said the KONA Electric has been approved for the full £3,750 retail grant as part of the Electric Car Grant scheme.
Previously approved at the Band 2 level of £1,500, customers from today now benefit from an additional £2,250 as the enhanced grant follows a successful review of the environmental credentials of the KONA Electric’s supply chain and manufacturing process.
