The Jaguar Type 00 debuted at Paris Fashion week in ‘Ultramarine Blue’, the first time the model has been seen in this colour. Actor Barry Keoghan arrived at the entrance of The Peninsula Paris in the vehicle. Rawdon Glover, MD Jaguar at JLR, said: “Paris is synonymous with art & creativity, two of the key passion points for Jaguar. “This ...
Read More »Kia EV3 is UK Car of the Year 2025
The Kia EV3 has been named ‘UK Car of the Year 2025’ in a decision made by 31 industry experts. The EV3 is Kia’s newest EV on sale, representing the next step in the company’s ‘Plan S’ strategy. The vehicle has a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. Paul Philpott, President & CEO of Kia UK, ...
Read More »Kia unveils EV4 saloon and hatchback models
Kia has unveiled the EV4, showcasing the saloon and hatchback models. The EV4 reflects Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy as it blends sharp, distinctive lines with bold, technical detailing. The design of the EV4 saloon and the EV4 hatchback models ensures both look at home on urban streets or continent-crossing adventures. Karim Habib, Executive VP and head of Kia global ...
Read More »International Motors to drive UK Xpeng sales through 20 dealerships
Chinese car brand Xpeng plans to have 20 dealerships in the UK by year-end. The company has teamed up with distributor International Motors to drive UK sales. The first car to come to the UK is the all-electric mid-size SUV Xpeng G6, with prices starting at £39,990 and deliveries beginning March 2025. Xpeng kicked off its European expansion entering Norway in ...
Read More »WSG names most reliable used family car of 2024
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) crowned the Honda Civic the most reliable used family car of 2024 due its low claim rate of just 7.54%. The findings are based on a sample of 5,000 vehicle repair claims paid by WSG between 1st January and 31st December 2024 across used family cars, excluding models with less than 300 sales across WSG’s dealer ...
Read More »VW to reveal entry-level electric model show car in March
Volkswagen will present the show car for its new €20,000 entry-level electric model to the public at the beginning of March. The world premiere of the production model is scheduled for 2027. VW’s new electric small car lineup includes compact all-electric vehicles. The first new model will be the production version of the ID. 2all show car which will reach ...
Read More »GWM launches new ORA 03 line-up for 2025
GWM UK has launched a new ORA 03 model lineup for 2025, with revised pricing starting from £24,995 and a new range-topping GT variant. The range will be available from any of the 35+ GWM UK retailers across the UK. The new versions will go on sale for pre-orders from 21 January, with first customer handovers expected in March. The ...
Read More »Jaecoo UK launch vehicle renamed JAECOO 7 SHS
Omoda and Jaecoo unveiled the JAECOO 7’s Super Hybrid System (SHS) with a name change for the vehicle. Previously named the JAECOO 7 PHEV, the vehicle will now be referred to as the JAECOO 7 SHS. The vehicle, now available for purchase with UK deliveries starting from 31 January, is the first model to feature this system. The SHS ensures ...
Read More »Volkswagen announces prices and specification for new Transporter
Volkswagen has announced prices and specification for the new Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van. Prices start from £30,9951 for the TDI variant and £41,9651 for the BEV model, or £399 per month on Business Contract Hire. The van comes with an enhanced warranty and service plan, the Volkswagen 5+ Promise: comprising five services, two MOTs, a five-year warranty and five years’ ...
Read More »Isuzu campaigns to drive sales of pick-ups before April Budget tax hike
Isuzu UK is running a promotional campaign to push sales of pick-ups before prices increase as a result of changes to taxation announced in the Budget. Its BIK campaign is encouraging customers to buy D-Max pick-ups before the tax changes come into effect in April 2025. From this date double cab pick-ups will no longer be classified as commercial vehicles ...
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