“Simpson & Partners, the UK based sustainable EV manufacturer welcomes the UK Government’s reintroduction of the Electric Car Grant, offering up to £3,750 off new fully electric vehicles under £37,000. Bringing back this support originally phased out in 2022 marks a vital step in reducing the upfront cost barrier and accelerating the shift to low-carbon transport. The additional £63 million investment in EV charging infrastructure is equally encouraging. By addressing practical concerns like cross-pavement charging for households without driveways and depot charging for fleets, this scheme helps ensure the transition to electric mobility is accessible to more people, not just the early…

New Enyaq Cargo model fully compliant with LCV regulations Developed by Škoda UK and engineering firm Strongs Plastic Products Ltd Cargo model is available on the Enyaq 85 and the all-wheel drive Enyaq 85x battery Enyaq Cargo is available to fleet customers through the Škoda retail network Milton Keynes, 14 July 2025: Škoda UK has developed a new addition to its award-winning Enyaq range in the form of a commercial Cargo variant. The new model, which has been developed with conversion specialists Strongs Plastic Products Ltd, will be available exclusively to fleet customers via Škoda’s Area Fleet Managers. The Enyaq…

M6 J9 resurfacing areas of closure – National Highways network (Blue) local authority network (Red) Carriageway resurfacing works on the M6 Junction 9 roundabout will be taking place every night from Sunday 20 July to Friday 8 August between 10pm and 5am. Whilst working is taking place the whole roundabout, including exits from, and accesses to, the motorway will be closed. Anyone passing through or intending to use Junction 9 is advised to plan ahead of the roadworks taking place and be aware of the diversions in place if travelling northbound or southbound of the M6 or passing through…

Hyundai Motor UK has sold 48,777 vehicles in the first half of 2025, representing a 5.1% increase year-on-year, while maintaining its market share of the car market at 4.7%, matching the strong position achieved at the end of 2024. In the car and van market, total share is 4.1%. There are signs that the full year figures could be even stronger, with the new INSTER recording over 1,100 sales after only one full month on sale and the imminent start of deliveries for the new IONIQ 9. Hyundai Motor UK’s performance has been partly driven by significant momentum in the…

The Dacia Duster has been named ‘Best Small SUV’ in the 2025 Business Motoring Awards Duster was praised as “a thoroughly practical small SUV at a price that makes it highly affordable” Judged by a panel of industry experts, the Business Motoring Awards recognise vehicles that matter the most to SME operators Robust and adventurous Duster is available in four trim levels with three powertrains, plus a 4×4 option, with prices starting from £19,380 on-the-road Proving it’s just as good for business as it is for daily adventures, the Dacia Duster has been named the ‘Best Small SUV’ in the…

Simpson & Partners, the UK-based sustainable EV Charging company, is calling time on throwaway technology and encouraging consumers to question the longevity of their home electric car charger. With charging technology advancing as quickly as the electric cars themselves, Simpson & Partners estimates that over 100,000 chargers will end up in landfill by 2030 as they can’t be updated to keep pace with the latest tech. Mandy Simpson, co-founder of Simpson & Partners, said, ‘It’s time consumers knew the truth about charger lifespans – and some won’t last as long as the electric cars they charge. Building the electric vehicle…

Nearly a decade after its global debut, Nissan is launching the next generation of its unique e-POWER technology on the British-built Qashqai crossover. Comprehensively re-engineered for even better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and elevated refinement and set for production in Sunderland, New e-POWER will further smooth the transition from fuel towards zero emissions. First launched in the region four years ago, e-POWER was developed to deliver an electric-drive experience without the need to plug in – combining the smooth, effortless acceleration and refinement of an EV with the everyday convenience of traditional combustion power. The range and convenience of diesel,…

Millionth example of global smash-hit EV rolls off line in Xi’an, China Production milestone achieved just 27 months after model’s debut DOLPHIN SURF becomes fastest-selling A00-segment car in history BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, has officially marked the production of the one millionth DOLPHIN SURF, setting a new manufacturing benchmark for compact EVs. Known in China as the SEAGULL and Latin America as the DOLPHIN MINI, the DOLPHIN SURF has redefined what customers around the world can experience in a compact EV, by offering cutting-edge technologies, efficient packaging and no compromise on equipment or safety. The millionth…

Ceremony echoes Sir Henry Royce’s tradition of personally signing off new designs Final steel beam of 40,000m² extension signed by Rolls-Royce Board of Directors Marks rapid progress – just four months after the CEO signed the first structural column Landmark extension is the largest single investment in the Home of Rolls-Royce since it opened in 2003 “Just four months ago, I signalled the start of above-ground construction on our £300 million extension project by signing the first steel column to be installed. My fellow Board Directors and I have now signed the last beam to be lifted into place, completing…

The UK’s new car market grew for the second consecutive month in June, as registrations rose 6.7% to 191,316 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the best June since 2019, helping lift first half performance 3.5% above the same period last year, although the market remains -17.9% behind pre-Covid levels.1 Despite a positive June performance, it too remained behind pre-pandemic levels, -14.4% lower than in 2019, and driven mostly by fleet activity with uptake climbing 8.5% to 114,841 units.2 Private retail demand grew 5.9% to 71,616 units…