Jaguar I-Pace driving - front
JLR's UK sales were up, but Brexit and WLTP delays saw the firm return to loss-making
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Winners and losers in the 2019 UK car market so far

Tough trading conditions have taken their toll on some car makers more than others

22 August 2019
Winners and losers in the 2019 UK car market so far
Skoda Kodiaq driving - front
Mainstream SUVs such as the Skoda Kodiaq face premium-rival challenges
Business

Analysis: Why sales are sliding for non-premium SUVs

Boom time is over for family-spec SUVs and crossovers as the market ‘normalises'

21 August 2019
Analysis: Why sales are sliding for non-premium SUVs
Business

Mercedes-Benz electric commercial vehicle roll-out gathers pace

Amid a global downturn in MPV sales, Mercedes' van division is confident of its survival and the transition to electrification

20 August 2019
Mercedes-Benz electric commercial vehicle roll-out gathers pace
Business

New engine raises Dacia Duster prices by £1000

New three-cylinder petrol unit brings improved fuel economy and torque but pushes entry price to £10,995

15 August 2019
New engine raises Dacia Duster prices by £1000
Business

Aston Martin launches bespoke garage design service

Automotive Galleries and Lairs will create display and storage facilities centred around clients’ car collections

15 August 2019
Aston Martin launches bespoke garage design service
Business

UK has more EV charging stations than petrol stations

Number of electric vehicle charging sites has risen above 9000, while 8400 conventional fuel stations remain open

15 August 2019
UK has more EV charging stations than petrol stations
Business

BP Chargemaster activates first 150kW ultra-fast EV chargers

BP forecourts will get 400 Ultracharge 150 units by 2021, each giving 100 miles of range in 10 minutes

15 August 2019
BP Chargemaster activates first 150kW ultra-fast EV chargers
Business

Phone use while driving should be banned entirely, say MPs

Report calls for ban on phones to be extended to hands-free calling, as well as tougher penalties and enforcement

13 August 2019
Phone use while driving should be banned entirely, say MPs
Business

Mercedes-Benz facing €1bn fine over emissions software

German media reports 280,000 diesel-powered E- and C-Class models feature emissions-cheating technology

12 August 2019
Mercedes-Benz facing €1bn fine over emissions software
Business

UK government doubles investment in residential charging point scheme

Additional £2.5 million will improve EV infrastructure to support owners in suburban areas

12 August 2019
UK government doubles investment in residential charging point scheme

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