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Dacia surprised as "super pragmatic" UK buyers turn backs on LPG

Autocar

Dacia had sold just over 1000 bi-fuel versions of the Duster and Sandero by the end of October LPG pump network in Britain is only a quarter of what it was at its peak Dacia CEO Denis le Vot is surprised that low-cost LPG fuel is not more popular in the UK as British buyers are "meant to be super pragmatic".

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Ford launches EV incentives to win over buyers with new Puma

Autocar

Blue Oval to give all EV buyers free home chargers as it aims to remove concerns about EV switch Ford UK believes the launch of the new Puma Electric can prompt buyers of its existing vehicles to make the switch to electric, and is launching a new range of incentives to help buyers do so.

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Skywell UK expands its dealer network in South Wales and North London

Motor Trader

Skywell UK general manager, David Clark said: As a family-owned business, Bob Davies Car Sales has a long history, offering fantastic customer service, to car buyers in South Wales, and I am very pleased to welcome them to our growing network. Skywell offers the BE11, a D-segment all-electric family SUV.

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Average car age grows as new car prices rocket 129% in 15 years

Autocar

Despite total new car sales increasing 6% for the year to date, those to private buyers are down 11.8%, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show. Meanwhile, of the 34 million cars on the roads, 16 million – almost one in two – are more than a decade old. Among these cars, 10.5 million are aged over 12 years.

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'Challenging backdrop' of low private EV sales hits charging firms

Autocar

In real terms, it said this meant fewer private buyers were choosing EVs, resulting in a drop in sales of its chargers during 2024. We doubled our charging network last year, from 3500 sockets available to 6200, so were capital-hungry, explained Fritsch. Another charging company doing likewise is Instavolt. Were on an upward curve.

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British Car Production Falls as Drivers Steer Away from EVs

Car Examer

Several key factors are making life tough for UK car manufacturers right now. The UKs charging network is still patchy, with not enough rapid chargers in key locations, and thats putting off a lot of potential buyers. These constant changes have left both manufacturers and consumers confused. Its a mess.

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BYD Changes Course After Realizing Not Everyone Is Ready For EVs

Carscoops

BYD says not all European buyers are convinced by fully electric vehicles just yet. While the Chinese automaker is well-known as one of the world’s leading battery-electric vehicle manufacturers, it actually sells more plug-in hybrids than full EVs.