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CATL Drives China’s EV Battery Network Expansion With 1,000 New Stations

Carscoops

CATL has already co-developed 10 electric vehicles that will be supported by its network. The industry is now set to grow even further thanks to leading battery manufacturer CATL. The Chinese battery maker plans to build more than 1,000 swapping stations in 2025.

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Ionity targets company car fleets as network doubles in size

Autocar

New EV charge card unlocks discounted rates for fleets Network's new charge card promises cheaper, simpler fuelling of electric vehicles for business users Ionity has launched an EV charge card with discounted rates for fleetsas part of an effort to attract time-sensitive business drivers to its fast-growing network of rapid-charging hubs.

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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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VW Dealers And NADA Will Fight Scout Motors In Court Over Direct Sales

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Scout has decided against using VW’s huge network of dealers to sell its models. Its affiliation with the German car manufacturer may complicate its ability to sell vehicles without involving dealers, according to Richard Sox, managing partner at Bass Sox Mercer law firm. They’re affiliated with Scout, they have ownership.

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

Autocar

Pod Points troubles shed light on some of the key challenges shared by all parts of the EV market as it feels its way towards 2030 by which date 80% of a car manufacturers total sales in the UK must be electric, up from 28% in 2025. A further 10m will come from Aviva Investors, one of the companys investor partners. Were on an upward curve.

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Industry collaborates through the Automotive Leadership Network

Motor Trader

Members of the automotive leaders’ organisation Automotive Fellowship International (AFI) have reformed into a new independent entity, the Automotive Leadership Network (ALN). Members of the ALN include senior leaders from retailers, manufacturers and industry associates. The network is governed by Chatham House Rules.

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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.