Volkswagen ID 3
Volkswagen ID 3
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Volkswagen design boss: 'wrong' not to develop dedicated EVs

Klaus Bischoff says bespoke EVs such as the ID 3 offer more benefits than cars with multiple powertrain options

6 May 2020
Volkswagen design boss: 'wrong' not to develop dedicated EVs
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Lotus celebrates motorsport heritage with retro liveries for Elise

Classic Heritage Edition Elise can be painted to match four of Lotus's most famous race cars

6 May 2020
Lotus celebrates motorsport heritage with retro liveries for Elise
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VW Group reworks plans for junior electric car

Seat is no longer responsible for the development of the MEB Entry project 

5 May 2020
VW Group reworks plans for junior electric car
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Alpina reveals details of new D3 S saloon and estate

Diesel power returns – this time with mild-hybrid technology – for Alpina's rapid take on the BMW 3 Series

5 May 2020
Alpina reveals details of new D3 S saloon and estate
UK new car sales
UK new car sales
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UK new car registrations fall 97% in April due to coronavirus lockdown

Dealership closures cause car sales to slump; Tesla Model 3 is UK's best-seller in April

5 May 2020
UK new car registrations fall 97% in April due to coronavirus lockdown
2020 BYD Tang EV600 - static front
Tang EV600 is planned for European launch later this year
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Chinese firm BYD to begin European expansion in Norway

Tang EV600 electric SUV will go on sale in Norway later this year, with full European launch to follow

4 May 2020
Chinese firm BYD to begin European expansion in Norway
Kia Sportage 2020 - static front
The 2020 Sportage ditches pure diesel for a mild hybrid system
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Kia Sportage gains mild-hybrid powertrain and new trim level

Kia adds 48V system to 1.6-litre diesel SUV, plus new mid-range 3 specification

4 May 2020
Kia Sportage gains mild-hybrid powertrain and new trim level
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Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK

Documents published by Ofgem reveal American firm has applied for a power generation licence in UK, with suggestions it may move into 'virtual power plant' market

4 May 2020
Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK
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New 2020 Skoda Octavia: UK prices and specs revealed

Initial launch range will include three engines and starts from £22,390, with a sub-£20k variant due later in year

4 May 2020
New 2020 Skoda Octavia: UK prices and specs revealed
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Lamborghini to restart production and reveal new model next week

Virtual unveiling will take place as Sant'Agata returns to producing cars following a two-month shutdown

1 May 2020
Lamborghini to restart production and reveal new model next week

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