Zipcar and Volkswagen to put 325 electric Golfs onto London streets

Volkswagen and car-sharing company Zipcar struck up a partnership in 2016 which, in the two years since, has led thousands of Londoners to get behind the wheel of the petrol-electric Golf GTE or internal combustion-engined Polo. Now that choice of car will increase further, with a significant order from Zipcar for 325 all-electric e-Golfs.

Mercedes refreshes the C-Class Coupé and Cabriolet

The refreshed Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé and Cabriolet are now on sale. Diesel prices start from £40,130 for the Coupé, while diesel Cabriolets start at £43,949. Like the new C-Class Saloon and Estate, the Coupé and Cabriolet are now available with an optional 12.3-inch digital cockpit display. Combined with a new range engines, the Coupé and Cabriolet continue to bring a sporty edge to the C-Class range.

Diesel still the UK’s fastest selling fuel type

Data from Auto Trader, the UK’s largest marketplace for used and new cars, revealed that despite wider market challenges, diesel was the UK’s fastest selling used car fuel type in April. Of the 13 regions and countries tracked, seven featured a diesel as their respective fastest selling, with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander diesel manual topping the national top 10. It took an average of just 14 days to sell last month.

Mitsubishi Motors opens first store at Lakeside

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK says it is continuing to embrace the evolution of consumer car buying habits and expand its retail operation’s routes-to-market with the imminent opening of its first shopping mall-based store. Located at intu Lakeside and due to open in June, the new store provides customers with an additional way in which to engage with the Mitsubishi brand and purchase a new vehicle. The development of the new store concept complements Mitsubishi Motors’ traditional dealer network and its Buy Online facility.

Diesel mild-hybrid powertrain for updated Kia Sportage

Kia Motors has revealed the new Sportage, introducing a range of enhancements to the brand’s UK, European and global best-seller. The new model pairs an updated exterior and interior design with new safety and infotainment technologies. Powertrains are also fully-compliant with future emissions standards.