Škoda UK introduces £1,500 ‘Grant Guarantee’ for selected all-electric models from 1 August 2025

Images are for editorial use only. Škoda guarantees £1,500 grant on selected derivatives Electric Elroq and Enyaq SUV models eligible for offer ‘Grant Guarantee’ available from 1 August to 31 August Milton Keynes, 1 August 2025: Škoda UK is offering a £1,500 ‘Grant Guarantee’ from 1 August, giving customers a saving when they order selected Elroq and Enyaq SUV models* by 31 August and take delivery with the new ‘75’ plate from 1 September 2025. The initiative, which covers 11 models in Škoda’s award-winning line-up (excluding Enyaq Coupé), ensures that customers benefit from a lower price, ahead of the Government confirming eligibility for its recently-announced Electric Car Grant. Thanks to the introduction of the new ‘Grant Guarantee’ both the Elroq and Enyaq are more accessible than ever. The Elroq is Škoda’s first fully electric entry into the highly competitive compact SUV segment, and the brand’s first production model to embody the striking new Modern Solid design language. Since its debut, the Elroq has already earned critical acclaim, including Auto Express Car of the Year and Family Electric SUV of the Year, confirming its position as the standout model in the latest generation of electric family cars. For customers requiring even more space, the Enyaq SUV continues to set the standards for quality, practicality and style. A game-changing model that redefined the brand’s presence in the EV market when it first launched in 2021, the fully updated version features a refreshed design that introduces Škoda’s bold Modern Solid styling, enhanced specifications, and improved technology. Even more impressively, it offers all these upgrades at a lower price, reinforcing its position as one of the most complete electric SUVs on the market. Commenting on the introduction of the Škoda UK ‘Grant Guarantee’, Matthew Bowden Škoda UK Brand Director said: “Škoda has always delivered for our customers, and with the introduction of the ‘Grant Guarantee’, we’re taking that to the next level. Both the Elroq and Enyaq have been recognised across the industry for their exceptional all-round ability and I’m delighted that customers are now able to get the benefits of driving an electric car without delay.” *The following model derivatives are available with the Škoda UK ‘Grant Guarantee’: Elroq SE 50 Elroq SE L 60 Elroq SE L 85 Elroq Edition 60 Elroq Edition 85 Elroq SportLine 60 Elroq SportLine 85 Enyaq SE L 60 Enyaq Edition 60 Enyaq Edition 85 Enyaq SportLine 85 Škoda UK will honour the £1,500 grant on the vehicles specified, regardless of whether the Government’s Electric Car Grant is awarded or not. Customers cannot, however, receive both the Škoda UK ‘Grant Guarantee’ and the Government Electric Car Grant. The Škoda UK ‘Grant Guarantee’ is available for retail customers only; visit https://www.skoda.co.uk/ for full terms and conditions. A full database of images and other media assets relating to the Elroq, Enyaq and all other Škoda models is available to download at www.skodamedia.com. – Ends – Contact Pietro Panarisi Head of PR & CommunicationsM +44 7814 674 661Pietro.panarisi@skoda.co.uk Clare Pleasants Press Fleet ManagerM +44 7931 642 330Clare.pleasants1@skoda.co.uk Charlotte Moss PR ManagerM +44 7748 111 959Charlotte.moss1@skoda.co.uk Hannah Sholl Events and Internal Communications ManagerM +44 7825 582 517Hannah.sholl@skoda.co.uk Škoda Auto is successfully steering through the new decade with the Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030. aims to be one of the five best-selling brands in Europe by 2030 with an attractive line-up in the entry-level segments and additional e-models. is emerging as the leading European brand in important growth markets such as India or North Africa. currently offers its customers eleven passenger-car series: the Fabia, Scala, Octavia and Superb as well as the Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Enyaq, Enyaq Coupé, Slavia and Kushaq. delivered over 731,000 vehicles to customers around the world in 2022. has been a member of the Volkswagen Group for 30 years. The Volkswagen Group is one of the most successful vehicle manufacturers in the world. independently manufactures and develops not only vehicles but also components such as MEB battery systems, engines and transmissions in association with the Group. operates at three sites in the Czech Republic; has additional production capacity in China, Slovakia and India primarily through Group partnerships, as well as in Ukraine with a local partner. employs over 40,000 people globally and is active in over 100 markets. www.skodamedia.com 20253107MA

Dynamic exterior upgrade headlines refreshed Honda Civic e:HEV

Images are for editorial use only. Iconic nameplate reveals new styling refresh and updated colour palette Sharper exterior complemented by select interior changes across all grades Alongside continued hybrid performance and fuel economy from the Honda e:HEV powertrain Honda has given its popular Civic e:HEV a refresh, introducing updated interior styling and exterior design changes, alongside unchanged hybrid performance. The result is a clear evolution of Honda’s iconic hybrid hatchback – refined in response to customer feedback, while retaining the versatility, efficiency and dynamic performance that drivers expect. Sharper, more distinctive designEvery Civic grade now features a redesigned, more assertive front upper and lower grille, highlighted in black gloss and finished with a new grille and headlight garnish for a sharper, sportier look. The sculpted front bumper incorporates bolder character lines and a new body colour lower bumper spoiler, giving the model a more premium, athletic stance. New 18-inch two-tone, diamond cut alloy wheels in grey for Advance grade and black in Sport grade models add a further dynamic edge to the Civic’s striking exterior, alongside the high black gloss finish of the door garnish. In addition, all grades will no longer have front fog lights to further streamline the design, made possible by improved LED headlight technology to ensure optimal visibility is maintained. To complement these upgrades, a new exterior paint option is now available in Seabed Blue, replacing Premium Crystal Blue, which further highlights the Civic’s sleek, aerodynamic profile. This is in addition to the colour options previously available – Platinum White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Sonic Gray Pearl and Premium Crystal Red Metallic. Plus, new optional accessory accent colours in Berlina Black, Nordic Silver and Patina Bronze. Refined, more advanced interior ambienceInside, all grades will feature a new black interior roof and pillars to create a more premium feel. Complemented by matte chrome detailing around the air vents to add a subtle touch of sophistication. In addition, the Advance model will now include interior illumination and footwell lights, while the Sport grade features a new heated steering wheel for improved driver comfort during colder drives. It also receives a 10.2-inch Digital Driver Display to offer clearer graphics and improved visibility, ensuring key information is easier to read. Finally, all Elegance vehicles will now offer wireless charging within the centre console, ensuring ease of access for both driver and passenger. Dynamic performance, as standardThe latest Honda Civic continues to deliver an outstanding balance of practicality and driving fun with its responsive hybrid powertrain. The current two-motor e:HEV hybrid system will remain unchanged, providing refined performance and fuel economy. Advanced safety features Every Civic e:HEV is equipped with an advanced suite of Honda SENSING active safety technologies – one of the most comprehensive safety systems in its class. This includes the Forward Collision Warning System, designed to detect the presence of vehicles in front, issuing audible, visual and tactile alerts for the driver when approaching with too much speed. A wide-angle, high-definition camera continues to deliver improved awareness of road lines, verges, motorcycles, and cyclists. Along with a high-speed processing chip that ensures the detection, performance, and control of the system, meaning it can identify objects accurately, including pedestrians in both light and dark environments. Elegance models will now include an auto dim feature on the rear-view mirror, which previously came as standard in the Sport and Advance grades – providing clearer vision for improved safety and confidence when driving. “The Civic, in its 11th generation is an integral part of Honda’s heritage, and the latest iteration further builds on its award winning and excellent reputation. It delivers the dynamic performance, adaptability and style that Honda customers have come to expect,” says Rebecca Adamson, Head of Automobile at Honda UK. “With performance that excites, along with an updated interior styling and exterior design, the all-new Civic with its advanced hybrid powertrain is the perfect mix of efficiency and driving pleasure.” Order banks in the UK open today, Friday 1st August, for the updated Honda Civic e:HEV. The price for the updated Honda Civic starts from £33,795 OTR. Pricing for the updated Civic range is as follows: Civic Elegance – From £33,795 OTR Civic Sport – From £35,395 OTR Civic Advance – From £38,695 OTR Further pricing, finance and specification details for the Civic are available here:https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/new/civic-hybrid/overview.html Ends About HondaOne of the top 20 brands in the world, Honda manufacturers a broad product range encompassing cars, motorcycles, power products (including marine, energy, and lawn and garden) and aviation and was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986. Honda has been the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world’s largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year. Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their ASIMO robot in 2000. Honda has also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of GE Honda Aero Engines in 2004 and the Honda HA-420 HondaJet, which began production in 2012. For media inquiries, please contact the team here. Laura FountaineHonda Motor Europe Limited (UK) PR, Events and Corporate Affairs Department Manager laura.fountaine@honda-eu.com+44 (0)7741 379169 Emma SugdenHonda Motor Europe Limited (UK) Automobile PR & Events Section Manageremma.sugden@honda-eu.com+44 (0) 7769 366346 Brad BeningfieldHonda Motor Europe Limited (UK) Automobile PR & Events Specialistbradley.beningfield@honda-eu.com+44 (0)7587 822 919

CUPRA UK offers £1,500 Grant Guarantee discount on CUPRA Born

Images are for editorial use only. Customers can benefit from £1,500 off selected CUPRA Born models with the new Grant Guarantee from CUPRA UK ‘Grant Guarantee’ available from 1 August to 31 August Participating models are CUPRA Born V1, V2 and V3 in a range of battery sizes Milton Keynes, 01-08-2025 – CUPRA UK has announced a £1,500 ‘Grant Guarantee’ available from 01 August for customers who order the award winning, all-electric CUPRA Born*. The grant is available to customers who order a CURPA Born participating model before August 31st and take delivery of the new ’75 plate from 1st September 2025. This offer ensures that CUPRA UK customers benefit from a lower price, ahead of the government’s confirmation of eligibility for its recently announced Electric Car Grant. Customers can make use of the Grant Guarantee on any of the following models: CUPRA Born V1 59 & 79 kWh batteries CUPRA Born V2 59 & 79 kWh batteries CUPRA Born V3 59, 77 & 79 kWh batteries Marcus Gossen, Managing Director of SEAT CUPRA UK, said: “This is a great opportunity for customers to benefit from CUPRA UK’s £1,500 grant guarantee. We want to ensure that EVs are accessible to as many people as possible, so by offering this grant early on our CUPRA Born models, we’re allowing everybody to take advantage. We welcome the government’s announcement of an electric car grant, and we’re keen for everybody to be able to make the most of electric motoring as early as possible.” The CUPRA Born is CUPRA’s first fully electric model and has been well received across the market. It was announced as What Car? ‘Best Small Electric Car to Drive’ for the fourth year running in 2025, best electric car by Autocar in 2024, and ‘most fun to drive’ in the Auto Trader new car awards. *Grant Guarantee available on selected models only ENDS Change needs drivers — and CUPRA believes real progress comes through radical disruption, by defying expectations and challenging conventions. Since its launch in 2018, the brand has transformed the automotive industry as an instigator of creativity and an agitator for change. In just seven years, CUPRA has launched seven models and sold over 800,000 vehicles globally. Every CUPRA model is restlessly expressive, design led, and performance driven. Its fully-fledged portfolio includes the CUPRA Ateca, the first car to ever feature the CUPRA badge; the CUPRA Leon, redesigned and enhanced as a standalone CUPRA model; the CUPRA Formentor, the first car to be developed exclusively by the brand and the company’s best-selling vehicle to date; the CUPRA Born, the brand’s first 100% electric vehicle; the CUPRA Tavascan, an all-electric SUV coupe; and the CUPRA Terramar, the brand’s sporty SUV. In 2026, the CUPRA Raval, the brand’s radical interpretation of the electric urban car, will join its lineup. CUPRA is more than a car. It’s a conviction. The CUPRA Tribe is made up of a team of ambassadors who push back against convention and past the boundaries that hold others back, with members including film director J.A. Bayona, German goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen, and two-time Ballon d’Or and Best FIFA Award-winning footballer Alexia Putellas. Obsessive about elevating emotion on and off the road, CUPRA is also FC Barcelona’s official automotive and mobility partner, the Premier Padel Tour’s premium sponsor and is also proud to participate in the Formula E racing competition with Kiro Race Co. www.cupraofficial.com For more information, please contact: Chris Mease, Head of PR and Communications07586 058302; chris.mease@seatcars.co.uk Kate Arding, PR Manager07500 689543; kate.arding@seatcars.co.uk Holly Williams, Events and Internal Communications Manager07738 897319; holly.williams@seatcars.co.uk Katie Duguid, Press Fleet Manager07983 537247; katie.duguid@seatcars.co.uk This news release and illustration are issued in accordance with Clause 1.2J of the British Codes of Advertising and Sales Promotion and therefore cannot be the subject of a transaction of any kind.

From five continents to one winner – WWCOTY jury celebrates Hyundai in Seoul

Images are for editorial use only. An important delegation from Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year traveled to South Korea to present the Supreme Winner award to the Hyundai Santa Fe and explore the gigantic Ulsan plant, where 5,600 cars are manufactured daily SEOUL, South Korea – Three jurors of the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) award traveled thousands of miles from around the world (Italy, United Arab Emirates and the United States) to Seoul, South Korea to present the Supreme Winner trophy to Hyundai Motor Company executives, conduct interviews and tour the world’s largest automotive manufacturing facility. The three jurors are Monica Secondino, founder of Donne in Auto and a feature writer for Il Fatto Quotidiano, Auto and Motor 1 Italia, based in Milan, Italy; Shereen Shabnam, editor-in-chief of Global Trend Monitor magazine based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Tanya Gazdik, automotive editor at MediaPost and a contributor to WardsAuto and A Girl’s Guide to Cars, based in Detroit, Michigan, United States. They represented the 85 women motoring journalists from 54 countries across five continents who voted for this year’s winners. The Hyundai Santa Fe was chosen as the WWCOTY Supreme Winner after first being selected as Best Large SUV. The trio conducted interviews with Hae In Kim, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Hyundai Motor Company and presented her with the award. Next, they traveled to Hyundai Motorstudio Hanam, a brand experience space for Hyundai Motor Company located within Starfield Hanam mall in South Korea, where they interviewed Taewook Choi, senior researcher, Hyundai exterior design team. The WWCOTY jurors’ trip to South Korea also included a side trip from Seoul to the port city of Ulsan, where they toured Hyundai’s massive manufacturing complex. It is renowned as the world’s largest automobile plant. The facility encompasses five factories, an engine and transmission plant and even its own port for shipping vehicles. The plant covers 4.8 million square meters (1,200 acres) and can produce over 1.5 million vehicles annually, with a daily output of 5,600 cars. The WWCOTY jurors also toured the Hyundai Heritage Hall, a space dedicated to showcasing the company’s history and brand heritage. It is located within the Ulsan Plant’s Culture Center. The hall features an exhibition that traces Hyundai’s journey from its beginnings at the Ulsan Plant to its current position as one of the largest automotive companies globally. About Women’s Worldwide Car of the YearWomen’s Worldwide Car of the Year is the only car awards group in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists. It was created by New Zealand motoring journalist Sandy Myhre in 2009. She is Honorary President while Marta García is Executive President. This unique award aims to recognise the best cars of the year and to give a voice to women in the automotive world. The voting criteria are based on the same principles that guide any driver when choosing a car. The jurors do not select a ‘woman’s car’ because cars are not gender specific. Aspects such as safety, quality, price, design, ease of driving, benefits and environmental footprint, among others, are considered when casting the votes. However, beyond choosing the best cars of the year, our goal is also to give visibility to women in the automotive world and to contribute to making women’s voices heard on all continents because mobility for a woman means access to many personal and professional possibilities. wwcoty.netinfo@wwcoty.net Supported by

Available 30 July: £1,500 Volkswagen UK ‘Grant Guarantee’

Images are for editorial use only. Electric ID.3 and ID.4 models available with this offer Volkswagen guarantees £1,500 grant on certain models Guarantee available from 30 July to 31 August 2025 Milton Keynes – Volkswagen UK has announced a £1,500 ‘Grant Guarantee’, available from 30 July for customers who order certain award-winning ID.3 or ID.4 models* before 31 August and take delivery with the new ‘75’ plate from 1 September 2025. This offer – funded by Volkswagen UK – makes sure customers benefit from a lower price, ahead of the Government confirming eligibility for its recently announced Electric Car Grant. The ID.3 is a family hatchback, introduced as Volkswagen’s first purpose-built electric vehicle and developed from the ground up for tailpipe-emission-free motoring. So far it has attracted a string of awards, including Best Family Car at the GQ Car Awards and New Car of the Year at the 2021 Motor Trader Industry Awards, and it has since received upgrades to its interior, software and styling to keep it at the forefront of electric mobility. The ID.4 is a fully electric SUV from Volkswagen – and was named World Car of the Year at its launch. Like the ID.3, it has been continuously improved to maximise range, charging speed, comfort and customer appeal. “We welcomed the Government’s announcement of its Electric Car Grant and wanted to make sure customers could start benefitting from lower-cost electric motoring as quickly as possible,” said Rod McLeod, Director of Volkswagen UK. “We have already seen an uplift in enquiries since the Government’s grant was announced, which is great news for Volkswagen’s electrification plans.” *The following models are available with the ‘Grant Guarantee’: ID.3 Pure Essential 52 kWh 170 PS ID.3 Pure Match 52 kWh 170 PS ID.3 Pro Essential 59 kWh 204 PS ID.3 Pro 59 kWh 204 PS ID.3 Pro Match 59 kWh 204 PS ID.3 Pro S Essential 79 kWh 204 PS ID.3 Pro S 79 kWh 204 PS ID.3 Pro S Match 79 kWh 204 PS ID.4 Pure Match 52 kWh 170 PS ID.4 Pro Match 77 kWh 286 PS ID.4 Pro Black Edition 77 kWh 286 PS ID.4 Pure Essential 52 kWh 170 PS ID.4 Pro Essential 77 kWh 286 PS Please note: Volkswagen UK will honour the £1,500 grant on the vehicles specified, even if the Government’s grant is not awarded. Customers cannot, however, receive both the Volkswagen UK ‘Grant Guarantee’ and the Government Electric Car Grant. The Volkswagen UK ‘Grant Guarantee’ is available for retail customers only; see the Volkswagen.co.uk website for full terms and conditions. (ends) Press contactVolkswagen (UK) Press TeamMike Orford 07467 442062Grant McPherson 07774 684222Trevor Rickwood 07407 826649Nicki Divey 07802 248310 Volkswagen Press and PRVolkswagen (UK)Yeomans DriveBlakelandsMilton KeynesMK14 5AN www.vwpress.co.uk VW25040 TR/mo About the Volkswagen brand: A total of 166,304 new Volkswagen passenger vehicles were registered in the UK in 2024, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This equated to a market share of 8.52 per cent, matching the brand’s market share in 2023, and made Volkswagen the UK’s best-selling new-car brand for the fourth year running. The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has a global presence, producing vehicles at 29 locations in 12 countries, and employs 170,000 people. In 2024, Volkswagen delivered around 4.80 million vehicles worldwide. These included bestsellers such as the Polo, T-Roc, T-Cross, Golf, Tiguan and Passat, as well as the successful all-electric ID. models. Volkswagen handed over about 383,000 all-electric vehicles to customers worldwide in 2024 and, with its ACCELERATE strategy, is consistently advancing its ambition to become the most desirable brand for sustainable mobility.