Micra and Ariya qualify for the new EV Grant

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Images are for editorial use only. Micra and Ariya both qualify for the £1,500 OZEV Electric Vehicle Grant London, UK (Saturday 9th August 2025): Confirmed today, two of Nissan’s flagship electric vehicles, the all-new Nissan Micra and the Nissan Ariya, qualify for the UK Government’s newly launched Electric Car Grant. This initiative, announced in July 2025, reduces the purchase price of eligible electric vehicles, helping to make sustainable mobility more accessible to UK drivers. MicraThe sixth-generation Nissan Micra qualifies for the government grant and now starts at just £21,495 (grant included). With a range of up to 260 miles (WLTP) and advanced connectivity features including Google Built-in and the NissanConnect Services app, the Micra combines affordability, innovation, and everyday practicality. As a compact city car with a legacy of over six million units sold globally, the new electric Micra marks a bold step forward in Nissan’s electrification strategy. 100% electric Nissan Micra Prices (including grant) Grade 40kWh 52kWh Engage £21,495 Advanced £23,495 £25,495 Evolve £28,365 AriyaEffective Wednesday 13 August*, when revised range pricing will be announced, the multi award-winning Nissan Ariya, will also meet the grant’s eligibility criteria for the £1,500 grant. With its sleek design, spacious interior, and cutting-edge EV technology, Ariya represents Nissan’s commitment to delivering zero-emission vehicles without compromise. LEAFLEAF will join the Nissan line up later in the year and it is anticipated that it will get the highest-level grant of £3,750. Pricing for this model has yet to be announced. LEAF was Nissan’s first electric vehicle, and it was the first mass market EV available in the UK. With car and battery production of the new model planned for Sunderland later in the year, LEAF’s arrival will mark a key milestone in Nissan’s vehicle development journey. James Taylor, Managing Director of Nissan GB, commented: “With the grant confirmed today, we are thrilled to see Micra and Ariya becoming even better value for our customers. Micra will now start at a highly competitive £21,495 and will be available to order from next month. This will be joined by three new models including the third generation British-built LEAF later this year and the Juke in 2026, also coming from our Sunderland plant. We can’t wait to see the reactions of UK customers as they get to experience these exciting fully electric new cars.” *For orders placed from August 13th onwards # # ENDS # # Press Contact:Tamara BetterProduct Communications Manager07580 999016tamara.better@nissan.co.uk About Nissan in the UKNissan employs around 7,000 people across the UK including at its design centre in Paddington, London, and its R&D engineering centre in Cranfield. Sunderland is home to the UK’s biggest single car plant, which builds two of the nation’s best-selling cars – the Juke and Qashqai. These models will soon be joined by the European version of the new LEAF, which will be manufactured in Sunderland as part of Nissan’s EV36Zero project. EV36Zero is Nissan’s vision for the future of sustainable manufacturing – a blueprint that will transform Sunderland Plant into a flagship EV hub, bringing together electric vehicles, renewable energy and battery production. This is part of Nissan’s goal to become a truly sustainable company and usher in a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.

Milltek employs state-of-the-art tech for its awesome new Audi RS4 B7 exhaust

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Images are for editorial use only. Milltek introduces latest tech for its new (V2) Audi RS4 B7 ‘modern classic’ exhaust unit Modern silencer technology and active centre H-pipe added for big difference in sound when sports mode is on and off Milltek valves included with original valve control retained which can be activated with Sport mode button on steering wheel Oval exhaust tips (like original Audi system) available with choice of four finishes Previous system (V1) still available for owners needing an EC Approved system High grade T304L stainless steel Milltek exhausts have lifetime warranty Milltek has released an updated, state-of-the-art sports exhaust system for the Audi RS4 B7, with its much-loved 4.2-litre, 414bhp, naturally aspirated V8 engine. After a recent surge in sales of replacement sports exhausts for ‘modern classics’ like the Audi, Milltek’s engineers revisited the RS4’s system to incorporate more modern exhaust technology. This includes a modern silencer and, to bring it in line with the current Audi RS range, an active centre H-pipe (with vacuum-operated valve) has been introduced to create a more noticeable difference when the Sports mode is on or off. When Sport mode is off, the Active H-Pipe opens and lets the exhaust gasses from each bank mix. The rear valves close, sending the gasses through the rear silencers, which both dampen the sound. When Sport mode is on, however, the active H pipe valve closes and acts as two separate pipes – one for each bank – and the rear silencer valves open so the exhaust gasses take the path of least resistance, internally bypassing the silencers which gives the increase in sound. Better still, the existing Audi valve control is retained, ensuring the steering wheel’s Sport mode button functions properly but with the advantage of improved sound from the Milltek system. Like all Milltek exhausts, the RS4 B7 unit is made from high quality T304L Stainless Steel with a lifetime warranty applicable to the original purchaser. The system comes with everything required for installation. Other details include left and right centre resonators, silencers and valved outlets, plus rear brackets, but it doesn’t just sound incredible, it’s a fantastic design. With oval OE-style trims that come in a choice of four finishes – Polished Stainless, Cerakote Black Stainless, Brushed Titanium, Burnt Titanium – it looks the part. For RS4 owners in Europe who need an EC-Approved replacement system, the original (V1) system will still be available offering an enhanced tone within the noise limits set by the official approval standards. Technical Operations Manager at Milltek, Kev Hall, said: “Everyone has a soft spot for the RS4 B7 as it was one of the first Audis that felt so dynamically competent with a V8 engine that desperately needed to be heard, which is why it is a perfect car for a Milltek exhaust system to enhance its sound and performance delivery. “I’d describe it as a Jekyll and Hyde exhaust: with Sport mode off it is silky smooth and subtle, then with Sport mode on everything opens up and you really get the full sound of the exhaust as the rear valves open and the active centre closes, and vice versa with it off. It’s very similar tech to what we offer on the latest factory Audi RS models.” Full details of Milltek’s range of exhausts from ‘modern classics’ to the latest pick-ups, vans and off-roaders, plus dealers are available at www.millteksport.com. -End- AboutFounded in the UK in 1983 by a true car enthusiast, Milltek has grown to become a global, leading manufacturer of performance exhaust systems for a continually expanding range of vehicles. With headquarters in Derby, UK, a development and testing centre near Germany’s iconic Nürburgring race circuit, and a recently opened USA facility in Tennessee, Milltek designs, develops, and evaluates its range of exhaust systems in-house using state-of-the-art equipment. Milltek caters for the latest range of performance and premium vehicles, whilst staying true to their roots with an OEM+ range of systems for a wide range of heroes from the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s. Milltek Design offers a range of bespoke engineered and styling products for overland and performance cars, all designed and manufactured in-house at Milltek’s HQ in Derbyshire using same engineering expertise as its performance exhausts. Notes to editorsTo arrange an interview or request more information, please get in touch using the information below. Milltek usually has a range of demo cars available for media test drives. Please ask for further details if this is of interest. Media contactJohn Rawlings | Loop AgencyJohn.Rawlings@loopagency.co.uk07847 371436

Renault electric car range now available with savings of up to £3,000 for retail finance buyers

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Retail finance buyers of Renault 4, Renault 5, and Scenic are eligible for deposit contributions of up to £1,500 with 5.9% APR Representative on top of Electric Car Grant (ECG) savings of £1,500 Pricing ensures that customers receive full savings available as ECG is in addition to existing manufacturer deposit contribution levels Car of the Year-winning Renault 5 E-Tech electric available for £219 per month1 at 5.9% APR Representative over 48 months (including £250 manufacturer deposit contribution and £1,500 ECG saving) Renault 4 E-Tech electric now available for £259 per month2 with 5.9% APR Representative over 48 months (including £250 manufacturer deposit contribution and £1,500 ECG saving) Car of the Year winner Renault Scenic available for £319 per month3 at 5.9% APR Representative over 48 months (including £1,000 manufacturer deposit contribution and £1,500 ECG saving) Multi-award-winning Renault Megane E-Tech electric can be bought for £279 per month4 at 0% APR Representative over 48 months (with £1,500 ECG saving) Entire Renault electric car range qualified for Band 2 support after meeting strict criteria, including that all vehicles are manufactured in Europe Every new Renault electric car will be available to order from today with the recently announced Electric Car Grant (ECG) discount. The £1,500 ECG savings will be applied to all orders taken from 16th July. By maintaining its manufacturer finance deposit contributions at pre-ECG levels, Renault is passing on the full savings on offer direct to customers with immediate effect – which now totals as much as £3,000. The entire Renault electric car range qualified for the Band 2 Electric Car Grant after meeting the Government’s strict criteria. For example, because all Renault electric cars are manufactured in Europe. The availability of the grant sees the 100% electric Renault car line-up represent even greater value, with all models starting from under £37,000. Renault 5, which costs £2191 a month (with £250 finance deposit contribution plus £1,500 ECG based on 5.9% APR Representative over 48-month term), has won the Top Gear, What Car? and Car of the Year titles, and in April and May was the UK’s best-selling electric car to private buyers*. Lauded for its great design, being great to drive and offering the latest technology, it has a range of up to 252 miles per full charge**. Renault 4, now costing £2592 a month (with £250 finance deposit contribution plus £1,500 ECG based on 5.9% APR Representative over 48-month term), is TopGear.com’s Electric Car of the Year and Auto Express’s Small SUV of the Year. Famed again for its design, the way it drives and technology, it has a range of up to 247 miles per full charge**. Now’s the perfect time to discover the Renault 4 – vehicles are arriving in showrooms across the Renault retail network and are ready for test drives. Renault Scenic prices will begin at £3193 a month (with £1,000 finance deposit contribution plus £1,500 ECG based on 5.9% APR Representative over 48-month term). It won the Car of the Year title in 2024 thanks to its focus on family-friendly qualities such as space, practicality and technology, as well as its design, driving dynamics and long range. It can deliver up to 379 miles** of driving from a full charge. Renault Megane will cost £2794 a month (with £1,500 ECG based on 0% APR Representative over 48-month term). A multi-award winner, Megane stands out for its styling, driving manners and focus on technology, including the latest Google applications, as well as delivering a range of up to 285 miles per full charge**. Regardless of which Renault electric car customers choose they are safe in the knowledge that as well as the standard 3-year Renault warranty, their new car also comes with an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty for the traction battery. Additionally, customers who purchase a new Renault electric car can enhance their ownership and charging experience by purchasing a designer Andersen Quartz 7kW home charger from £999, including standard installation. For ease, and if required, the cost can also be incorporated into the customer’s finance agreement. The Renault charging ecosystem also encompasses the Mobilize Charge Pass, which allows access to the largest charging network in the UK and Europe. Via the My Renault app, owners can easily find charging points and filter the results by charging power or by socket type. Adam Wood, Managing Director of Renault UK, said: “We have been asking Government to match its environmental ambition with action to accelerate demand for electric vehicles, and it has delivered on that with the creation of the Electric Car Grant (ECG). “As a pioneer in electric vehicles, Renault has long been a champion of sustainable mobility, and it is pleasing to see every 100% electric model in our line-up qualify for the Electric Car Grant, including our recent Car of The Year winners Renault 5 and Renault Scenic. “Moving forward, it is critical that manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers and Government continue to collaborate as a team to build the required electric vehicle ecosystem, building on the positivity that this latest scheme injects into the market.” PRICING OF RENAULT EV PASSENGER CAR RANGE AFTER ECG Model Electric Car Grant (ECG) OTR Price after ECG Renault 5 E-Tech electric £1,500 From £21,495 Renault 4 E-Tech electric £1,500 From £25,495 Renault Megane E-Tech electric £1,500 From £30,995 Renault Scenic E-Tech electric £1,500 From £35,495 END *SMMT data**Based on WLTP data 1 Renault 5 E-Tech electric evolution urban range – 5.9% APR representative example Cash price (inc. ECG) £21,495 Customer deposit £4,274 Manufacturer deposit contribution £250 Total amount of credit £16,971 Monthly payments £219 Optional final payment £9,603 Total amount payable £24,640 Cost of credit £3,145 Duration 49months Representative APR 5.9% APR Fixed interest rate p.a. 5.9% Annual mileage 6,000 miles 2 Renault 4 E-Tech electric evolution comfort range – 5.9% APR representative example Cash price (inc. ECG) £25,495 Customer deposit £4,928 Total amount of credit £20,317 Monthly payments £259 Optional final payment £11,669 Total amount payable £29,279 Cost of credit £3,784…

Hyundai Motor UK Tucson Hybrid Upgrade Event

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Images are for editorial use only. Specification upgrade from Advance to N Line at no additional cost Choose either N Line S or Ultimate as an upgrade from N Line trim Upgrade offer in conjunction with existing finance offer of 0% APR or £2000 FDA1 Available until 30th September LEATHERHEAD, 8th August, 2025 – Hyundai Motor UK has announced a complimentary specification upgrade for new TUCSON Hybrid customers. From the 7th August until the 30th September, customers choosing a TUCSON Hybrid will be able to take advantage of a complimentary upgrade in specification from the Advance trim to the N Line specification, with the N Line being available to upgrade to either N Line S or Ultimate trim, all at no additional cost. The TUCSON Hybrid Upgrade is also available in conjunction with the existing Hyundai Finance offer, providing customers the opportunity to access either 0% APR across two years or a £2,000 deposit allowance with 4.9% APR when financing over three or four years, with a TUCSON Hybrid N Line available from £414 per month – based on 36-month agreement with £5,000 customer deposit and 10,000 miles per annum. Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai and Genesis UK said, “Our first TUCSON Hybrid Upgrade Event in 2024 proved to be extremely popular and provided new TUCSON Hybrid buyers with incredible value for their money. The latest TUCSON Hybrid Upgrade Event builds upon the success of the 2024 with an even better offer of specification choice and financing options” Since it’s launch in 2021, TUCSON has been one of the most popular SUVs in the UK with over 130,000 cars sold to date. It has and continues to be recognised with multiple awards from consumer, fleet and industry media titles alike, a pattern that is set to continue throughout 2025. TUCSON Hybrid Upgrade Event ends 30/9/25. Ordered from 7/8/25, registered by 30/9/25. Upgrade from Advance to N Line and N Line to N Line S or Ultimate. Subject to availability, while stocks last. Retail only. No cash alternative. Hyundai Motor UK has the right to extend or reduce the end date at any time. T&Cs apply. 0% APR. Over 2 yrs. 25% min deposit. T&Cs Apply. Finance subject to status. Hyundai Motor UK Ltd, KT22 7LP, is a credit broker and not a lender. Offer ends 30/9/2025. 1-£2000 FDA with 4.9% APR – End – About Hyundai Motor CompanyEstablished in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions, while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero emission vehicles equipped with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies. More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at:https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en or https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom About Hyundai Motor Europe HQHyundai Motor Europe HQ was formally established in 2000 with its main office in Offenbach, Germany. It is the regional headquarters responsible for selling vehicles in 47 European countries through 2,279 sales outlets, holding a 4.2 per cent market share in the first three quarters of 2023. More than 70 per cent of the vehicles Hyundai sold in the region are models engineered, tested, and built in Europe to meet the needs of European customers, served by the company’s Czech and Turkish production plants. In the third quarter of 2023, around 16.1 per cent of Hyundai cars sold in Europe were zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs), including respective World Car of the Year 2022 and 2023 winners IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. This makes Hyundai one of the leading manufacturers in terms of fleet share as well as total sales of zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles in Europe, as the company transitions to becoming a Smart Mobility Solutions Provider. More information about Hyundai Motor Europe HQ and its products is available at www.hyundai.news. Follow Hyundai Motor Europe HQ on Twitter @HyundaiEurope and Instagram @Hyundai.Europe About Hyundai Motor UKHyundai has sold vehicles in the UK since 1982 with its UK HQ based in Leatherhead, Surrey. As of February 2024, Hyundai has one of the youngest product ranges of any manufacturer, with almost all models younger than a year old. Hyundai is a pioneer in zero-emission mobility, including the fully electric, multi-award winning IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and KONA Electric ranges joined by the All-New INSTER, Hyundai’s latest EV offering launched in 2024, and second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle NEXO, as well as its advanced hybrid and plug-in hybrid Tucson and Santa Fe models. All new passenger cars come with Hyundai’s unique Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package, providing customers with a five-year warranty with unlimited mileage, roadside assistance package, five years of vehicle health checks and an EV High Voltage battery warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles. Buyers of used Hyundai models are also protected by the industry leading Hyundai Promise Approved Used Cars program. Hyundai Motor UK sales grew 5.4% year-on-year during 2024, selling 91,800 vehicles and increasing market share by 0.1%pts to 4.7%, with the TUCSON as best-seller, accounting for 35% of all cars sold. This follows an 8.3% year-on-year sales increase during 2023 when the company sold 87,100 vehicles in the UK. More than 50% of Hyundai Motor UK’s 2024 sales were of electrified Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid or full battery Electric alternative fuel vehicles, with sales of full battery Electric Vehicles growing by 4,400 units to just under 18,000 units. Further information about Hyundai and its products is available at www.hyundai.co.uk and media information at: https://www.hyundai.news/uk/Follow us on Twitter @Hyundai_UK_PR For more information, please contact: Natasha Waddington-Beamont, Head of PR natasha.waddington@hyundai.co.uk Robin Hayles Head of Product & Technical PR robin.hayles@hyundai.co.uk Lauren Prema-Dale Brand PR Manager lauren.prema-dale@hyundai.co.uk Emma Illman Product Press Officer …