THIS WEEK'S UK CAR NEWS

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This week's UK car news roundup covers a range of significant developments. The Ford Bronco is confirmed for a limited European launch in late 2023, though unfortunately not for the UK market due to right-hand drive production unviability. The new MG4 EV is set to challenge the Volkswagen ID.3 with a 281-mile range and multiple powertrain options, with pricing potentially around £28,000. Suzuki's popular Jimny may return as a five-door hybrid 4x4, potentially costing just over £20,000. A key discussion point is the innovative use of second-life EV batteries for local charging hubs, addressing both battery disposal and urban charging challenges. Volkswagen aims to overtake Tesla in EV production by 2025, citing Tesla's current manufacturing and supply chain issues. Other news includes the potential unveiling of a Volkswagen Phaeton successor, the new V6-powered Volkswagen Amarok pickup, the seven-seat Hyundai Ioniq 7 SUV arriving in 2024 with a potential 400-mile range, and an all-electric Alfa Romeo Giulia with a claimed 500-mile range. The report highlights a significant drop in new car registrations in June, the worst since 1996, although BEV registrations continue to grow. Labor's pledge to create 30,000 jobs in EV battery gigafactories is also noted. Finally, a shift in car rescue techniques is proposed, prioritizing rapid extraction over movement minimization to potentially save lives in accidents.