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Slough, 25 September 2026 – AION has been nominated for international car of the year prizes for the very first time, and not just once, but with three nominations. The AION V SUV and the AION UT supermini are both in the running for the 2027 World Car of the Year (WCOTY), and the AION UT is also on the judges' lists for the 2027 Car of the Year (COTY) awards, Europe’s top car trophy.

Slough, 24 September 2026 – AION is the new headline sponsor of the Telford Tigers ice hockey team, in partnership with local Shrewsbury dealer Sailhouse Cars. As part of the agreement, the team will officially compete as the AION Telford Tigers for the 2026/27 season.

London, 10 September 2026 – The all-new AION UT electric compact hatchback arrives at AION Auto UK dealerships across the UK this weekend with a pair of tempting launch offers.

London, 4 September 2026 – This September, the spacious and luxurious AION V electric family SUV is available with a limited-time PCP offer from £399 per month with 0% APR, and a deposit of £2,199. For customers who want to avoid the initial outlay, the AION V is offered with zero customer deposit and 0% finance from £449 per month, as part of a suite of flexible finance tailored to customer needs*.

Slough, 19 August 2026 – The AION UT electric supermini will cost £28,950 when order books open in September.

London, 12 August 2026 – Order books for the second model from AION – the UT – will open in September, before first customer deliveries of the stylish new hatchback kick off in October.

London, 21 July 2026 – Paul Barker has joined AION as PR and Events Manager. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry across several senior roles, including his most recent tenure as Editor of Auto Express, and joins at an exciting time in AION’s development. The brand’s second model, the UT hatchback, is weeks away from hitting UK roads, joining the recently launched AION V in a line-up that will expand further through 2027 and beyond.

London, 10 August 2026 – As the first AION V SUVs are delivered to customers, AION is proving its commitment to ‘Effortless Electrification’ by appointing DHL Supply Chain to provide parts logistics.

London, 24 June 2026 – The recently launched AION V all-electric family SUV has the perfect solution for staying cool on the move as the country faces the prospect of record-breaking temperatures this week. It’s the only car on sale in the UK with the option of a built-in freezer, and AION is sweetening every test drive with a refreshing side helping of free ice cream* until the end of June.

London, 19 June 2026 – AION is living up to its commitment to ‘Effortless Electrification’ by handing over the keys to the UK’s first AION V owners, less than two weeks since AION Swansea (Bassetts) opened to the public.