electric vehicles

 CV sales dive by a quarter

UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations recorded their fifth consecutive month of decline in May, falling 25.1% to 22,000 units. This is according to the latest figures from the Society […]

EVs to impact repair capacity

The growth of electric vehicles (EV) will have a wide-reaching impact on the repair industry, according to a report released by Activate Group. It found that additional safety considerations linked […]

Used car buyers turn to automatics

Automatics now make up as much as 72% of the used car market in parts of the UK, with their numbers bolstered by the increasing popularity of electric vehicles. This […]

Used car market enjoys strong start

The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found […]

VW and bp agree EV charging partnership

Volkswagen and bp have launched a strategic partnership that will boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe. The partnership intends to build a fast-charging network across Europe by […]

LEVC continues European growth

LEVC has announced further growth in its European commercial vehicle network, with the launch of its first dealership in Latvia. Mūsa Motors, based in central Riga, will offer customers complete […]

EV Technology Group bolsters leadership team

EV Technology Group has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Dan Burge as chief product officer. Burge, a highly experienced global automotive industry executive, with over 20 years […]

Stellantis strengthens hydrogen team

Stellantis has appointed Jean-Michel Billig as chief technology officer for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development. He will take up his role on 27 June. Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, said, “Jean-Michel’s […]

New report reveals EV driving habits

Zap-Map has published a report that sheds light on the shape and usage of Britain’s EV charging network. Its annual EV Charging Survey provides direct insight into the experience and […]

VWG continues successful EV shift

Volkswagen Group continued its shift to electrification in the first quarter of 2022, lifting deliveries of all-electric vehicles by 65% year-on-year. Despite supply bottlenecks for semiconductors and wire harnesses, 99,100 […]

SMMT names new Forum MD

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has appointed Richard Sadler as the new managing director of SMMT Industry Forum. Industry Forum was established by SMMT, vehicle manufacturers and […]

Production stalls despite EV demand

UK car production fell 41.3% in February, with 61,657 units made. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 43,351 fewer cars were […]