electric vehicles

IMI reveals drastic HGV skills shortage

The Institute of the Motor Industry estimates that just three per cent of HGV technicians are trained to work on high voltage systems. Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI, said: […]

Repairify adds ADAS and EV skills

Repairify has invested in IMI ADAS and EV training programmes for all its employees and technicians. This is intended to provide confidence to repair shops about the accuracy of calibrations […]

YouGov poll emphasises EV appetite

A survey of 2,000 motorists by Bridgestone has confirmed that UK consumers are beginning to accelerate towards electric vehicle travel, with 67% preparing to ditch their petrol and diesel cars […]

Drivers reject ‘pay as you drive’ scheme

MPs on the Transport Committee are urging the government to consider introducing a pay-as-you-drive scheme using telematics technology. However, according to research by Venson Automotive Solutions, this proposal does not […]

Mini adventure for Federico Izzo

Federico Izzo has been appointed as the new director for MINI UK and Ireland. He will take up his new role from 1 May 2022, succeeding David George who moves […]

EV drivers worried about safe repairs

More than half of electric vehicle drivers (52%) say they are uncertain that their vehicle will be repaired safely if it’s involved in a collision. A survey of more than […]

Sytner Group celebrates EV accreditation

Sytner Group repairers in Slough, West London, Reading, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby and Bradford Audi have now all secured Electric Vehicle Approved Accreditation. The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has been […]

BEVs drive January uplift

The UK automotive sector recorded a positive start to 2022 as 115,087 new cars were registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]

Customer service dominates EV complaints

The Motor Ombudsman has reported that a third (33%) of disputes submitted by electric vehicle consumers were due to an issue at the point of sale or because of the […]

Coventry named UK’s EV capital

Coventry has been named as the best city in the UK to own an electric vehicle. It overtakes Sunderland at the top of the charts, with Newcastle ranked third. Portsmouth […]

Europcar accelerates EV switch

Europcar Mobility Group UK has added 100 London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) VN5 vans to its Vans & Trucks fleet. Available for short-term rental from its Vans & Trucks locations […]

BEVS enjoy record year

Car registrations in the UK rose by one per cent across 2021 compared to 2020 levels, but were down 28.7% on 2019 sales. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader […]