electric vehicles

EVA names first CEO

Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England has appointed James Court as its first chief executive. He worked in the Cabinet Office on the UK’s COP26 transport policy and helped build the […]

Heat pumps could cool range anxiety

New research has identified solutions that can mitigate the loss of range for electric cars caused by cold weather. According to What Car?, electric car range can reduce by as […]

Xtrac opens new training academy

Berkshire-based transmission specialist Xtrac has launched of a dedicated apprenticeship facility at its global headquarters in Thatcham. The new training facility, which includes a CAE classroom and adjoining practical skills […]

Petrol prices drive up EV interest

Auto Trader has reported that rising prices on the forecourt have invigorated interest in electric vehicles. It found that the proportion of electric cars viewed on its marketplace had dropped […]

Ford goes all-in with EV investment

Ford has announced plans to make 50% of its annual vehicle sales electric by 2030. It has said it will invest $5bn into its EV production unit this year alone, […]

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 […]