electric vehicles

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the industry has invested about £10.8bn in electrification since 2011, and is now urging other stakeholders to match this […]

Subscription models could help new car buyers who are hesitant about electric vehicles make the switch to the technology, according to the latest industry research by What Car?. A subscription […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]