Polestar names new UK and Ireland MD
Polestar has appointed Matt Galvin to lead the brand in the UK and Ireland. He joins after more than 20 years in the automotive industry, having held senior roles at […]
EVs
VMs could benefit from waning EV interest
New data suggests that vehicle manufacturers scaling back on the production of electric vehicles due to cooling consumer demand could see their margins increase. This is according to Bloomberg Intelligence‘s […]
UK urged not to follow EU on Chinese tariffs
The UK has been urged not to follow in the footsteps of the EU after the European Commission said it had ‘provisionally concluded’ to impose tariffs on electric cars imported […]
RAC identifies six key road safety priorities for government
The RAC has identified better road surfaces and fairer fuel priorities as priority issues for the next government to address. In its ‘Deliver for drivers – priorities for the next […]
New EV battery passport due in 2027
New regulations will be introduced in 2027 requiring vehicle manufacturers to prove the origins of raw materials used in electric vehicle batteries. The new ‘electric battery passport’ will apply to […]
Volkswagen Passenger Cars names new head
Volkswagen Passenger Cars has appointed Martin Sander to the board as member for sales, marketing and aftersales. He will succeed Imelda Labbé, who has headed the department for the past […]
Costs mount for EV repairs
New research has revealed that although electric cars are involved in fewer collisions than their ICE counterparts, those that do crash are more likely to be written off – and […]
CV sales up but EVs making slow progress
Sales of new light commercial vehicles rose by 19.9% in May as the market recorded its 17th consecutive month of growth. More than 25,853 units were sold last month, according […]
IMI issues industry ‘wish-list’ for new government
The Institute of the Motor Industry has published a new ‘wish-list’ for the next government to protect the automotive industry and ensure it continues to deliver valuable benefits for the […]
Car sales up for 22nd straight month
The UK new car market recorded growth for the 22nd month in a row in June as registrations rose 1.7% to 147,678 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
Used EV numbers hit new high
The number of electric vehicles stocked by used car dealerships reached a new record high last month. Analysis from digital marketplace Motors found that alternative fuelled cars made up around […]
Manufacturing dips despite strong EV figures
UK car manufacturing output fell by seven per cent to 61,820 in April, according the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This was the second successive month of falling […]
