EVs

LCV demand hits highest mark since 1998

Demand for new light commercial vehicles grew by 2.2% last month to 17,934 units, completing 14 months of consecutive growth making it the best performing February since 1998. Registrations of […]

New car sales hit 20-year high

New car registrations rose 14% last month to make it the best February performance for 20 years, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported sales of […]

Average EV and ICE mileage converging

New data has revealed that average mileages are dropping for both petrol and diesel vehicles. According to cap hpi, which analysed data from around 17.4 million cars from 2014 to […]

VWG UK signs EV battery recycling deal

Volkswagen Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling experts Ecobat to collect and recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries. As part of the deal, Ecobat will collect EV batteries […]

Used car values inch up again

Average used car values at three years and 60,000 miles moved into the positive in February, according to data from cap hpi. An increase of 0.7%, or £50, represents the […]

IMI calls for EV business support

The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to support the business investment needed for a sustainable EV aftermarket when he delivers his Spring Budget next month. […]

IMI predicts EV technicians shortfall by 2032

The latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that the shortfall in EV technicians is expected to occur in 2023. It previously estimated that the […]

Stellantis to begin EV production in Luton

Stellantis will produce its medium electric vans at its Luton manufacturing facility from the first half of 2025. This follows the start of EV production at Ellesmere Port last year. […]

Cogent Hire joins NBRA

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that Chorley-credit hire company Cogent Hire has become a supplier member in anticipation of an electric vehicle surge. Martyn Rowley, executive director […]

UK becomes Europe’s largest ZEV bus market

Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market is growing again after three challenging years, with 4,932 new registrations last year representing a 44.6% increase on the 2022. According to the […]

HGV sales growth still strong

The UK heavy goods vehicles market grew for the second year in a row in 2023, up 13% to 46,227. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]

NFDA responds to EV charging consultation

The National Franchised Dealers Association has responded to a government consultation around developing public EV charging infrastructure. The government launched the consultation around the £1bn Rapid Charging Fund (RCF) in […]