EVs

EV sales tipped to top 400,000

A new report predicts that BEV sales will exceed 400,000 this year. According to a new study by cap hpi, the uptick will be driven by growing demand for smaller […]

EV levels low at independent dealers

New data has revealed that only 17% of independent dealers stocked electric vehicles in March. This is according to cap hpi, which found that this figure rises to 43% of […]

NFDA shines light on NI challenges

The National Franchised Dealers Association in Northern Ireland has met with industry leaders and regulators to discuss key issues within the domestic automotive market, including MOTs and electric vehicle charging […]

The AA unveils motoring manifesto

The AA has launched its motoring manifesto – Creating Confidence for Drivers – intended to highlight key concerns among UK motorists. The manifesto has been introduced to voice the issues […]

Poor network coverage disrupting EV charging

Limited mobile network coverage could be disrupting the EV charging process at a number of public charge points. According to the RAC Foundation, about two thirds of Britain’s most common […]

Equipmake puts faith in Saint

UK-based Equipmake has appointed Glenn Saint as business development director. Equipmake develops and manufactures specialist electrification products for the automotive industry, including the bus and coach sectors. His appointment will […]

LCVs march to best quarter

March was a bumper month for light commercial vehicle sales in the UK with new registrations spiking by 11.1% to 52,916 vehicles. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

New car sales rise for 20th straight month

The UK new car market grew for the 20th consecutive month in March, with registrations up 10.4%. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 317,786 new cars were […]

Climate Group initiative driving EV transition

Corporations within the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative have so far switched more than 630,000 cars and vans to electric models. EV100 has grown from a group of 10 companies six […]

Exports drive growth in CV production

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production almost doubled in February to 12,927 units, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 98.4% uplift in volume was the best February […]

Car production enjoys six straight months of growth

UK car production was up 14.6% in February to 79,907 units. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it marked the sixth consecutive month […]

Polestar announces new charging partnership

Polestar and Plugsurfing are partnering to launch a new public charging service that will provide drivers with access to 650,000 charge points across Europe. Polestar Charge offers drivers access to […]