EVs

LKQ boss predicts EV acceleration

The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden has predicted that that electric vehicle (EV) transition will accelerate over the next year. He expects more independent garages to […]

EU car sales stalling

The EU car market suffered its first contraction in 17 months in December, with EV sales flatlining. According to the ACEA, sales across the continent rose 13.9% in 2023, but […]

Knowledge Base celebrates five-year anniversary

The Motor Ombudsman is celebrating five years of its online Knowledge Base. The service, which has grown to 11 different categories addressing key stages of the vehicle purchase and ownership […]

SYNETIQ signs innovative EV battery deal

Vehicle salvage, dismantling, and recycling company SYNETIQ has agreed a new collaboration to develop sustainable solutions for EV batteries at the end of their life. The IAA company is working […]

IMI identifies key skill drivers

A new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has identified the top 10 drivers for skills in the UK automotive sector. Driving Auto Forwards says the highest […]

FMG Repair Services announces Bristol expansion

Accident repair specialist FMG Repair Services has opened the doors of a new state-of-the-art accident repair centre in Bristol. With 36 work bays, the 22,000 sqft site has the capacity […]

LCV market up 21% in 2023

The light commercial vehicle market grew by 21% last year to reach 341,455 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The UK saw an additional 59,316 […]

Kia sets new UK sales record

Kia is celebrating a record-breaking year of sales in 2023, having sold 107,765 cars to UK customers. It finished 2023 as the sixth best-selling brand in the UK with 5.7% […]

Tesla Model 3 tops EV charts

New research has revealed that the Tesla Model 3 was the most popular electric vehicle in the UK last year. According to millions of searches on the cinch website, it […]

Government falls short of EV charging targets

Research from the RAC has revealed that the government has failed in its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area […]

Drivers ‘warm to Chinese EVs’

Drivers considering an EV for their next car purchase has risen sharply in a year, with most stating they would not be put off of by Chinese models. Research undertaken […]

Early Christmas for car production

UK car production rose 14.8% in November according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 91,923 cars rolled out of factory gates, an increase of 11,832 […]