EVs

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 […]

EV report calls for ‘urgent action’

A House of Lords Committee has published a new electric car report that calls for “urgent changes” if the UK is to meet its net zero emissions targets. The Environment […]

Used car sales to seven million mark

The UK’s used car market grew by 5.1% to 7,242,692 transactions in 2023, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Four straight quarters of growth saw sales […]

Demand strong for used cars

Both transactions and demand in the used car market grew in January, according to Auto Trader’s Price Index. But while prices are showing signs of stabilising, Auto Trader data revealed […]

Lucky 13 for LCV sales

The new light commercial vehicle (LCVs) market grew by 8.4% with 23,962 vehicles joining UK roads during January, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

EVs break the million mark

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has announced that the one millionth electric car was sold in the UK in January. The new car market grew 8.2% last month, […]