EVs

NFDA calls for greater government support for EVs

The National Franchised Dealers Association has called for greater incentives to support the uptake of electric vehicles. In November, a total of 156,525 new cars were registered, an increase of […]

Smart UK Automotive joins Motor Ombudsman code

The Motor Ombudsman has announced that smart UK Automotive has been awarded accreditation to its Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved Motor Industry Codes of Practice for New Cars. This brings […]

Used car values fall again in November

Auto Trader data has found that average used car retail prices contracted 3.8% on a year-on-year in November. This is the third consecutive month of falling prices, with a fall […]

CV production up 59% on 2019

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production surged 47.1% year-on-year last month, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that 12,853 vans, […]

Car production surges by nearly a third

UK car production output surged 31.6% in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the eighth month of growth this year, 91,512 units were produced making […]

Nissan confirms £1.2bn Sunderland investment

Nissan has announced it will build the electric Qashqai and Juke models at its Sunderland plant, following an investment of around £1.2bn. The site already manufactures the electric Leaf. The […]

Repairify expands technical team

Following the creation of its Luton-based technical centre of excellence in November 2022, Repairify is expanding its workshop operation with the appointment of two new technicians to meet the growing […]

EV infrastructure deals set to soar

A global survey is predicting that EV infrastructure deals over the next five years will reach a value of £45bn. According to a report by DLA Piper, compiled with the […]

EV discounts surge by 323%

Discounts on new electric vehicles increased by 323% between November 2022 and October 2023, according to new figures from What Car?. By comparison, discounts for petrol and diesel models grew […]

Demand spikes for used EVs

The average price of a used car fell one per cent in mid-November, according to Auto Trader data but demand remains strong, particularly for alternatively fuelled vehicles. It found that […]

Fix Auto Penzance installs EV chargers

Fix Auto Penzance has installed a bank of electric car chargers available to colleagues and customers alike. Directors Stuart and Joel Cameron have installed two 40 KW fast charge DC […]

HGV sales gather momentum

British demand for new heavy goods vehicles grew by 14.9% in the third quarter with 11,531 trucks joining Britain’s roads. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]