EVs

Used car buyers turn to EVs and diesels

Used car buyers have increasingly turned to electric and diesel vehicles over the last six months to reduce fuel costs, new research indicates. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker revealed the […]

Commercial vehicle production hits 16-year high

UK commercial vehicle production remained resilient last month, down just 3.9% compared to a bumper October 2023. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader, 12,387 light commercial vehicles […]

ZEV Mandate under review after industry backlash

The government has confirmed it will reassess the ZEV Mandate after vehicle manufacturers said the targets were unworkable. It has said the 2030 deadline will remain in place, but will […]

Stellantis to close Vauxhall Luton factory

Stellantis has confirmed that it will close its Vauxhall Luton factory next April, partly blaming challenges around the ZEV Mandate. The site, which has been open since 1905, employs 1,100 people […]

EV SMR times shorter than ICE and hybrids

New data has revealed that electric vans benefit from shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models. However, ICE and hybrid vans have better vehicle off-road […]

ZEV Mandate targets could be relaxed

It has been reported that the UK government will modify ZEV Mandate targets after pressure from vehicle manufacturers. The government met vehicle manufacturers last week to discuss the electrification of […]

Used electric vehicles save drivers up to £1,600

Used electric vehicles could save their owners up to £1,600 a year, according to new analysis carried out by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank. The research […]