EVs

Growing demand pushes up used EV prices

New data from Auto Trader has revealed that used EV prices have risen 0.6% so far in October to an average price of £32,203. However, prices are still down 19.6% […]

SMMT calls for ROO delay to protect EV prices

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for an agreement between the UK and EU to prevent harsher tariffs on EVs. Tougher Rules of Origin requirement on […]

IMI announces NOS industry consultation

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is consulting the industry as it prepares to review Electric and Hybrid Vehicle National Occupational Standards (NOS). Developed by the IMI in consultation with […]

Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy

Volta Trucks has announced it is filing for bankruptcy. The manufacturer of electric vehicles was founded in 2019 to deliver zero emission commercial vehicles. It created the world’s first purpose […]

Kia to unveil new training academy

Kia UK will open a new cutting-edge training centre in Derby by the end of this year. The Kia Academy will welcome the next generation of Kia apprenticeships and dealer […]

Boost for green jobs with new Fortescue site

Fortescue has delivered a major boost to jobs, manufacturing, and green energy in the United Kingdom with the opening of a new state-of-the-art technical innovation centre in Kidlington. The new […]

IMI welcomes Labour automotive strategy

The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed plans by the Labour Party to restore the 2030 deadline on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles and introduce 80,000 […]

Peter Vardy Group signs strategic EV partnership

Peter Vardy Group has entered a strategic partnership with AffinityEV, which provides tailored software solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). AffinityEV will deliver a suite of specialised products tailored to the […]

Dealers report declining relationship with manufacturers

NFDA’s Summer 2023 Dealer Attitude Survey, conducted over August and September 2023, has revealed a general downward trend in the relationship between dealers and their manufacturers. The survey attracted 2,531 […]

IMI calls for further skills support

The Institute of the Motor Industry has called for further government investment in training to back up its ‘Plan for Drivers’. The Plan for Driver has been launched to ease […]

Cogent Hire continues EV focus with new role

Credit hire and mobility specialist Cogent Hire has appointed insurance and auto executive Luke LeSauteur to the new role of commercial director. Reporting to CEO Kirsty McKno, he will build […]

LCV demand continues upwards trend

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the ninth month in a row in September. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, it was up 28.1% […]