CV manufacturing hits 11-year high
British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 8.6% to 6,600 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this is the best August volume for 11 years continues […]
EVs
Used car values weakening
Used car values fell by their largest amount since 2008 in September. According to data from cap hpi, values dropped by 1.9%, or about £420, at the three-year, 60,000 point. […]
SYNETIQ completes industry-first training
SYNETIQ, an IAA company, is celebrating after becoming the first UK vehicle recycler to complete an Institute of Motor Industry-accredited course in EV dismantling. The course is the country’s first […]
EV interest falls sharply after 2030 delay
The government’s decision to postpone the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK from 2030 to 2035 has had an immediate impact on buyer intentions, according to […]
Mazda announce UK leadership reshuffle
Mazda has promoted Laura Bailey to the role of sales director UK. She takes over from Peter Allibon, who is moving to director, sales and dealer network, Europe. Bailey has been part […]
ZEV mandate to remain despite delay to ICE ban
The UK government has insisted that its Zero Emission Vehicle mandate will remain in place even though the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has […]
NBRA calls for government support after 2030 delay
The National Body Repair Association is urging the government to offer subsidies to those businesses which have already invested in preparations for the 2030 ban on the sale of new […]
Government puts brakes on EV transition
The government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of new petrol and diesel cars will be pushed back to 2035, bringing the UK in line with the rest of the […]
Industry responds to reports of 2030 delay
The industry has been responding to reports that the government will push the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars back to 2035, in line with […]
Government expected to delay 2030 petrol ban
The UK government is set to delay the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035. It is currently holding an inquiry into the viability […]
Battery innovation critical to EV adoption
Fast charging battery technology is as critical as charging infrastructure in the transition to electric vehicles. This is according to StoreDot, which reveals that charging anxiety remains a key deterrence […]
Government urged to act to support private EV purchases
Uptake of EVs has escalated 21-fold since 2018 with one sold every 60 seconds. They now account for 16% of all vehicles sold in the UK and this is expected […]
