Europcar adds EV model to its fleet
Europcar has become the first rental company in the UK to add the ORA Funky Cat to its fleet. The ORA Funky Cat is a compact electric car manufactured by […]
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Government launches inquiry into EVs
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into electric vehicles. The aim of the inquiry is to understand how the government will achieve its […]
ICE ban could cause further supply shortages
The proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and the ban on hybrids from 2035 could result in a shortage of internal combustion engine vehicles. […]
Used car market enjoys quarterly growth
The UK’s used car market rose by 4.1% during the second quarter of the year, with 1,832,267 units changing hands. According to the latest figures published by the Society of […]
cap hpi lifts lid on ULEZ compliance
New analysis shows one in four cars in Uxbridge is non-compliant with the new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The London ULEZ is due to expand on 29 August to […]
Used car market still below pre-pandemic levels
Used car transactions are expected to surpass 7.1 million units this year, which represents a 4.4% increase on 2022. However, this is still three per cent below the average pre-pandemic […]
CV sales soar as EVs enjoy sharp rise
The number of UK light commercial vehicles (LCV) registered in the UK grew for the seventh consecutive month in July, increasing by 44.2% to 26,990 units. According to the Society […]
Kia passes 50,000 EV sales milestone
Kia UK has reached the 50,000 EV sales milestone in July 2023, after another record-breaking month that saw the brand finish as the UK’s fourth best-selling brand. Kia sold 9,624 […]
New car market reaches one-year of continuous growth
The new car market grew 28.3% in July with 143,921 new vehicles registered. This means the market has enjoyed continuous growth for a full year. According to the latest figures […]
Thatcham Research reveals lack of training focus
Thatcham Research doubled its MET technician capacity last year and plans to have almost 300 learners on programme by the end of 2023. This is about a quarter more than […]
July dip in used car values
Used car values fell by 1.9% in July despite healthy wholesale activity, according to data experts at cap hpi. The fall of 1.9%, or £350 on average, is a larger […]
Quotes for AFVs continue to rise
Analysis of extended warranty quotes-to-buy requests through Intelligent Motoring has revealed significant growth for electric and hybrid vehicles. Warranty quotes for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) grew by 575% in 2022 […]
