Car production enjoys strong half of growth
UK car production rose 11.7% in the first half of the year to 450,168 units, with June alone up 16.2%. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the […]
EVs
IMI warns against EV training delays
The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned the sector that any potential delay in the 2030 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles must not be […]
IMI report reveals worrying EV failure rate
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) are 40% more likely to fail an MOT because of poor tyre condition than petrol cars. The […]
Used car price growth eases
The rise in used car values slowed in July, slowing from a 3.2% year-on-year increase in June to 2.8%. This is according to Auto Traders Used Car Price Index, which […]
JLR gigafactory a ‘significant boost’
The automotive industry has welcomed the announcement that Jaguar Land Rover’s new EV battery gigafactory will be built in the UK. The facility, which represents a £4bn investment and is […]
EV complaints climb but from a small base
The Motor Ombudsman has reported that complaints about EVs rose slightly in the second quarter of the year. It found that between April and June motorists logged a total of […]
JLR to build EV gigafactory in UK
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group has announced plans to build a £4bn EV battery production factory in Somerset. The new site will create about 4,000 direct jobs and up […]
Plans unveiled to ensure 99% charging reliability
The government is planning to introduce new regulations that will require public charge points to have a 99% reliability rate, with providers facing fines of £10,000 for units that fail […]
Thatcham Research expands EV training
Thatcham Research has introduced EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles (EVs). EV Safe will ensure the safety of […]
EV values expected to plateau
Experts at cap hpi have predicted a stabilising of electric vehicle values in the second half of the year. The market has been disrupted in the first half of the […]
SMMT report reveals falling carbon footprint
The annual Sustainability Report produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that UK automotive manufacturers have shrunk the carbon footprint of production to its lowest level […]
Used values increase in May
BCA has reported that used car values improved in May, up by one per cent to an average price of £8,403. Performance against guide prices improved by 1.6% compared to […]
