NBRA secures training discounts for members
The NBRA has agreed training discounts for its members at a number of providers. The industry body hopes this will address the skills shortage in the sector, which is particularly […]
EVs
Auto Trader report reveals substantial EV price barriers
A study commissioned by Auto Trader has found the price remains the main stumbling block to electric vehicle uptake among private buyers, with 87% refusing to pay more for an […]
AFP platform could support fleets share EV charging
Fleet operators could share their electric vehicle charging facilities with other businesses through a new platform commissioned by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The proposal follows work undertaken by […]
New cap hpi study debunks myths around EV write offs
A new study by automotive data experts at cap hpi has revealed that petrol and diesel cars are written off at twice the rate of fully electric vehicles. The study […]
Government expected to water down 2030 ban on ICE sales
The government is expected to back down on plans to reintroduce the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. Labour pledged to reinstate the 2030 deadline […]
AFP announces revised fleet delivery standard
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has announced a revised agreement devised to set new dealership standards around fleet vehicle deliveries. Retailers such as Marshall Motor Group, Inchcape, Sytner, William […]
Glyn Hopkin Training Centre achieves IMI approval
The new Glyn Hopkin Chelmsford Training Centre has achieved approval from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Michelle Barrett, IMI business development manager, handed over the Approved Centre certificate […]
Half of UK dealers want ZEV Mandate targets relaxed
A new survey has found that nearly half of UK dealers believe that ZEV Mandate targets should be relaxed. According to research carried out by Startline Motor Finance, 47% of […]
JCT600 VLS announces EV partnership with Ohme
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) has selected Ohme as its official electric vehicle charging partner. VLS offers vehicle funding and management solutions to UK businesses and delivers tailored services to […]
LCV sales return to growth in August – SMMT
The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to growth in August, rising 1.7% to record the best performance for the month since 2021. This follows two months of […]
Electric car sales up 10% but below ZEV targets
The UK new car market was down 1.3% in August despite a 10.8% rise in electric car sales, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
Volvo abandons plan for EV-only sales by 2030
Volvo has abandoned its objective to only sell pure electric cars by 2030. Its revised target is for electric cars and hybrids to make up between 90% and 100% of […]
