EVs

Manufacturing figures electrified by EV charge

UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just 0.3% to 68,575 units. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) attributed the loss, […]

Industry calls for updated Green Super-Deduction

Eight leading trade associations have urged the government introduce a new Green Super-Deduction when the existing programme when it comes to an end in March. The BVRLA, CECA, EAMA, FLA, […]

EV services up to a third cheaper

New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids. According to BookMyGarage, servicing an EV costs an average of […]

Bentley breaks ground on new technical centre

Bentley Motors has begun construction of its new Launch Quality Centre and Engineering Technical Centre. Based at company headquarters in Crewe, the £35m facility will be integral to the brand’s […]

Uses car values rise despite EV volatility

Used car values at BCA saw a modest uplift in January 2023, with improved demand driving a 1.6% increase. Values averaged £8,400 in January, which is up by £135 compared […]

Experts call for EV update to driving tests

EV experts are urging the DVLA to encourage more UK learner drivers to take lessons and tests in electric cars. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, EV […]

EVs rise in falling market

More used electric vehicles were sold last year than ever before, but they still made up just 4.1% of the overall market. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

Registrations open for Automechanika Birmingham

Registrations are now open for Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s largest automotive trade exhibition. Bodyshop professionals wishing to attend can claim a free ticket, free parking, plus coffee and a bacon […]

Used car prices rise for 34th straight month

The average retail price of a used car was £18,119 in January, marking a 2.7% year-on-year increase on a like-for-like basis and the 34th month of consecutive price growth. This is […]

Martec unveils new IMI-approved training

Training provider Martec Training has launched a new IMI accredited Apprenticeship route. This latest Level 3 Apprenticeship is targeted at vehicle damage and MET technicians and will enable those already […]

Car production sinks to 60-year low

UK car production fell 9.8% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This represents the lowest total […]

Euro NCAP publishes 2022 review in numbers

Euro NCAP has released its annual Year in Numbers, which found that full electric vehicles made up 22 out of 65 new models tested, while six of the seven new […]