EVs

New registrations surge by nearly a quarter

The UK new car market grew 23.5% in November to 142,889 registered units in the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to new figures published by the Society of […]

Ford announces major UK investment

Ford has invested a further £125m in its Halewood Plant, on Merseyside, increasing capacity by 70%. This means that 70% of the 600,000 EVs which Ford will sell in Europe […]

Cost-of-living crisis could ease chip demand

The semiconductor shortage could soon be a thing of the past, according to VCN Automotive. It believes the cost-of-living crisis means consumers are not upgrading their smartphones or investing in […]

UK Garage and Bodyshop Event earns industry accolade

Messe Frankfurt UK has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Achievement category in the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Pride of the Aftermarket awards. It has been recognised for its […]

BEV sales drive third month of growth

The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by 26.4% to 134,344 units. According to the latest figures from the Society of […]

Electricity costs slows EV switch

New data has revealed that the number of drivers planning to make the switch to electric has jumped in the last year. A study for Kwik Fit found that 42% […]

Polestar remains on sales target

Polestar has reported that it delivered approximately 9,215 vehicles in the third quarter of 2022, bringing the total year-to-date to approximately 30,400 cars for the first nine months of 2022, […]

Vauxhall announces new home charging partnership

Vauxhall has partnered with green tech pioneer Octopus Energy to promote the use of renewable energy and reduce charging costs for EV drivers. The strategic partnership delivers enhanced options for […]

Government confirms 2030 ban to remain

The UK government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will go ahead. Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan confirmed the decision was part […]

Charging doubts replace range anxiety as top concern

Doubts about the availability and reliability of the charging infrastructure has replaced range anxiety as the major concern for motorists considering switching to an electric vehicle. According to Volkswagen Financial […]