IMI awards inaugural Centre of Excellence
The Institute of the Motor Industry has named BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. The prestigious inaugural award recognises the outstanding achievements of […]
EVs
Nissan Sunderland continues EV drive
Nissan has emphasised its commitment to UK manufacturing by announcing that five million units have now rolled off the lines at its Sunderland plant, while the first electric vehicle models […]
Price cap to cut home charging by a third
New analysis from the RAC has revealed that charging an electric vehicle at home will be a third cheaper than it would have been as a result of the government’s […]
Car subscription business reports record growth
AAM Group has reported that it’s car subscription business, Mycardirect, has achieved profitability 18 months ahead of schedule. Established in September 2020, it is now profitable on a monthly basis […]
Price pressures dampening EV appetite
A new report has warned that high prices could be dampening EV uptake with just seven new electric models available in the UK available for under £30,000. According to Electrifying.com, […]
EV training reaches record levels
The Institute of Motor Industry has revealed that more technicians than ever before underwent EV skills training in the first half of 2022. It found that record numbers secured an […]
Motorway charging exceeds petrol prices
The cost of charging an electric car at motorway services can be up to 28% higher than filling up with petrol. This is according to the latest research from What […]
Car sales reverse five-month decline
The UK new car market grew for the first time since February in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found […]
Aftermarket urged to capitalise on MOT surge
MOT volumes are expected to rise by more than 50% in the second half of the year, with September to November accounting for almost a third of this spike in […]
Tickets on sale for inaugural EV Ready event
Tickets have gone on sale for the UK’s first ever independent garage event dedicated to electric vehicle skills, equipment and technology – EV Ready – which is set to be […]
No concern for new plates
New research has found that the twice annual New Reg Day is not the sales driver it once was. According to independent retailer Motorpoint, a poll of 1,000 potential car […]
IMI report reveals looming skills crisis
The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 160,000 shortfall in skilled workers by 2031. Its latest Automotive Sector Employment report attributes this growing skills gaps to the electric […]
