EVs

EV services cheaper and quicker

New data has found that servicing an electric vehicle is about 22% cheaper than an average internal combustion engine. Much of these savings are a result of reduced labour times, […]

EV demand shows signs of stalling

The UK appetite for electric vehicles (EVs) appears to be in decline with fewer people saying they expect to own an EV in the next decade. A recent CarGurus study […]

Public charging remains a postcode lottery

A new report has revealed the percentage of households without the space to charge at their own property but situated within five minutes of a public EV charger has risen […]

Car production stunted by supply issues

UK car production dropped 19.2% in the first six months of the year, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 95,792 […]

Dealers caught napping by EV surge

More than half of retailers admit to being unprepared for the growing customer demand for electric vehicles. According to a survey carried out by Auto Trader, 51% of dealerships say […]

Fix Auto Slough unveils new site

Fix Auto Slough has cut the ribbon on its new repair centre. The new centre is fitted with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, central to which is a dedicated ‘Tech Bay’ […]

AW celebrates apprenticeship successes

AW Repair Group is celebrating its first cohort of apprentices completing their end point assessments through the IMI. The group that signed up at AW’s first Apprentice Showcase Event in […]

EV safety addressed in new report

Trend Tracker has published a new report – ‘Electric Vehicles (EV), What Happens When Things Go Wrong,’ – based on a recent cross-industry group discussing the journey towards the government’s […]

Used car values on the rise again

Used car values rose to £9,196 in June, according to data released by BCA, making it the first month-on-month rise in values recorded this year.  Values improved by £745 across […]

IMI chief shortlisted for leadership award

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), has been shortlisted for the Association Leadership Award in the annual Association Excellence Awards. The awards recognise the essential […]

Audi launches new EV comparison solution

Audi has teamed up with eCommerce experts at drivvn to help buyers navigate the complex range of information available when choosing a new electric vehicle. The new service provides a […]

VWG announces 27% increase in EV sales

The Volkswagen Group has announced that it has increased the sale of all-electric vehicle by 27% in the first half of the year. Despite supply bottlenecks, a temporary stop of […]