EVs

Government switches EV investments

The government’s decision to close the plug-in car grant scheme for new orders has received a mixed response from the industry. While it is expected to have a negative impact […]

Inaugural UKGBE event hailed a triumph

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event presented by Automechanika Birmingham has received widespread praise from the automotive aftermarket community, achieving a staggering 3,538 business owners over two days. The event, […]

‘Charge anxiety’ dampens EV uptake

Range anxiety has been replacing by charging anxiety among potential EV drivers. This is according to the Volkswagen Financial Services UK data insights team. It found that the creation of […]

LEVC announces change at the top

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced key leadership changes, with Joerg Hofmann standing down as CEO. He joined in February 2019, and helped the company recently reach the milestone […]

UK car parc tops 40 million

The number of vehicles in the UK grew 0.4% to 40,506,971 in 2021, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). However, despite the […]

Fiat confirms full EV switch

Fiat has announced that it will sell only electric vehicles in the UK from 1 July. Last year more than 60% of Fiat’s line-up was electrified, but as of this […]

EV driving encourages better behaviour

Driving electric and hybrid cars is changing driver behaviour for the better, according to Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection firm DMN Logistics. Data collected by DMN Logistics of their […]

Poor infrastructure slowing EV switch

More than half of van owners say they are discouraged from switching to an electric van due to a lack of chargepoint infrastructure. This is according to new research by […]

Diesel demand down five per cent

Diesel cars continue to be faded out from the UK new car market, with just five per cent of new car buyers stating they’re looking to buy one. This is […]

Autotech supports AA EV training

Autotech Training is supporting the AA as it works towards its objective to equip its entire fleet of patrols with IMI-accredited industry leading electric vehicle training. As the UK’s number […]

New drivers favour EV as first car

A Motor Ombudsman-commissioned online YouGov study of nearly 500 existing and prospective learner drivers in Great Britain has revealed that nearly half (42%) of new drivers would prefer their first […]

SMMT unveils growing EV range

New research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has unveiled the scale of investment by car manufactures in electric vehicles, and the benefits to date for consumers. It […]