EVs

UK car production dips in May

UK car manufacturing fell by 11.9% to 69,652 units in May, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production for the UK market rose by 9.7% to […]

SMMT calls on government to unlock £50bn potential

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the next government to support that automotive industry deliver growth worth £50bn over the next decade. New research published in […]

Used car values hold firm

Used car values reported its strongest June since 2009, according to cap hpi. It found that prices fell by just 0.1% in the month, or £25, at three years and […]

EV uptake surges among UK rentals

A new report published by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has revealed that the EV uptake in the car rental sector has risen by 200% since 2022. […]

NFDA unveils general election manifesto

New research carried out by the National Franchised Dealers Association has identified the key areas of concern for UK dealerships and where support from the next government is most needed. […]

BCA reports steady sales in May

BCA has reported that supply and demand remained strong through May, with a reduction of £132 to £7,376 in the average price of sold vehicles. Looking at the data more […]

Polestar names new UK and Ireland MD

Polestar has appointed Matt Galvin to lead the brand in the UK and Ireland. He joins after more than 20 years in the automotive industry, having held senior roles at […]

VMs could benefit from waning EV interest

New data suggests that vehicle manufacturers scaling back on the production of electric vehicles due to cooling consumer demand could see their margins increase. This is according to Bloomberg Intelligence‘s […]

UK urged not to follow EU on Chinese tariffs

The UK has been urged not to follow in the footsteps of the EU after the European Commission said it had ‘provisionally concluded’ to impose tariffs on electric cars imported […]

New EV battery passport due in 2027

New regulations will be introduced in 2027 requiring vehicle manufacturers to prove the origins of raw materials used in electric vehicle batteries. The new ‘electric battery passport’ will apply to […]