ZEV Mandate

ZEV Mandate reforms welcomed by industry

The industry has largely responded positively to the government’s announcement that ZEV Mandate rules would be relaxed. It has announced greater flexibility around EV sales targets, while stating that hybrids […]

SMMT welcomes ZEV Mandate reforms

The automotive industry has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will relax ZEV Mandate rules. It has said the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars will remain unchanged, […]

ZEV Mandate updated to ease targets for VMs

The UK government has announced that the ZEV Mandate will be changed to make it easier for vehicle manufacturers to meet targets. It has announced that the 2030 deadline for […]

New car sales rise 12% as EV uptake surges

New car sales in the UK rose 12.4% to 357,103 units in March, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Fleet registrations rose […]

Dealers doubt 2030 petrol and diesel ban

New research by Close Brothers Motor Finance has found that most dealerships doubt the proposed 2030 petrol and diesel ban will go ahead. The government moved the ban forward from […]

SMMT urges EV purchase incentives to boost market

New modelling by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has found that EV purchase incentives could boost the market by 15% by 2028. Under current market conditions it […]

Substantial changes to ZEV Mandate expected

The government has said it will make substantial changes to ZEV Mandate targets after Nissan warned electric vehicle quotes threatened the future of its Sunderland plant. The ZEV Mandate stipulates […]

Fleets to keep diesel vans running for longer

A new white paper has been published to support businesses who want to keep their diesel vans on the roads for longer. The paper, written by FleetCheck, has been produced […]