Older electric vehicles outperform petrol cars
Electric vehicles become more reliable than petrol cars the older they get, according to new analysis. A study of 47.4 million MOTs found that there was little difference between electric […]
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Nigel Mansell backs further training for older drivers
Former F1 champion Nigel Mansell and IAM RoadSmart are calling for further support for older drivers. The current licence renewal process for drivers over 70 relies on self-declaration of eyesight […]
Regular eye tests for motorists backed by older drivers
New research has found that older drivers back regular eye tests for motorists in greater number than younger drivers. The Department for Transport is considering making in-person eye tests for […]
Aftersales revenues boosted by older vehicle focus
New analysis has found that retailers can significantly boost aftersales revenues by targeting older vehicles. According to research carried out by TekCor4, the annual billable value of a seven-year-old car […]
Older used cars growing in popularity
New research has revealed burgeoning demand for older used cars with more than 100,000 miles on the clock. According to the Startline Used Car Tracker for July, 35% of dealers […]
Buyers turn to older used electric vehicles
The average age of used electric vehicles sold in May rose from four years to 5.5 years, according to Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Report. Meanwhile, average mileage of sold electric […]
Used car values driven up by EVs and older models
Average used car values rose 0.7% in the last year, according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Average values increased to £17,306 after their strongest rate of growth in […]
Older drivers should retake driving tests, survey finds
A new survey has revealed that there is widespread public support for further tests for older drivers. According to research from Uswitch, 61% of those surveyed believe older drivers should […]
Older used vehicles changing dealer habits
Dealers are changing their working habits to because of the growing number of older used vehicles they are now selling. This comes after the RAC Foundation found that the average […]
Older drivers a road safety risk, says new survey
A new survey carried out by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed that nearly half of adults believe older drivers are a risk to road safety. This comes after […]
SMR costs for older fleets rise by a quarter
SMR costs are nearly a quarter higher for fleet cars over four year old compared to newer models. According to research carried out by ATS Euromaster, SMR (service, maintenance and […]
Great Unretirement sees older techs back in work
Autotech Recruit has highlighted a growing trend in the automotive sector for older people to delay retirement or return to the workforce. Driven by rising living costs and the desire […]