Alan Feldberg

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 […]

VWG reports robust growth

Volkswagen Group has published strong results for the first half of the year, with operating results before special items for the first six month totalling $13.2b, a 16.1% increase on […]

Škoda satisfied with sales ahead of relaunch

Škoda saw sales fall by 30% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year, with 360,600 vehicles delivered worldwide. The operating profit of €676m is […]

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 […]

Bentley records record profits

Bentley has reported strong financial results for the first half of 2022, with operating profits of €398m. This is a 124% increase on the same period last year, while the […]

Engine demand declines home and abroad

Automotive engine production declined 12.7% in the first six months of 2022. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers, 812,397 units were produced in the first half of the year. […]

Europcar opens prestigious Scottish site

Europcar has opened a new location in Edinburgh. The rental site is open six days a week, providing customers with easy-to-access mobility to a range of rental vehicles. Ron Santiago, […]

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 […]

CRU falling short as claims figures fall

A freedom of information request has revealed falling motor claims figures from the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU). Only 93,113 motor claims were recorded in the second quarter of 2022, down […]

Motor claims inflation set to keep rising

UK motor claims inflation is set to continue rising, according to analysts at J.P. Morgan. They say this is because of continued supply chain issues coupled with wider inflationary pressures. […]

CV production a third up from pre-Covid levels

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 64.4% in June with 9,549 units leaving British factory lines. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]