Electric vehicle drivers only charge twice a month
Most electric vehicle drivers only have to charge their cars twice a month, according to new analysis by Close Brothers Motor Finance. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has […]
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SMMT warns against new ZEV Mandate targets for HGVs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned the government against introducing stricter ZEV Mandate targets for HGVs. The government is preparing new regulations around zero emissions for the […]
Used electric vehicles sales hit record high
Used electric vehicles sales set a new monthly record in March, according to new data released by used car data provider Marketcheck. It reported that 32,880 used electric vehicles were […]
Johan Verbois appointed CARA executive director
The Car Remarketing Association Europe has appointed Johan Verbois as its first executive director. He was selected from a shortlist of 10 European candidates based on his extensive industry experience, […]
Annual cost of car ownership surpasses £5,000
The average annual cost of car ownership has been calculated at £5,027. Much of this comes from depreciation, with analysis from Carwow finding that the value of a new car […]
Andy Barratt appointed chairman at Automotive Insights
Automotive Insights has appointed Andy Barratt as chairman of its advisory board. The Manchester-based company provides market intelligence to the sector based on monthly surveys of more than 1,000 motorists. […]
GSF Car Parts expands Northern Ireland service
GSF Car Parts has expanded its national network with the opening of a brand‑new branch in Newtownards. The new site will boost availability and service levels for customers across County […]
Worries mount over unexpected repair bills
Nearly half of drivers are concerned about unexpected repair bills following an MOT test. According to a survey of 2,000 motorists carried out by Scrap Car Comparison, 46% of respondents […]
AX expands fleet with dual-control options
AX has increased its dual-control replacement fleet with the addition of Volkswagen Polo models. The move will ensure driving instructors can remain on the road and continue lessons with minimal […]
Traditional vehicle manufacturers face uncertain future
Dealerships expect electrification and competition from China to drive traditional vehicle manufacturers out of business. According to April’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 62% of dealerships believe the combination of the […]
Sales volumes hit sweet spot over Easter
BCA has reported that sales volumes around Easter were the highest on record, with more than 40,000 vehicles sold. More than 3,000 electric vehicles were sold across the two-week Easter […]
Number plate cloning spikes by nine per cent
Number plate cloning in the UK was up by nine per cent last year, according to the DVLA. It has reported that 11,394 motorists reported that their licence place had […]