EV inquiry chair ‘dismayed’ by ICE ban
The chair of the House of Lords Committee conducting an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles has criticised the government’s decision to delay the ban of the sale of new […]
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FCA announces insurance crackdown
The Financial Conduct Authority has told motor insurers they are falling short of new Consumer Duty regulations and warned them to improve services within three months or face penalties. In […]
Government puts brakes on EV transition
The government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of new petrol and diesel cars will be pushed back to 2035, bringing the UK in line with the rest of the […]
Ingenia Recruitment marks 30th anniversary
North East recruitment agency Ingenia Recruitment is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The company was established in 1983 by founder Stephen Shaw to provide an exclusive recruitment service to the automotive […]
Industry responds to reports of 2030 delay
The industry has been responding to reports that the government will push the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars back to 2035, in line with […]
Purbeck Motors joins Ssangyong network
SsangYong Motor UK has announced that Dorset-based Purbeck Motors has joined its dealer network. Purbeck is part of the Wool & Bovington Motors Group and is now in its fourth […]
Fuel prices set to soar
Fuel prices could be about to spike after global oil prices rose to their highest levels of the year. This follows production cuts of crude oil by both Russia and […]
Government expected to delay 2030 petrol ban
The UK government is set to delay the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035. It is currently holding an inquiry into the viability […]
Battery innovation critical to EV adoption
Fast charging battery technology is as critical as charging infrastructure in the transition to electric vehicles. This is according to StoreDot, which reveals that charging anxiety remains a key deterrence […]
Record entries for Motor Ombudsman Star Awards
The Motor Ombudsman has received nearly 2,300 entries for its Star Awards, which allows consumers to recognise automotive businesses who have delivered outstanding customer service. The awards are divided into […]
Government urged to act to support private EV purchases
Uptake of EVs has escalated 21-fold since 2018 with one sold every 60 seconds. They now account for 16% of all vehicles sold in the UK and this is expected […]
Used EV prices inch up in September
The price of used EVs rose in September after 12 months of consecutive decline. This is according to Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index, which has reported a 0.8% price rise […]