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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, […]

Bury Hospice gets PPG and Morelli makeover

PPG has completed a colourful makeover at Bury Hospice as part of the company’s 10-year celebration of PPG’s Colourful Communities programme. More than 100 volunteers from PPG, Morelli Group, Hospice […]

Ben Ball 2025 bookings now open

Automotive charity Ben has announced that bookings are now open for the Ben Ball 2025, which will take place at the five-star London Hilton Park Lane on 10 December. Supported […]

Silverlake recognised in Hampshire Limited Report 2025

Vehicle recycling centre Silverlake has been awarded ‘Leading Hampshire Business’ status in the inaugural Hampshire Limited Report 2025, compiled by Grant Thornton UK. The company was ranked 38 in the […]

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 […]

Vehicle repair costs up 6.7% last year

An independent study has revealed that vehicle repair costs escalated 6.7% last year, with electric vehicle repairs about 15% higher than the average bill. The report found that average vehicle […]

LCV sales fall for fourth straight month – SMMT

LCV sales fell by 3.2% in March to 51,221 units, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline was the fourth consecutive monthly […]

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 […]

Used electric vehicle values unsustainable

Plummeting used electric vehicle values will ‘stop the zero-emission transition in its tracks,’ according to an open letter to the government. Used electric vehicle prices have fallen by 50% in the […]