A quarter of car buyers go full electric
Nearly a quarter of car buyers expect their next vehicle to be electric, according to new research from Cazoo & Motors. Its Consumer Insight Panel polled over 2,000 buyers and […]
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Bookings for electric vehicles double in a year
BookMyGarage has reported that retail bookings for electric vehicles more than doubled on its platform during 2025. Bookings were up 105% compared to 2024, building on annual increases of 112% […]
Used electric vehicle sales hit new peak in April
Used electric vehicle sales set new records in April, according to the latest data from MarketCheck. It found that 34,932 used electric vehicles were sold across the UK during the […]
Tradespeople turn to AI over colleagues for wellness support
New research has revealed that tradespeople struggling with mental health issues would rather seek wellness support from AI than their colleagues. Marking Mental Health Awareness Week, online van retailer Vanaways […]
Mobile phone use while driving still commonplace
New research has found that mobile phone use while driving is commonplace, with 60% of motorists admitting to taking voice calls. This comes despite 68% agreeing that voice calls are […]
Key vehicle repair skills disappearing from workshop
Cornerstone Technologies has found that many vehicle repair skills critical to restoring cars to their pre-accident condition are being forgotten. Through its Advanced Steel and Aluminium Safe Repair Standards Training, […]
Fix Auto Tewkesbury increases franchise group to four
Fix Auto franchise partners Paul Gravell and Matthew Davies have added Fix Auto Tewkesbury to their group. The new site joins existing repair sites in their portfolio including Fix Auto […]
NFDA calls for Vehicle Excise Duty delay for electric vehicles
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to reconsider its £200 Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) charge for electric vehicles. In a letter to MP Dan Tomlinson, who […]
New MOT rules for electric vans set for 1 June
The government has announced that new MOT rules for electric vans weighing 3.5 to 4.25 tonnes will come into force on 1 June. The reforms mean that new electric vans […]
Average used LCV values fall from March high point
Average used LCV values at BCA fell in April to £8,131 from March’s two-year high of £8,727. However, values were still £141 ahead of the same month last year. Stuart […]
Used electric vehicles set sales pace, reports Cazana
Used electric vehicles were the fastest selling fuel type in April, with sales volumes in March and April a third higher than in January and February. According to analysis carried […]
Liam Denning named new SIMI president
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has appointed Liam Denning as its new president. The appointment was announced at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, which was held at Killashee Hotel in […]