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 […]
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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 […]
IMI becomes Automotive 30% Club sponsor
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has become the key sponsor of the Automotive 30% Club for 2023/24. The Club was founded in 2016 with the purpose of encouraging […]
Right turns pose the greatest driver risk
A new study has revealed that the most dangerous manoeuvre on British roads for car drivers is turning right. The study by Forbes Advisor used data from the Department for […]
Industry responds to government EV inquiry
The industry has responded to the House of Lords Climate Change Committee’s electric vehicle inquiry, which is seeking to understand how the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol […]
Auto Windscreens names Best Technician
Auto Windscreens has named Jim Allen from the company’s Oxford Trade Centre as ‘Best Technician’ in the UK for the second year running. He won the award after competing against […]
Customer satisfaction high despite higher prices
Over three-quarters (80%) drivers believe they got a good deal on their used car purchase despite prices still averaging 37% higher than they were before the pandemic. A CarGurus survey […]
NBRA announces 2023 Greener Bodyshop Awards winners
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced the winners of its annual Greener Bodyshop Awards at a gala dinner last night (14 September) at Alton Towers. Thomas Hudd, NBRA national […]
AI to accelerate EV adoption
Automotive engineers using artificial intelligence can reduce battery testing by up to 70%. This is according to Richard Ahlfeld, CEO and founder of AI software provider Monolith. He explained how […]
Falsified mileage rife in used cars
New research has found that one in 14 nearly-new used cars offered for sale are found to have a falsified mileage. According to data released by the vehicle history checking […]
Cleevely Electric Vehicles to host open day
The UK’s first independent EV specialist workshop Cleevely Electric Vehicles is hosting an introductory day at its Cheltenham site on 16 September. Running from 10am to 3pm, the itinerary will […]
GAUK Motors sets bar in vehicle recognition
GAUK Motors has unveiled its latest image capture innovation that achieves 99% accuracy in vehicle recognition. Its first fully trained test model, GAUK Motors Recognition, is capable of recognising the […]