New car sales dip despite EV growth – SMMT
New car sales fell by 1.6% in November to 151,154 units, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to private buyers dropped by […]
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Collision repair sector lagging behind EV uptake
A new report has revealed that the rapid uptake of electric vehicles is leaving the collision repair sector behind. The study warned that key gaps in training, diagnostics, legislation and […]
Electric vehicles and hybrids hit peak volumes
Electric vehicles and hybrids accounted for almost a fifth of all used cars stocked by dealers in November. This represents a new high for alternatively fuelled cars, according to MOTORS […]
2026 car sales to return to pre-pandemic levels
New analysis by Auto Trader is predicting that 2026 car sales in the UK will return to pre-pandemic levels. It expects sales of 9.8 million this year to increase to […]
Alex Wright marks 15 years leading SVA
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions is celebrating the 15th anniversary under the leadership of managing director Alex Wright. Since acquiring the business he has transformed SVA from a local auction selling a […]
LKQ Electriq to offer repairers specialist EV support
LKQ UK & Ireland has launched LKQ Electriq to offer independent bodyshops a repair-first solution for electric vehicle batteries and high-voltage components. LKQ Electriq will offer repairers access to specialist […]
UK car production down nearly a quarter – SMMT
UK car production fell by nearly a quarter to 59,010 units in October, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This represents a […]
Deloitte assesses Autumn Budget impact on EV drivers
Analysis by Deloitte has found that changes announced in the Autumn Budget will cost drivers of cheaper electric cars but could see those with more expensive models £900 better off. […]
Electric vehicle sales up by 39% in 2025
An increase in electric vehicle sales helped new car registrations in Europe rise by 1.4% in the first 10 months of the year. According to new data from the European […]
Electrification at a crossroads, warns The AA
The AA has accused the government of mixed messages regarding electric vehicles, warning that the road to electrification has ‘hit a crossroads’. Speaking to industry and local authority delegates at […]
Used electric car prices at a ‘turning point’
Average used electric car prices have fallen by more than £2,000 in six months, according to data released by Marketcheck. It found that the average last listed price of a […]
TfL confirms congestion charge for electric vehicles
Transport for London has confirmed that electric vehicles will be subject to the congestion charge from next year. It has announced that the congestion charge will rise from £15 to […]
