SVA’s Alex Wright calls for new car tax category
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions managing director Alex Wright is calling for a new car tax category to prevent motorists buying plug-in hybrids for economic reasons. He said that hybrids were developed […]
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New car sales up 5.7% in first half of 2026
New car sales in Europe rose 5.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to new figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The uptick was driven […]
Public rapid charging network underused
New research from YouGov has found that the UK’s public rapid charging network is being underutilised by electric vehicle drivers. Its analysis revealed that more than 30% of EV drivers […]
Used hybrid and electric vehicles achieve record margins
Dealer Auction has reported that used hybrid and electric vehicles sold at auction achieved record profits in June. Its data found that average prices for alternative fuel vehicles rose from […]
Most reliable electric vehicles revealed in new research
New research has revealed the most reliable electric vehicles, and the most common repairs. According to the latest EV Market View Report produced by Warranty Solutions Group, which analysed data […]
Electric vehicle sales surge triggered by fuel crisis
New figures from the Department for Transport reveal a 12% uptick in new electric vehicle sales. It has reported 769,000 vehicles registered for the first time between January and March […]
Flexible electric vehicle training unveiled
Autotech Training has enhanced its electric vehicle training programmes to suit the needs of modern, independent repairers. More and more used electric vehicles are entering the aftermarket, making electric vehicle […]
Prices of used electric cars down 10%
New data has reported a 10% fall in values of the UK’s most popular used electric cars. According to AA Cars Used Car Index, the average price of the 20 […]
Government confirms eVED tax after consultation
The government has confirmed it will introduce Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028. Following a consultation on the proposed tax, drivers of electric cars will pay 3p per […]
Fleet Assist growth driven by electric vehicle demand
Fleet Assist has added more than 300 mobile services units to its network in the first six months of the year. The company now operates a nationwide network of 900 […]
Electric vehicles drive uptick in used car prices
Average used car prices rose 0.8% to £17,194 in the first half of the year, according to the latest Auto Trader AI Retail Price Index. Demand remains strong going into […]
Electric vehicle numbers climb to over 2.2 million
Latest figures have found that electric vehicle numbers in the UK rose to 2,222,101 units by the end of June. This is according to Gecko’s Battery Electric Vehicle Insights report […]