eVED could see mileage tampering surge, warns FleetCheck
A new pay-per-mile road tax for electric vehicles could result in a surge of mileage tampering. The government has announced it plans to Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) in 2028, […]
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Electric vehicle training too slow to meet demand
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry has revealed that investment in electric vehicle training is slowing down. The latest IMI TechSafe data found that the number of […]
Alternative fuel vehicles set retail margin records
Alternative fuel vehicles achieved an average retail margin of £3,120 last year, according to Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review (EVPR). This figure represents an eight per cent increase on the […]
Auto Trader reveals fastest-selling used cars of 2025
Auto Trader has revealed the fastest-selling used cars of 2025, with the Peugeot E-208 setting the pace. It found a buyer in an average of just 17 days compared to […]
Global Automotive Consumer Study reveals EV reluctance
Just over one in 10 car buyers are planning to go fully electric with their next purchase, according to the latest Global Automotive Consumer Study by Deloitte. It found that just 11% […]
Vehicle breakdown analysis debunks electric car myths
New vehicle breakdown analysis by The AA has found that electric cars are fixed on the roadside more often than petrol and diesel models. This backs up data from the […]
Used car sales tipped to break eight-million barrier
Used car sales rose four per cent in December to take annual sales to an estimated 7.8 million units, according to new figures from Auto Trader. It is now predicting […]
Pay-per-mile road tax adds to compliance burden
Significant issues around the government’s pay-per-mile road tax for electric vehicles have been exposed by Shoreham Vehicle Auctions. The government announced plans to introduce the new tax from April 2028. […]
Electric vehicle uptake hindered by mixed messages
Growing political and policy uncertainty is slowing electric vehicle uptake in the UK, according to the latest AA UK EV Readiness Index. It found that the European Commission’s plans to […]
UK vehicle production down in November
UK vehicle production fell by 14.3% to 65,932 units in November, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that car output […]
Public charging network up by 18% in a year
The UK public charging network for electric vehicles has grown by 18% in the last year, according to new data from Zapmap. It has reported that there were around 73,000 […]
Ford and Renault announce electric vehicle collaboration
Ford and Renault have announced a strategic partnership to support the US brand expand its electric vehicle offering in Europe. As part of the agreement, Ford plans to develop two […]