electric vehicles

Newcastle sets standard for EV-trained technicians

More repairers in Newcastle employ EV-trained technicians than anywhere else in the country, according to new analysis. Scrap Car Comparison found that 79% of the workshops in Newcastle employ at […]

New car sales enjoy double-digit growth in July

New cars sales increased 11.7% in July to 156,571 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This rise means new cars sales in […]

BCA unveils new electric battery repair centre

BCA has opened of a new electric Battery Repair Centre at its Doncaster site. Understood to be the first of its kind serving the remarketing sector, the facility offers a […]

Electric and hybrid demand outstripping supply

Electric and hybrid demand is outstripping supply, according to new analysis from Cazoo. It reported that searched for electric vehicles have doubled year-on-year, while hybrid searches have increased by 14%. […]

Nissan leads electric charge to three billion miles

Nissan is celebrating after its electric vehicles in the UK passed the three-billion-mile barrier. According to data from the DVLA, electric Nissan vans and cars have now completed 3,027,603,142 miles […]

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 […]

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 […]