Business insurance cover at risk if techs not EV-trained
Independent bodyshops and garages across the UK are at risk of losing business insurance cover if they do not have EV-trained technicians on site, as insurers begin to tighten requirements […]
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Battery condition key to electric vehicle business buyers
Transparency around battery condition is the number one issues for businesses buying electric vehicles, according to a survey carried out by AVILOO. It questioned organisations in the UK, Sweden, Finland, […]
UK car parc grows to record levels in 2025
The total UK car parc grew by 1.4% last year to 42,549,649 vehicles, according to Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The data revealed that […]
Public charging VAT rates a barrier to EV adoption
Europcar Mobility Group UK has accused the government of ‘mixed messaging’ after the HMRC said it would appeal a reduction in public charging VAT rates. A court ruled that drivers […]
Electrified vehicles drive uptick in new car sales
New car sales in the EU increased by four per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Hybrid […]
Electric vehicle drivers only charge twice a month
Most electric vehicle drivers only have to charge their cars twice a month, according to new analysis by Close Brothers Motor Finance. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has […]
Used electric vehicles sales hit record high
Used electric vehicles sales set a new monthly record in March, according to new data released by used car data provider Marketcheck. It reported that 32,880 used electric vehicles were […]
Sales volumes hit sweet spot over Easter
BCA has reported that sales volumes around Easter were the highest on record, with more than 40,000 vehicles sold. More than 3,000 electric vehicles were sold across the two-week Easter […]
BVRLA Leasing Outlook report reveals healthy growth
The April BVRLA Leasing Outlook report has revealed that the UK leasing market surpassed two million units for the first time. The quarterly report found that the combined car and […]
Electric vehicle demand driving up retail margins
Electric vehicle demand increased substantially in March, according to the latest data from Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review (EVPR). It found that the average retail margin increased from £2,829 in […]
Used electric vehicle sales spike after Middle East conflict
The average number of used electric vehicle sales each day has increased by more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflict. According to analysis of daily sales […]
SMMT identifies £4.6bn automotive manufacturing opportunity
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says automotive manufacturing could add £4.6bn to the UK economy by the end of the decade. It has identified an 80% rise […]