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Energy price cap inspires EV confidence
- 06/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A fifth of electric vehicle buyers have said the government’s recent energy price cap has helped persuade them make the switch. According to new research by What Car?, which surveyed 1,654 in-market buyers, 20.5% of those in the market for electric cars said the price cap announcement was further incentive, while [...] -
IMI awards inaugural Centre of Excellence
- 28/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has named BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. The prestigious inaugural award recognises the outstanding achievements of the BMW Academy in developing and promoting IMI TechSafe standards. The £17m purpose-built BMW Group UK Academy [...] -
EV training soars by 300%
- 26/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has reported that demand for its IMI-accredited EV and hybrid training has increased by more than 300% in just two years. So far in 2022, LKQ Euro Car Parts – through its LKQ Academy – has already trained more than 1,280 technicians to work with pure electric and hybrid vehicles. Another [...] -
Price pressures dampening EV appetite
- 13/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new report has warned that high prices could be dampening EV uptake with just seven new electric models available in the UK available for under £30,000. According to Electrifying.com, there are 107 petrol or diesel cars available in the same price bracket and as cost-of-living pressures rise it warns that car [...] -
Tickets on sale for inaugural EV Ready event
- 26/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Tickets have gone on sale for the UK’s first ever independent garage event dedicated to electric vehicle skills, equipment and technology – EV Ready – which is set to be held at Brighton Racecourse on 25 January. Headline sponsored by GSF Car Parts and hosted by Garage Wire, EV Ready is bringing the UK [...] -
EV adoption smoother than expected
- 21/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Research by AX has revealed that fleets switching to electric vehicle have found the transition easier than anticipated. It revealed that the fleet managers of businesses yet to start their EV transition were expecting significant disruption to vehicle incident management processes as a result of electrification. [...] -
Audi launches new EV comparison solution
- 18/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Audi has teamed up with eCommerce experts at drivvn to help buyers navigate the complex range of information available when choosing a new electric vehicle. The new service provides a detailed comparison across its range and any other vehicles with total cost of ownership data. In addition, it offers relevant [...] -
Europcar broadens EV options
- 15/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Europcar Mobility Group UK has increased the number of electric vehicles on offer within its mobility solutions. The latest additions include an order for several hundred Tesla Model 3 for long-term business rental and a number of Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 SUV models, initially available from Heathrow Airport. Ron [...] -
Bentley launches large-scale recruitment drive
- 28/04/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Bentley has launched a recruitment drive for 100 engineers to accelerates its Beyond100 strategy, which involves launching a new electric model each year between 2025 and 2030. Applications ae now open for an initial 50 vacancies, which will increase over the coming weeks and months to 100. While the positions [...] -
SMMT to host EV forum
- 21/04/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest electric vehicle, battery and component manufacturers will gather in Sunderland next month to discuss how best to secure the future of the automotive industry in the North East. They will be joined by hundreds of local businesses at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and [...]