• Diesel demand down five per cent

    • 18 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Diesel cars continue to be faded out from the UK new car market, with just five per cent of new car buyers stating they’re looking to buy one This is according to the latest industry research by What Car, which follows April’s new car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders [...]
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  • Autotech supports AA EV training

    • 13 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Autotech Training is supporting the AA as it works towards its objective to equip its entire fleet of patrols with IMI-accredited industry leading electric vehicle training As the UK’s number one breakdown provider, the AA announced a target earlier this year to train all of its patrols to at least IMI Level 2 [...]
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  • New drivers favour EV as first car

    • 3 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A Motor Ombudsman-commissioned online YouGov study of nearly 500 existing and prospective learner drivers in Great Britain has revealed that nearly half (42%) of new drivers would prefer their first car to be fully electric (26%) or hybrid (16%) The study showed that just a fifth (21%) of those polled would want to [...]
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  • SMMT unveils growing EV range

    • 26 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has unveiled the scale of investment by car manufactures in electric vehicles, and the benefits to date for consumers It has found that since 2011, EV buyers can benefit from a 15-fold increase in choice of model, as well as, on average, more than three [...]
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  • EV Show set to be largest yet

    • 20 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The second Annual London EV Show is set to be the most comprehensive yet Taking place from 29 Nov to 1 Dec 2022 at ExCeL London, the event will expand its footprint to the farthest corners of the world in order to meet the high demand and growing interest in the EV industry The London EV Show 2022 will host a [...]
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  • LEVC extends European network

    • 11 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    LEVC has announced a new addition to the company’s European dealership network, with the appointment of Celis Group, based in Belgium Celis Group’s dealership is now providing complete sales and aftersales support for LEVC’s sector-leading electric TX taxi and VN5 van Celis Group brings LEVC’s total number [...]
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  • Speakers unveiled for inaugural event

    • 6 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: featured, News
    The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has unveiled its line-up of expert trainers and guest speakers for its inaugural June event at Birmingham’s NEC on 8-9 June Giving the opening address will be Andy Hamilton of LKQ Euro Car Parts, who will followed by more than 40 others, including Dean Lander of Thatcham, James [...]
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  • Hybrid vehicles provide EV gateway

    • 4 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New data show drivers of hybrid vehicles are most likely to look to change to an EV The study from automotive eCommerce expert drivvn highlights the changing buying behaviour of drivers Hybrid drivers accounted for 46% of all users of EV comparator tools, while petrol vehicle drivers were the second-largest users [...]
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  • Industry welcomes EV Infrastructure Strategy

    • 28 March 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: featured, News
    The government has unveiled its new EV Infrastructure Strategy, which aims to address concerns around charging capacity for electric vehicles It will will explore what electric vehicle chargepoint infrastructure data is needed by local authorities Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “Government has [...]
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  • Industry verdict on Spring Statement

    • 24 March 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The industry has responded to yesterday’s Spring Statement, with both the Institute of the Motor Industry and the Society of Motor Manufacturers welcoming government support for smaller businesses but expressing concerns around training plans Steve Nash, IMI CEO, said: “Clearly the Chancellor was trying to [...]
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