Government extends plug-in van grant for another year
The Department for Transport has announced that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year. The scheme offers drivers grants of up to £2,500 when buying small vans […]
EVs
Cap HPI reveals automatics over manuals trend
Cap HPI has revealed an accelerating trend of automatics over manuals in the UK, with automatics now making up about a third of the car parc. Its data has uncovered a […]
BMW announces pause to Oxford Mini factory upgrade
BMW has said low electric vehicle sales are behind its decision to delay a £600m upgrade of its Oxford Mini factory. The news comes just weeks after Stellantis confirmed it […]
Buyer bids on EVs and hybrids spike in January
Digital marketplace Dealer Auction has reported a dramatic spike in bids on EVs and hybrids in January, with the Toyota Prius identified as the top performer. It found that bids surged […]
Used electric vehicle values 10% cheaper than ICE models
Used electric vehicle values are about 10% cheaper than petrol or diesel equivalents from the same manufacturer, according to new research. CarGurus has found that used combustion engine models are […]
New HGV market goes into reverse in 2024 – SMMT
The UK’s new HGV market fell for the first time in three years in 2024, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that […]
EV running costs half that of petrol cars
New analysis of car ownership costs has revealed that EV running costs are half that of a petrol equivalent. According to UK charging brand Andersen, the average annual cost of […]
EVs to dominate UK’s new vehicle market by 2028
Electric vehicles are expected to be the dominant fuel type in the UK’s new vehicle market by 2028. According to research carried out by Cox Automotive, electric vehicles will account […]
ZEV mandate ambitions derailed by weak consumer confidence
A crisis in consumer confidence will prevent the UK car market from reaching its ZEV Mandate targets, according to new research. The latest insights from Cox Automotive is predicting that […]
SMMT reports used car market growth of 5.5% in 2024
Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed used car market growth of 5.5% to 7,643,180 transactions in 2024. Marking eight quarters of continuous growth, the […]
Slowdown in LCV sales during January – SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported a slowdown in LCV sales at the start of 2025, after robust growth through 2024. Figures reveal that 19,050 vans, […]
EVs now normalised according to YouGov survey
Electric vehicles are being ‘normalised’ for UK drivers with half of motorists now owning one or knowing someone who does. The survey of nearly 6,500 people, carried out by YouGov […]
