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Car production enjoys strong half of growth
- 27/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK car production rose 11.7% in the first half of the year to 450,168 units, with June alone up 16.2%. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the uplift has been driven by a 13.6% rise in exports to 359,940 units, with production for the domestic market rising more modestly at 4.5% to [...] -
IMI warns against EV training delays
- 27/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned the sector that any potential delay in the 2030 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles must not be a free pass to delay EV training. Steve Nash, CEO, urged the automotive sector to keep its eye on the ball for EV training, regardless of a potential [...] -
IMI report reveals worrying EV failure rate
- 24/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) are 40% more likely to fail an MOT because of poor tyre condition than petrol cars. The IMI has attributed this to the greater average weight of EVs compared to other vehicles. They also stated that the greater amount of torque [...] -
Used car price growth eases
- 21/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The rise in used car values slowed in July, slowing from a 3.2% year-on-year increase in June to 2.8%. This is according to Auto Traders Used Car Price Index, which found the increase is being fuelled by supply pressures in relation to consumer appetite. Meanwhile, average prices of electric vehicles continued [...] -
JLR gigafactory a ‘significant boost’
- 20/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The automotive industry has welcomed the announcement that Jaguar Land Rover’s new EV battery gigafactory will be built in the UK. The facility, which represents a £4bn investment and is expected to create 4,000 direct jobs, will be developed in Somerset, with production expected to be underway by [...] -
EV complaints climb but from a small base
- 20/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Motor Ombudsman has reported that complaints about EVs rose slightly in the second quarter of the year. It found that between April and June motorists logged a total of 291 cases with The Motor Ombudsman’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service, surpassing the previous tally of 273 in the first [...] -
JLR to build EV gigafactory in UK
- 19/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group has announced plans to build a £4bn EV battery production factory in Somerset. The new site will create about 4,000 direct jobs and up to 9,000 in the supply chain, with production expected to commence in 2026. The company has said the facility will initially supply batteries [...] -
Plans unveiled to ensure 99% charging reliability
- 14/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government is planning to introduce new regulations that will require public charge points to have a 99% reliability rate, with providers facing fines of £10,000 for units that fail to comply. The new Public Charge Point regulations put an emphasis on durability and convenience, with chargers also required to [...] -
Thatcham Research expands EV training
- 11/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Thatcham Research has introduced EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles (EVs). EV Safe will ensure the safety of key workers who interact with High Voltage (HV) vehicles. The training drives awareness of safe handling requirements across [...] -
EV values expected to plateau
- 11/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Experts at cap hpi have predicted a stabilising of electric vehicle values in the second half of the year. The market has been disrupted in the first half of the year as a result of high values, high energy costs and cheaper fuel prices, but cap hpi believes EVs are now close to reaching a plateau. Dylan [...]