EVs

IMI backs government inquiry into EVs

The IMI has urged the government to consider incentives, infrastructure, availability and end-of-life disposal after it announced a new inquiry into the electric vehicle experience. The inquiry is seeking industry […]

Bus and coach market delivers growth

Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market grew by 5.9% in the second quarter of 2023 with 1,129 vehicles registered. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that […]

Motofix warns of challenging six months

Motofix is warning that the trading conditions in the second half of 2023 could be even tougher than the first half. Its management team met in Newbury for its half-yearly […]

HGV registrations enjoy strong growth

The UK market for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. This is according […]

Copart becomes IMI-approved EV training provider

Copart UK has announced it has become an IMI approved accreditation centre, which enables it to deliver essential IMI TechSafe electric and hybrid vehicle training across its nationwide Operation Centres. […]

Tevva announces merger with ElectraMeccanica

Electric vehicle designer ElectraMeccanica and commercial EV manufacturer Tevva have announced a definitive agreement to merge. The boards of both companies unanimously approved the deal, which is intended to accelerate […]

Europcar adds EV model to its fleet

Europcar has become the first rental company in the UK to add the ORA Funky Cat to its fleet. The ORA Funky Cat is a compact electric car manufactured by […]

Government launches inquiry into EVs

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into electric vehicles. The aim of the inquiry is to understand how the government will achieve its […]

ICE ban could cause further supply shortages

The proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and the ban on hybrids from 2035 could result in a shortage of internal combustion engine vehicles. […]

Used car market enjoys quarterly growth

The UK’s used car market rose by 4.1% during the second quarter of the year, with 1,832,267 units changing hands. According to the latest figures published by the Society of […]

cap hpi lifts lid on ULEZ compliance

New analysis shows one in four cars in Uxbridge is non-compliant with the new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The London ULEZ is due to expand on 29 August to […]

Used car market still below pre-pandemic levels

Used car transactions are expected to surpass 7.1 million units this year, which represents a 4.4% increase on 2022. However, this is still three per cent below the average pre-pandemic […]