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Average EV and ICE mileage converging
- 05/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New data has revealed that average mileages are dropping for both petrol and diesel vehicles. According to cap hpi, which analysed data from around 17.4 million cars from 2014 to February 2024, average annual mileage for all fuel types has fallen from 11,381 miles at the start of 2014 to 9,654 miles per year up to [...] -
VWG UK signs EV battery recycling deal
- 29/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volkswagen Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling experts Ecobat to collect and recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries. As part of the deal, Ecobat will collect EV batteries from dealers, distributors, and end-of-life recycling centres. The batteries will then be processed at Ecobat’s new UK [...] -
Used car values inch up again
- 28/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Average used car values at three years and 60,000 miles moved into the positive in February, according to data from cap hpi. An increase of 0.7%, or £50, represents the first month of growth since March last year. Values at the one-year age point increased by a 0.2%, while values at the five-year point went up [...] -
IMI calls for EV business support
- 27/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to support the business investment needed for a sustainable EV aftermarket when he delivers his Spring Budget next month. It has expressed concern that simply looking for financial incentives to encourage new EV sales misses the significance of [...] -
IMI predicts EV technicians shortfall by 2032
- 26/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that the shortfall in EV technicians is expected to occur in 2023. It previously estimated that the shortfall would appear in 2029 and reach 13,000 by 2032. However, it is now projecting the EV skills gap will be 5,670 by 2032. IMI data [...] -
Stellantis to begin EV production in Luton
- 26/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Stellantis will produce its medium electric vans at its Luton manufacturing facility from the first half of 2025. This follows the start of EV production at Ellesmere Port last year. The Luton plant will produce the fully electric Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, Opel Vivaro Electric, Peugeot E-Expert, Citroën [...] -
Cogent Hire joins NBRA
- 23/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that Chorley-credit hire company Cogent Hire has become a supplier member in anticipation of an electric vehicle surge. Martyn Rowley, executive director of the NBRA, said: “At NBRA, we are committed to fostering partnerships that bring genuine value to [...] -
UK becomes Europe’s largest ZEV bus market
- 19/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market is growing again after three challenging years, with 4,932 new registrations last year representing a 44.6% increase on the 2022. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), buses are also at the vanguard of Britain’s net zero journey, with [...] -
HGV sales growth still strong
- 16/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK heavy goods vehicles market grew for the second year in a row in 2023, up 13% to 46,227. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this represents the best annual total since 2019. Meanwhile, the data also found that more operators are investing in new zero emission trucks, with [...] -
NFDA responds to EV charging consultation
- 16/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Franchised Dealers Association has responded to a government consultation around developing public EV charging infrastructure. The government launched the consultation around the £1bn Rapid Charging Fund (RCF) in December, alongside the announcement of a £70m pilot scheme to increase the number of [...]