EVs

Core Diagnostics confirms Kinetic exhibit

Core Diagnostics has announced it will be attending Kinetic 2023 to share insights into how its cloud-based remote solution helps technicians manage EV and ADAS repairs. In addition to offering […]

Used car prices rise for 35th straight month

The average retail value of a used car was £17,654 in February, according to Auto Trader, which represents a 1.3% increase on a year-on-year (YoY) and a like-for-like basis. While […]

Brands dogged by reliability issues

New research has found that drivers have long memories when it comes to vehicle reliability, with nearly a third unlikely to buy a brand that had been unreliable in the […]

Vospers named Vauxhall main dealer

South West car dealership group Vospers has been appointed as the new main dealer for Vauxhall in Plymouth. As part of the contract, Vospers will make a substantial investment in […]

RHCV delivers first 18-tonne E Tech truck in UK

Nottinghamshire-based pallet distributor Mitchells of Mansfield has taken delivery of the UK’s first 18-tonne E Tech electric curtain-sided truck from RH Commercial Vehicles. The move is part of the company’s […]

IML accelerates automotive expansion

International Motors (IML) is responding to the recent boom in electric vehicle sales and the need for faster routes to market by actively expanding its automotive business. Newly-appointed managing director […]

Manufacturing figures electrified by EV charge

UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just 0.3% to 68,575 units. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) attributed the loss, […]

Industry calls for updated Green Super-Deduction

Eight leading trade associations have urged the government introduce a new Green Super-Deduction when the existing programme when it comes to an end in March. The BVRLA, CECA, EAMA, FLA, […]

EV services up to a third cheaper

New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids. According to BookMyGarage, servicing an EV costs an average of […]

Bentley breaks ground on new technical centre

Bentley Motors has begun construction of its new Launch Quality Centre and Engineering Technical Centre. Based at company headquarters in Crewe, the £35m facility will be integral to the brand’s […]

Uses car values rise despite EV volatility

Used car values at BCA saw a modest uplift in January 2023, with improved demand driving a 1.6% increase. Values averaged £8,400 in January, which is up by £135 compared […]

Experts call for EV update to driving tests

EV experts are urging the DVLA to encourage more UK learner drivers to take lessons and tests in electric cars. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, EV […]