Rapid price rises at rapid charge points
Rising energy costs means it now costs 50% more for drivers to charge their vehicles at public rapid and ultra-rapid charge points than it did last May. According to the […]
EVs
Rising costs named number one challenge in 2023
A Motor Ombudsman poll of independent garages and franchise dealer workshops has revealed that rising operational costs, taxes and energy bills are set to be the biggest operational challenge for […]
December sales rush unable to offset 2022 dip
The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
IMI warns of EV training slowdown
New Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) data shows 16% of sector now IMI TechSafe qualified – but the pace of upskilling is slowing as the economic downturn impacts training […]
LCV sales suffer as supply shortages continue
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations reached 282,139 units in 2022, a decline of 20.6% on the previous year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that […]
Automechanika Birmingham 2023 to be biggest yet
Automechanika Birmingham has revealed its biggest ever bodyshop programme for 2023, with three new stand-out features now announced. The much-anticipated event will host its very first Paint & Spray Live, […]
Thatcham Research praises soaring safety standards
Thatcham Research has praised vehicle manufacturers after reporting that safety scores during last year’s Euro NCAP tests were the highest ever recorded. It has revealed that all the cars tested […]
TMD Friction completes EV training
TMD Friction UK has completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training. Its research and development team undertook the IMI Level 3 training at TMD Friction’s East Yorkshire site […]
Watt Electric Vehicles gears up for growth
Watt Electric Vehicles has announced a number of significant leadership changes. The company is a UK leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its […]
Car production ends year on upward trend
UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that production was up 5.7% to 80,091 […]
Grove Group adds EV charging services
Grove Group has extended its portfolio of services and products to include the installation and maintenance of EV charging systems. The organisation is now offering a complete turn-key service for […]
Thatcham Research to identify EV repair and insurance pain points
Thatcham Research has announced it will lead an Innovate UK-funded five-month project focused on electric vehicle (EV) collision repair and salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and their […]
