Slow grid connections blocking EV investment
Electrifying commercial vehicles is critical to the UK’s net zero ambitions, but a lack of grid connections is blocking EV investment. According to new analysis from the Society of Motor […]
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MOT updates for EVs and ADAS under consideration
It has been reported that the government is considering a series of MOT updates for electric vehicles and those with ADAS features. The European Commission has proposed a series of […]
Oldfields Garage completes major expansion
Herefordshire-based Oldfields Garage has completed a major expansion to increase its workshop capacity by 50% with the addition of a neighbouring unit. The new space, alongside the existing 4,000 sqft, […]
New car sales down in first quarter
New car sales in the EU dropped by 1.9% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2024. According to data from the ACEA, 779,817 new […]
Demand still strong for new cars – Auto Trader
Auto Trader has reported strong consumer demand for new cars during April, with visits to its platform increasing by 11% year-on-year. It found the average new car discount across all […]
At Ease With EV courses announced by Cleevely Group
Cleevely Group has announced new dates for its At Ease With EV training courses. Open to technicians with IMI Level 2, 3, or 4 EV qualifications, the courses will take […]
ZEV Mandate reforms a ‘significant first step’ – SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) has described the government’s decision relax ZEV Mandate stipulations as a ‘significant first step.’ It has welcomed the announcement to extend the […]
Motor Ombudsman reports record number of EV disputes
Electric vehicle disputes received by the Motor Ombudsman rose by 30% to a record high in the first quarter of the year. It received a total of 641 EV disputes, […]
1,200 public charge points installed in March – DfT
More than 1,200 public charge points were added to the national network during March, according to figures from the Department for Transport (DFT). This takes the total to 76,507, which […]
Kia hybrid sales to double but EV targets cut
Kia hybrid sales are expected to double by 2030 but the brand has cut its EV targets by 340,000 units. The brand has announced that it now aims to sell […]
IMI warns ZEV Mandate reforms could soften skills focus
The IMI has warned that the government’s reforms to the ZEV Mandate could slow training of critical EV repair skills. It has said that the government’s recent announcement provides clarity […]
OMODA&JAECOO reports strong sales start to 2025
OMODA&JAECOO has reported an upsurge in sales in the UK in the first quarter of 2025. The Chinese vehicle manufacturer announced it recorded sales of 3,868 vehicles in March, after […]
