EVs

SMMT welcomes ZEV Mandate reforms

The automotive industry has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will relax ZEV Mandate rules. It has said the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars will remain unchanged, […]

ZEV Mandate updated to ease targets for VMs

The UK government has announced that the ZEV Mandate will be changed to make it easier for vehicle manufacturers to meet targets. It has announced that the 2030 deadline for […]

Vehicle repair costs up 6.7% last year

An independent study has revealed that vehicle repair costs escalated 6.7% last year, with electric vehicle repairs about 15% higher than the average bill. The report found that average vehicle […]

New car sales rise 12% as EV uptake surges

New car sales in the UK rose 12.4% to 357,103 units in March, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Fleet registrations rose […]

Used EV and hybrid supply drives down prices

Increased supply of used EV and hybrid vehicles has led to a 10% fall in prices, according to AA Cars. Its latest Used Car Index revealed that the average price for […]

Spring Statement a ‘missed opportunity’, says NFDA

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has described the Spring Statement as a ‘missed opportunity’ to stimulate the growth in the automotive sector. It said that Chancellor Rachel Reeves failed […]

UK automotive production down 11% in February

UK automotive production fell 11.6% to 82,178 units in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers produced 10,787 fewer cars, vans, trucks, taxis, buses and […]

Dealers doubt 2030 petrol and diesel ban

New research by Close Brothers Motor Finance has found that most dealerships doubt the proposed 2030 petrol and diesel ban will go ahead. The government moved the ban forward from […]