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 […]
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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 […]
SMMT urges EV purchase incentives to boost market
New modelling by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has found that EV purchase incentives could boost the market by 15% by 2028. Under current market conditions it […]
Substantial changes to ZEV Mandate expected
The government has said it will make substantial changes to ZEV Mandate targets after Nissan warned electric vehicle quotes threatened the future of its Sunderland plant. The ZEV Mandate stipulates […]
EC relaxes CO2 emissions targets to offer VMs flexibility
The UK government is under further pressure to revise the ZEV Mandate after the European Commission announced it would relax CO2 emissions targets. Facing a backlash from vehicle manufacturers, the […]
Fleets to keep diesel vans running for longer
A new white paper has been published to support businesses who want to keep their diesel vans on the roads for longer. The paper, written by FleetCheck, has been produced […]
Automotive Transformation Fund critical to navigating ‘perfect storm’
Millions of pounds of investment and thousands of jobs will depend on quick rollout of the Automotive Transformation Fund, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It has said […]
ZEV Mandate targets unachievable without new incentives
ZEV Mandate targets are unachievable without new government incentives and wider industry support, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association. In a letter submitted in response to the government’s consultation […]
ZEV mandate ambitions derailed by weak consumer confidence
A crisis in consumer confidence will prevent the UK car market from reaching its ZEV Mandate targets, according to new research. The latest insights from Cox Automotive is predicting that […]
Vertu Motors cuts jobs after issuing profit warning
Vertu Motors has said it is cutting jobs and closing dealerships after announcing an unexpected profit warning. The group has nearly 200 retail sites around the UK operating under the […]
NFDA 2025 Outlook Survey reveals dealership pessimism
The NFDA 2025 Outlook Survey has revealed the level of concern among dealerships, with 71% saying they are pessimistic about the 2025 trading environment. The survey was conducted from 10-24 […]
ZEV Mandate to hit new car sales for five years
The ZEV Mandate will have a negative impact on new car sales for at least five years, according to new analysis from Cap HPI. It believes new registrations will flatline […]