Government rules out new EV grants
The government has resisted industry calls to reintroduced electric car grants to boost stalling car sales among private buyers. Vehicle manufacturers and industry bodies such as the Society of Motor […]
ZEV Mandate
EVs failing to find traction in LCV market
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has called for fresh incentives to drive EV growth in the light commercial vehicle market after new figures revealed that market share has remained […]
Falling BEV demand threatens 2035 deadline
A new survey has revealed that only 18% of European car buyers are considering an electric car. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, consumers still favour petrol, diesel and hybrid models over […]
ZEV mandate introduced into law
The new ZEV mandate has come into law today in England, Wales and Scotland. It requires all new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2035. For 2024, 22% […]
EV discounts surge by 323%
Discounts on new electric vehicles increased by 323% between November 2022 and October 2023, according to new figures from What Car?. By comparison, discounts for petrol and diesel models grew […]
SMMT calls for ROO delay to protect EV prices
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for an agreement between the UK and EU to prevent harsher tariffs on EVs. Tougher Rules of Origin requirement on […]
SMMT responds to ZEV mandate confirmation
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged the government to provide greater industry support as it strives to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. The mandate stipulates that […]
NFDA calls for 2030 rethink
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is urging the government to rethink the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. The proposed zero-emission target trajectory for […]