Articles by Aimee Turner - Page 30
Northern Ireland’s dealerships urge swifter action over dire state of MOT testing
Northern Ireland’s largest car retailers are calling on the region’s authorities to accelerate their efforts to reverse the MOT backlog which they say is impacting public and business confidence amid concerns about road safety.
October saw new car sales at risk in wake of court ruling on commission disclosure and consent
Manufacturers struggled to hit October new car sales as they scrambled to comply with the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the duty of car finance providers to disclose detailed commission arrangements and secure clear consent from the car buyer, according to industry insiders.
MG3 hybrid emerges as fastest-selling used car, finds Motors
The used car market saw a significant shift towards alternative fuel vehicles last month with hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) combined achieving their highest share of listings yet, according to Motors’ Market View.
UK set to race past ZEV legal targets as EV sales continue to soar
October marks the third consecutive month that electric vehicle (EV) sales have hit the 20% mark and places the car industry well above the 2024 targets set by the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate, according to New AutoMotive.
Private buyer demand for new cars falls while BEVs surge to 20.7% share
Fewer than four in ten (38.8%) of new car registrations were made by private buyers so far this year despite a widening choice of over 125 battery electric models - up 38% from last year - according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest monthly figure
FixMyCar report highlights opportunities in repair as EV demand and cost pressures rise
Despite rising costs and technology change, the UK repair market remains dynamic and resilient, according to a new FixMyCar report which urges garages to leverage EV training and digital tools to not only build loyalty but also expand their revenue base.