‘State-imposed supply chain’ hits new car market, says Robert Forrester of Vertu

Car manufacturers are rationing the UK supply of petrol and hybrid cars as they grapple with government-imposed environmental targets leading to growing frustration among consumers, according to an AM100 group leader.

Robert Forrester, the chief executive of AM100 top 10 dealer group Vertu Motors has pointed to the growing tension between government environmental policies and the practical realities faced by car manufacturers and dealerships.

While the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, its implementation has led to unintended consequences, including constrained supply of petrol vehicles and financial losses for carmakers.