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WSG reveals £5,000 EV warranty claim as repairs outpace petrol and diesel
New research from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) highlights the rising cost of electric vehicle (EV) repairs, revealing that the largest EV warranty claim made between 2023 and 2024 was a £5,000 replacement transfer box and electric drive for an Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro.
UK has no plans for EU-style tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, reports Reuters
Britain will not be following the European Union in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, as no complaints have been raised by UK businesses, according to British trade minister Jonathan Reynolds.
Drivers offered three month return option with new Cupra Born EV stock
Cupra UK's 'Love Me or Leave Me' offer is available now for financed or outright purchase buyers and if after three months the owner decides to hand back the vehicle, Cupra will return the deposit, subject to damage/excess mileage.
Independents set to upskill to combat franchised dealers' EV advantages
Autotech Training has entered a strategic partnership with parts distribution giant Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to supply its UK customer base of around 35,000 garages with a range of training courses.
Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors brands to go as Vertu embarks on national rebranding
AM100 car dealer group Vertu Motors plans to operate all its retail outlets under the Vertu banner by April - ditching the Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors brands – in a bid to enhance marketing efficiency and drive cost savings
Mfldirect to support automotive charity Ben with every vehicle sale
Wholesale vehicle supplier Mfldirect has announced a new partnership to donate a portion of every used vehicle sale to industry charity Ben, which could mean raising £108,000 over the course of the six-month initiative.