EV
Peoples’ Brian Gilda on strategic partnerships in uncertain times
Chairman of Scottish dealership group Peoples Brian Gilda talks to AM about the strategic decision to expand into Chinese car brands BYD and Chery twin brands Omoda and Jaecoo, bringing to a close the dealership group’s exclusive relationship with the Blue Oval.
Executive View: The route to target achieved in the EV market
James Vickery, head of policy, ZEV regulations at the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), part of the Department for Transport, explores how the UK's motor retail industry overall can have confidence that the first year of the ZEV Mandate was a success.
Executive View: Is the rise of EVs killing the motor trade?
The trade is going through tough times as a transition period to mass-market electric vehicle adoption is not being managed well, and Kyle Harris, managing director of Auto Logistic Solutions can't help but think that the politicians have got it wrong. In a guest Executive View for Automotive Management he explains his reasoning.
Automotive in 2025: Challenges remain but opportunities ripe for innovators
As the remarketing sector faces a period of profound transformation, the insights shared at the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s Automotive Summit focussed on the need for agility, data-driven decision-making, and forward-thinking strategies.
DVLA findings highlight mixed views on classic car EV conversions
Current guidelines for converting classic cars to electric are overly restrictive making it difficult for owners to retain a vehicle’s original identity and registration, according to responses to the long-awaited DVLA call for evidence focusing on the future of the classic car industry.
Executive View: Is this the experience we want for EV and PHEV beginners?
Is the UK Government's strategy for electric car adoption a special case or a basket case for consumers, wonders Professor Jim Saker, regular Automotive Management contributor and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
EV market faces deepening crisis as residual values plummet, finds ADS
Plunging residual values in the electric vehicle (EV) market are creating substantial financial challenges for leasing companies, manufacturers, and customers alike, according to Auto Data Solutions (ADS) which is warning of a prolonged impact on the sector.