Europe’s car manufacturers are facing mounting concerns about their long-term viability as they grapple with rising car prices and intensifying competition, according to a report from Jato Dynamics.
Select Car Leasing has revitalised its electric vehicle (EV) leasing division with the appointment of Shane Pither as head of Select Electric.
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.
Commercial vehicle distributor Harris Maxus UK, has unveiled strategic plans as part of its ambition to lead in the rapidly expanding fleet electric vehicle (EV) sector.
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.
Consumers are looking to the UK's OEMs and dealer networks to help them comprehend whether they should go for an electric vehicle and, if so, to ensure it meets their needs.
Ambitious Chinese electric van brand Farizon is looking to appoint a network of franchised dealers ahead of its launch into the UK in Q1 next year.
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.
The UK achieved a new milestone in electric vehicle (EV) adoption last month, with EVs accounting for over 25% of all car registrations in November, according to New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count.
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.
Tesla is exploring steps it could take to support the used EV market no matter whether it's an independent, franchised dealer or its own dealerships that are stocking its cars.
Battery electric vehicles emerged as the fastest-selling vehicles in November, with an average time-to-sale of just 33 days, according to analysis of retail activity by Cap HPI.
More than a third of motorists would be encouraged to replace their current petrol or diesel vehicle with an electric vehicle if the Insurance Premium Tax was ditched, according to new research.
Drivers are increasingly prioritising data security when selecting garages for servicing and repairs, according to the findings of a new survey from Digidentity.
Three years after Volkswagen Group UK began implementing agency-style contracts for some of its dealer networks selling electric vehicles, the group is now considering reversing its rollout.
Lotus dealerships will begin selling 'hyper hybrid' versions of its luxury cars as the carmaker shifts from its exclusively electric vehicle strategy due to consumer reticence.
New analysis by roadside assistance organisation The AA has identified the main reasons for calls out to rescue electric vehicles are the same as for petrol and diesel cars.
Van operators are fearful that a lack of support for the take-up of operationally challenging zero emission LCVs will lead to failures to reach Government targets.
The UK car market is expected to hit its peak in terms of petrol vehicle numbers in 2024 although the industry continues to grapple with the the post-pandemic shortage of nearly 3 million cars not sold during that period, stricter Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) targets, rising competition from new brands and models - all at a time of lacklustre appetite for electric vehicles (EV).
Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham Clive Jones heard firsthand about the significant discrepancies in the cost of home versus public charging and the need for additional government support to entice motorists to go green when he visited Select’s HQ in Reading.
