The volume of consumer disputes related to electric vehicles (EVs) being handled by The Motor Ombudsman has almost tripled. Customer service and a consumer’s experience at the point of buying were the largest single concern.
Thoughts about the risk of distress sales caused by governments that set short-sighted and disruptive targets to rapidly shift consumer habits from AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, director of the Centre for Automotive Management at Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Aftermarket EV converter Electrogenic is partnering with Babcock International in a pilot scheme to covert in-service military Land Rovers for the UK's Ministry of Defence.
ATS Euromaster has said its new Hull centre is rapidly attracting new fleet and business customers due to its plug-in and commercial vehicle expertise.
Hendy Group has rehomed its Moke electric vehicle franchise from Poole into new surroundings in Southampton, just off the M3 in Eastleigh.
Investment in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology is allowing Toyota to aim to launch models that cover more than 120 miles with zero tailpipe emissions.
AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, director of the centre for automotive management at Loughborough University's business school, shares his thoughts about the UK's continuing geographic imbalance of electric vehicle charging points as consumers are told they'll be only buying electric cars next decade.
The Government has pledged to stick to its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 as it revealed its Powering Up Britain strategy to transform the UK’s energy infrastructure.
Dealers could unlock up to £27 million of additional revenue by selling home chargers with electric vehicles (EVs).
Seven in 10 car dealers say that not enough is being done to support the transition of electric vehicles (EVs) and half of those believe the Government is to blame.
Independent specialist electric car dealer Drive Green owner Richard Norris shares its approach to sustainability, including having a composting toilet and upcycling furniture.
Used car buyers looking for an electric vehicle (EV) are prepared to wait up to 12 months for further price drops, according to new research.
EV-focused Chinese brand GWM Ora has established a UK beachhead with AM100 dealers and is set to expand its territory carefully, reports AM editor Tim Rose
Autotech Training has appointed Dasos Michaelides as head of business development for Ireland as the company expands its presence in the territory.
Tesla has outlined a strategy to halve its production costs and speed up the time it takes to build a new car, which will lead to the launch of more affordable models.
Kia has expanded its Kia Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging network by 48% in the last year and now offers access to more than 30,000 points in the UK.
The recent decline in used electric vehicle (EV) values has kickstarted demand among buyers and led to an increase in sales.
The February 2023 issue of AM magazine is now here, free to read in digital format, and full of insights into automotive dealers' plans and opportunities for 2023.
Volvo Cars achieved a revenue record in 2022 despite a drop in its global new car sales volume.
Issues relating to the purchase process or the service received from a dealer after buying a car sparked the majority of consumer complaints about EVs.
