Volvo has cited the mounting complication and costs of emissions regulation standards for a decision to ditch diesel form all future products as it moves towards an EV future.
A reduction in the number of older used cars being bought from dealerships across the UK has been blamed for a 4.8% decline in sales during Q1 of 2018.
The rise of EV and hybrids may fuel an already buoyant test-drive demand, according to WhatCar? research.
Audi has outlined an ambition to sell 800,000 fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars in 2025.
Nissan will "gradually discontinue" selling diesel cars in Europe, as it continues to push for electrification in its model ranges.
Solid-state batteries are expected to be a game-changer for the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has launched the first used electric van training course for LCV dealers and fleet vendors, with the Energy Savings Trust.
DS Automobiles has become the latest car brand to announce that all its new car lines will include electrified versions, but six years behind rival Volvo.
The Institute for the Motor Industry has presented new information related to the regulation of technicians working on electric vehicles to the Parliamentary Secretary of State for the Department for Transport.
Creating “EV champions” in dealerships could maximise the growing demand for electric vehicles, according to Gain Solutions.
Volvo has announced its intent for fully electric cars to make up half of its sales by 2025.
In the first three months of this year there were 13,327 new electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered, a 16% increase on the same quarter last year.
The growing cost of public charge points combined with low residual values could leave EV owners out of pocket, according to What Car?
Electric vehicle used values rose by 41% during Q1 of 2018 as the overall average used car value rose by 5.3%, according to Autorola.
Franchised car retailers will benefit from growing sales of electric and hybrid vehicles as consumers consider them their most trusted option for maintenance and servicing, the NFDA’s Consumer Attitude Survey.
Manufacturers are being urged to “learn from past mistakes” in order to capitalise on the anticipated surge of EV sales.
Alex F Noble & Son has funded a five-month scholarship to equip aspiring automotive engineer Jessica O’Leary with the skills to work on a new generation of electric vehicles.
The used car market performed surprisingly well during March despite the best efforts of the continued bad weather to disrupt it.
Outdated legislation which exempts electric vans from the need for MOT tests needs to change, according to operators.
Nissan has outlined its target to sell one million electrified vehicles annually by 2022.
