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.
French bank Crédit Agricole is entering into a strategic partnership with GAC International, the European branch of China’s fifth largest car manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC).
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.
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.
Warrantywise has launched a new EV warranty plan, the EV Plus, designed to meet the specific needs of used electric vehicle (EV) owners and enhance consumer confidence.
Most motorists are sceptical about whether the ambitious deadline to phase out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035 will be met.
Car buyers’ choice is expanding further in the UK as a new electric vehicle brand, Skywell, begins sales here. General Manager David Clark told us about its dealer recruitment plans
Trade demand for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) continues to grow steadily, with Dealer Auction’s latest EV Performance Review (EVPR) reporting a 13% increase in vehicles sold during September.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said the UK Government "wants to make EVs as affordable as possible" and it sees big fleet deals as an advantage in bringing more low priced used EVs into the market for private motorists.
New research has revealed that discounts on electric vehicles (EVs) are nearly double those being offered to buyers of petrol and diesel cars, as manufacturers ramp up efforts to boost EV sales.
Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer has said that the coming year will be "the most fierce environment for EVs" and warned: "That’s not healthy. It will destroy residuals, it will destroy customer sentiments".
The Government's aims for zero carbon motoring will need to do more to convince a general public which is happy to be greener if it doesn't cost them more money or time, notes AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
The European Union has made a decisive move to implement tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured in China.
Manufacturers are set to spend at least £2 billion on discounting electric vehicles (EV) this year in a desperate attempt to stimulate demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
2024 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for Kia. AM met with Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK to discuss what are the key goals for the brand and how it plans to further solidify its position in the UK market.
A test drive shows the Leapmotor T03 will appeal to buyers seeking those zero emission and running cost benefits for a sticker price that won’t break the bank.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is warning that the current health of the used car market could rapidly deteriorate in the last quarter of 2024, due to several emerging issues.
Retailers are being urged to strategically use data to avoid unnecessary price corrections as the used car market is proving resilient, with electric vehicles leading in both demand and sales pace.
Research by Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) reveals that electric vehicles (EVs) are significantly more costly to repair than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.
Radical tax reform is not needed to support the UK's transition to electric vehicles (EVs), according to a new report by the non-governmental organisation New AutoMotive.
