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.
Direct warnings to the UK Government about the feasibility of ZEV Mandate targets without more work to get motorists into electric cars appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
The used EV market is showing signs of decline, according to recent data from Marketcheck, with sales slipping while petrol vehicle sales achieved a yearly peak.
A bid to dispel myths around electric vehicles (EVs) will offer data-driven insights to address common misconceptions that have impacted consumer confidence.
Select Car Leasing has unveiled a major revamp of its vans division, signalling a strategic step forward in the UK van leasing market.
Jaguar has offered a first look at its all-electric future with images of a camouflaged all-electric 4 door GT prototype set to lead the brand’s ambitions as a luxury EV carmaker.
Stellantis has released more details about its rollout of China’s Leapmotor brand in the UK and is planning a network of up to 50 retail sites by the end of 2024.
The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance has welcomed an independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) which could finally resolve longstanding frustrations over converting classic cars to electric.
October marks the third consecutive month that electric vehicle (EV) sales have hit the 20% mark and places the car industry well above the 2024 targets set by the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate, according to New AutoMotive.
Despite rising costs and technology change, the UK repair market remains dynamic and resilient, according to a new FixMyCar report which urges garages to leverage EV training and digital tools to not only build loyalty but also expand their revenue base.
JudgeService reveals that the Autumn Budget dampened consumer confidence in buying electric vehicles (EVs), with nearly half (46%) of car buyers expressing less confidence in making the switch.
Electric vehicles have been around for a decade yet owners are driving around in circles when finding specialist technicians to fix their motors, according to Marc Russell, chief commercial officer of FixMyCar.
Suzuki is set to supply Toyota with a battery electric SUV from its Gujarat plant in India, with manufacturing scheduled to begin in spring 2025.
