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Chancellor Reeves’ first budget ushers £40bn in tax rises, amid fiscal shift
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget represents a significant shift in fiscal policy, addressing the UK’s considerable funding gap with £40 billion in new tax rises alongside targeted spending cuts.
Executive View: Reducing VAT on public charging is only a first step to boosting EV adoption
A report by the Resolution Foundation urges the government to align its policies with the swiftly evolving EV landscape to make adoption more accessible, writes Fraser Brown of automotive consultancy MotorVise.
Production falls by 20.6% in September amid shift to zero-emission models
Car manufactured in the UK suffered a significant decline of 20.6% in September, with 70,039 units rolling off production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
WSG reveals £5,000 EV warranty claim as repairs outpace petrol and diesel
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.
UK has no plans for EU-style tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, reports Reuters
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.
Drivers offered three month return option with new Cupra Born EV stock
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.
Transport secretary Louise Haigh on bringing down EV costs for consumers
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.
Skoda boss warns EV battle may "destroy residuals" and urges legislators to act
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".
Executive View: The issue is that we're battling a rational consumer
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.