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EV market faces deepening crisis as residual values plummet, finds ADS
Plunging residual values in the electric vehicle (EV) market are creating substantial financial challenges for leasing companies, manufacturers, and customers alike, according to Auto Data Solutions (ADS) which is warning of a prolonged impact on the sector.
EV transition needs policy overhaul amid struggles to compete with China
A leading expert on automotive economics is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of UK policy, including incentives, infrastructure development and a clear industrial strategy to address domestic production woes and accelerate the EV transition.
‘Peak Petrol’: EV adoption and pandemic aftershocks continue to hamper car market
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).