Current guidelines for converting classic cars to electric are overly restrictive making it difficult for owners to retain a vehicle’s original identity and registration, according to responses to the long-awaited DVLA call for evidence focusing on the future of the classic car industry.
The vehicle rental and leasing industry faces a turbulent 2025, with escalating employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) at the forefront of mounting concerns, according to the BVRLA’s Industry Outlook Report.
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.
Northern Ireland’s largest car retailers are calling on the region’s authorities to accelerate their efforts to reverse the MOT backlog which they say is impacting public and business confidence amid concerns about road safety.
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.
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.
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).
Car buyers are increasingly turning towards electric vehicles (EV), with interest in petrol and diesel cars continuing to drop, according to EY’s latest Mobility Consumer Index.
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.
Most MOT staff would support calibration companies being allowed to upload calibration certificates directly into the DVSA’s MOT Testing Service (MTS), according to a recent poll conducted by management platform MOT Juice.
The government needs to take immediate action to prevent further instability in the used electric vehicle (EV) market which is undermining confidence in the transition to electric cars and driving up the cost of new EVs.
A new survey from the Startline Used Car Tracker reveals that almost half of dealers (47%) believe that the ZEV Mandate targets should be relaxed
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has raised concerns about the feasibility of the UK Government's 2030 Phase Out target for new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
A staggering 96% of motorists believe that addressing the pothole crisis should be the top priority for the new Labour government, according to recent research.
While there are positive signs of an industrial strategy for automotive and investment in EV infrastructure, the new government's actions will be determined by political uncertainty and competing national priorities.
Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares has demanded a re-examination of the vehicle manufacturer's business prospects in the UK in light of the impact of the zero emission vehicles (ZEV) Mandate.
As the UK is set to restore its 2030 ICE ban, Renault chief Luca De Meo has questioned the timeline for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, insisting the French car maker needs to reduce costs to meet its EV goals.
The Labour government, which has committed to reinstating a 2030 deadline for phasing out new ICE car sales, is coming under pressure to decide whether to follow the EU and US in raising duties on Chinese EV imports.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the next government to collaborate closely with the automotive industry to unlock its full potential, projecting a £50 billion growth opportunity over the next decade.
Three quarters of dealerships are coming under significant pressure from manufacturers to help them meet zero-emissions targets despite demand for electrified cars remaining ‘very weak’.
