An influential environmental group is urging the government to strengthen its commitment to its zero emissions goals by focusing financial support on small and affordable EV models to ensure all segments of society get to benefit.
The UK has not received a real influx of Chinese new cars yet because there are other countries in Europe that are more profitable targets for the emerging brands, according to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Research from Startline Motor Finance reveals that rising staff costs are the greatest concern for UK car dealers in 2025, with 40% of dealers identifying this as the factor most likely to negatively affect their business.
In spite of the Scottish car market demonstrating resilience, meeting future ZEV targets will depend on significant governmental action to address infrastructure, affordability, and consumer confidence in electric vehicles.
James Vickery, head of policy, ZEV regulations at the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), part of the Department for Transport, explores how the UK's motor retail industry overall can have confidence that the first year of the ZEV Mandate was a success.
Stellantis has emerged as one of the few vehicle manufacturers in the UK to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate for both cars and vans in 2024 entirely through sales.
The Department for Transport has responded to reports that the industry has missed the 2024 ZEV Mandate target with assurances that it expects no car manufacturer to pay crippling fines.
If not for the pressures put on car brands by the ZEV Mandate targets the UK's new car market in 2024 would be seen as quite a success story, with record EV registrations.
Kia’s UK chief has welcomed the review of ZEV mandate regulations that will guide the industry until 2035 but cautions that the UK government has no intention of walking away from its proposed trajectory.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is lending its support to calls from van manufacturers for a temporary moratorium on the Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
The trade is going through tough times as a transition period to mass-market electric vehicle adoption is not being managed well, and Kyle Harris, managing director of Auto Logistic Solutions can't help but think that the politicians have got it wrong. In a guest Executive View for Automotive Management he explains his reasoning.
The DfT has today launched a consultation asking for industry views on the Government's restoration of the 2030 petrol and diesel new car ban. Elements include gathering views on which full hybrid and plug-in hybrids could be sold still alongside zero emission vehicles, and what approach should be taken for vans and low volume OEMs.
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.
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.
The Government will launch a fast track consultation on the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate that could change the way OEMs are fined for missing targets.
Vauxhall is to close its van manufacturing plant in Luton, a decision that could impact 1,100 jobs.
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).
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 transition to electric vehicles (EVs) - driven by strategic shifts among legacy manufacturers and competition from new entrants - could lead to reduced variety in vehicle makes and models, especially if manufacturers scale back their UK presence.
