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Kia UK chief welcomes ZEV mandate consultation, calls for clarity on hybrid rules
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.
Executive View: Is the rise of EVs killing the motor trade?
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.
DfT's ZEV Mandate consultation launches to consider flexed targets and hybrids
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.
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.
‘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).
Car availability and choice at risk as EV targets reshape market
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.
UK set to race past ZEV legal targets as EV sales continue to soar
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.
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.