Mazda has set out its intentions to increasingly electrify its future model range, but confirmed it will continue to offer hybrid and ICE options for customers.
EVs are becoming increasingly more affordable, according to a campaign addressing misinformation about the market segment.
Slashing the VAT charged on new electric vehicles would drive up demand by 15% and put sales closer to the UK Government's targets for zero emission vehicles.
With battery technology still evolving and supply chains facing complex challenges, the role of dealer networks is being redefined. Robin Brundle, a former dealer group boss and now chairman of Recyclus Group, offers his insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Cox Automotive and DHL Supply Chain have teamed up to deliver an electric vehicle (EV) battery repair and remanufacturing centre.
Honda is backing its all-electric e:Ny1 with a £5,000 deposit contribution and 0% finance between March and May 31 this year.
Dealers should be prepared to flag to customers that their plug-in vehicle home charging costs will increase in April in line with energy price increases.
HEVRA, the UK network of independent garages specialising in electric and hybrid vehicle repairs, said it has expanded its coverage to 400 models of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Nearly two thirds (62%) of UK dealers believe EVs are the biggest challenge to their business, according to data from Startline Motor Finance.
There can be price differences of 10% in favour of some used electric cars compared with their ICE equivalents, according to data from CarGurus.
Manual transmissions are seeing an inevitable decline in the UK as automatics now make up a third of total UK car parc, according to Cap HPI data.
Farizon has now officially launched orders for its new SV electric van with prices starting from £45,000.
Plug-in van customers will continue to benefit from up to £5,000 off an electric van after the plug-in grant was extended until April 2026.
Unite, the UK’s largest union, is warning that thousands of automotive industry jobs depend on immediate reforms to the government’s Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Mandate.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on the UK's transition to zero-emission vehicles, incorporating the dealership community’s insights ahead of the 18 February deadline.
The multi-million pound project to establish an EV battery gigafactory at Bridgwater has taken another step forward with work starting with National Grid.
Vehicle manufacturers are predicted to miss zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate new car sales targets by over 345,000 units by 2028, according to new data.
Chorley Group has introduced a new marketing strategy across its network to boost new and used car sales, with a specific focus on personalisation and EV sales.
Allianz UK is warning motor traders to be aware of the risks associated with EV battery fires when damaged or mishandled.
Renault is preparing to launch three new electric vans in the UK market from next year called the Estafette, Goelette and Trafic.
