Britain is driving head on into a skills shortage of technicians trained to work on electric vehicles, according to one industry expert. Comment from Lawrence Whittaker (below), CEO at Warrantywise said, "Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grace our headlines, whether it’s a comment on the perceived lack of EV charging infrastructure, confirmation of … [Read more...]
Time to apply the weedkiller for thieves
Motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting is calling on the police to abolish the stolen vehicle data handling process known as ‘six-week weeding’. According to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics, as many as 350 vehicles are stolen each day in the UK. Any Lost or Stolen marker placed against a Vehicle Registration … [Read more...]
Brands steer the way to a good driving trip
According to experts, the success of your road trip may hinge more on your vehicle's brand than you’d think, affecting everything from comfort to reliability. "Choosing the right car brand can be the defining factor between a memorable road trip and a frustrating journey," says Nathan Mercer, Connectivity Solutions Expert at Truely eSim. Travellers have a … [Read more...]
Car buying confidence is in the Genes
With the arrival of the new ‘74’ vehicle registration just around the corner, a Censuswide poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed generational differences in consumer ‘Car Confidence’ when it comes to buying and owning a vehicle. The latest findings have also been used to create a new series of Motor Ombudsman ‘barometers’ … [Read more...]
Retail buyers need help to go electric, say dealers
Grants or loans to support the used electric vehicle market is the number one action dealers would like to see from the new Labour government to encourage private buyers to make the transition from petrol and diesel models. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 56% of traders would back the move - followed by 50% who want cheaper electricity for EV … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 August
The new car finance sector saw new business by value drop by 6% year on year to £1.545m, with the number of cars financed down 12% at 55,097 in June, according to the Finance and Leasing Association. The used car finance sector didn’t fare any better, with new business value down by 13% on June 2023 at £1.67m and the number of cars financed down 10% at … [Read more...]
Winners and losers over a decade of change
Some brands have seen phenomenal growth in registrations over the last decade and others have plunged into oblivion, according to Scrap Car Comparison. The top 10 Car Brands With The Biggest Growth In The UK were: Tesla - 339,717% change over last decade Dacia - 1,434% change over last decade McLaren - 640% change over last decade Infiniti - … [Read more...]
Price & range remain barriers to EV choice
In today's car market, drivers have a lot of choice when it comes to engine types, each with its own pros and cons. But with fuel prices on the rise, electric and hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular than ever and a study by CarMats.co.uk shows over 1 in 6 (17%) of Brits will choose an electric car when they next upgrade because it’s cheaper to run. A … [Read more...]
Romania and Bulgaria centres of car theft
The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service has prevented the theft of or returned 320 stolen finance vehicles across Europe since 2021 with the support of HPI Check data. The NaVCIS is funded by the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) to recover stolen finance vehicles. The dedicated team has recovered cars from across Europe, with Romania and … [Read more...]
Newcomers 6 August
Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3, the brand’s most affordable electric vehicle yet due in showrooms later this year. Following the example of the EV6 and EV9, Kia will offer three grades to EV3 buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’, each with a generously equipped specification as standard, with a choice of 58.3kW … [Read more...]
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