Improving supply components and completed cars has seen another rise in registrations in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Sales in Wales rose the most in Britain with a 29.6% increase to 2,370 new cars. SMMT datum show 74,441 cars were registered last month – a 26.2 per cent rise on February 2022’s lower numbers but … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 March
Owners of the latest Kia models can now benefit from the latest infotainment features more quickly and easily, thanks to new over-the-air functionality. Available for all Kia models equipped with Kia Connect from MY22 onwards, OTA capability ensures the customer’s satellite navigation unit can wirelessly receive map and related software updates. Bus … [Read more...]
Tevva powers up battery backup and servicing
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has entered into a strategic partnership with Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, for the repair, repurposing and recycling of its lithium-ion batteries. The partnership kicks off with a 12-month pilot phase for first-life battery management, with the opportunity to expand into additional energy … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 February
Volkswagen will retrain over 22,000 assembly workers to transfer experience into building electric cars in its German plants, it has announced. The main plant in Wolfsburg will become a multi-platform location for the Volkswagen brand in Germany in the coming years and the company also intends to produce more ev components in-house to improve supply chain … [Read more...]
UK car production steadies as EVs accelerate
UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just -0.3% to 68,575 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The loss, equivalent to just 215 fewer cars, was driven chiefly by structural changes, reflecting a move from car to van making at one major plant, but with supply chain … [Read more...]
Government EV plan must include CVs, says industry body
The £56 million funding announced yesterday by government to increase the provision of electric vehicle charge points must create provision for commercial vehicles, according to business group Logistics UK. This will be necessary if the industry is to hasten its transfer to Net Zero, said Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK, Denise Beedell. “Figures … [Read more...]
Coventry to trial self-driving cars
Coventry University will play a key role in an extensive trial of self-driving technology on the city’s streets. The £15.2 million Multi-Area Connected Automated Mobility (MACAM) Project will begin a trial of self-driving technology within Coventry city centre and at the NEC in around 18 months’ time. The project is led by Conigital and Coventry … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 February
Fleets could consider increased support of UK-produced vehicles, FleetCheck is suggesting, as Nissan questioned the future of its Sunderland plant. Peter Golding, managing director at the leading fleet management software specialist said businesses that bought vehicles could have an impact on local manufacturing saying, "UK motor manufacturing has already … [Read more...]
Electrical apprenticeships lead to some of best careers
A new guide published by the Department for Education and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has highlighted the fact that electrical apprenticeships can offer some of the best career prospects for young people. ECA Director of Workforce and Public Affairs Andrew Eldred said, “This endorsement from the Department for Education and … [Read more...]
Jaguar lead decline in EV values, says Auto Trader
Some premium pure electric cars have slumped in value, according to Auto Trader. The Jaguar I-Pace crashed by 15.6 per cent year on year (YoY) and dropped by 4.1 per cent between December 2022 and January 2023. The average asking price of the Austrian-made Jaguar was £48,613 last month. Other premium second-hand EVs also slipped further in January, … [Read more...]
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