Twelve-volt battery technology needs to improve, says the Association of Fleet Professionals, as “bricking” issues continue to affect adoption of electric vans. Paul Hollick, APF chair, said that despite widespread publicity, many fleets were still being left in a position where their vans become unuseable and had to be trailored to a dealership to be … [Read more...]
Warranty work gets a boost with 1link Service Network
A new network of garages that are keen to undertake motor warranty work has been created by epyx. It consists of over 1,400 suppliers right across the country, giving warranty providers easy access to national coverage of workshops that want to fulfil claims. Marc Lees, director of business development at epyx, said, “One of the success stories at epyx in … [Read more...]
Measuring degradation and demand for used EVs
Battery health checks and their impact on the used electric vehicle market will be the main discussion at the July member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Being held at Cox Automotive in Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire on Thursday 25 July, it will include contributions from battery health experts Aviloo, Altellium and Clearwatt, as well as the … [Read more...]
Emissions are biggest upcoming challenge for fleets
Implementing zero emissions policies will be the number one issue facing fleets over the next three years, according to new research. Almost four out of 10 (39%) fleet decision makes named this as their biggest challenge, followed by adapting to low emissions zones (38%), adjusting to restrictive public policies on petrol and diesel (37%) and mitigating … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 June
A special bonus awaits customers buying a new Toyota hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric car or van during June – £1,000 to spend on their choice of Toyota products and services. Rather than tying the customer to a particular saving or benefit, Toyota is letting them choose how they use their £1,000, from raising their new car’s specification with extra … [Read more...]
EVs easier to sell closer to petrol priced models
More than half of dealers (53%) say that electric vehicles become much easier to sell when they are priced the same as petrol cars. May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that a third (32%) think that EVs have become generally easier to sell in 2024. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “The large reductions in prices and values … [Read more...]
No charger, no sale, dealers told
Not having a home charger is the biggest objection dealers hear from used car buyers considering an electric vehicle. Dealers report that more than half of people (52%) mention this problem, according to May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “In a way, it is encouraging that this is the biggest objection … [Read more...]
Uncoiling the myths about future EVs
Forthcoming advances in electric vehicles (EVs) are the focus of a new white paper by the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Called “The Future of Electric Vehicle Technology”, it has been written by battery electrochemist Euan McTurk, creator and presenter of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel about EVs. It covers topics including diversification of … [Read more...]
Kia is king among dealers, trade survey shows
Kia dealers are the happiest in UK, but Jaguar franchise holders are most pessimistic. Dealer satisfaction regarding current profit returns have experienced a slight decrease, with an average score of 6.1, down by – 0.1 from the Summer 2023 edition (-1.6% change) of surveys by the National Franchised Dealers Association. Assessing the trends, from previous … [Read more...]
Service to avoid costly unexpected bills
Over half of UK drivers are unaware of when their next car service is due, meaning they could be driving around with minor defects which could become major problems in the future. To help prevent this, Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, has outlined the importance of regular services and when they’re required. Costly Repairs “Skipping … [Read more...]
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