More than four out of 10 dealers think used car buyers will stick with petrol and diesel cars for longer following the government’s decision to delay the new car electrifcation deadline to 2035. Startline’s November Used Car Tracker also shows that 29% believe the move will mean the used electric vehicle (EV) market will take longer to develop while 19% … [Read more...]
Ford Turkey battery plant is a non-starter
Ford and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution have scrapped plans to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Turkey after their local partner Koc Holding withdrew from the project. Koc Holdings said it was pulling out of the deal due to concerns over the rate of EV adoption in Europe and timing of the project in view of the current economic slowdown in … [Read more...]
ECA criticises Government over mixed messages in King’s Speech
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA said the King’s speech had little to offer the sector, despite it being a driving force in the transition to Net Zero carbon. The association, which represents over 60,000 professionals, welcomed the prospect of accelerated investment in renewables and grid connections. However, it sees additional … [Read more...]
EVs price fall expected as fleets change
Second hand electric cars and vans are expected to dramatically fall in price as businesses contracts roll-over. According to independent transport research group New Automotive, companies now run around 475,000 electric cars, and 200,000 plug-in hybrids, most of which will be held for 2-4 years before being resold into the second-hand market for 50% of the … [Read more...]
Families turn backs on electric cars
The UK new car market grew 21.0% in September with 272,610 registrations in the month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The 14th consecutive month of growth was also the second busiest of the year after March, with the new number plate delivering its traditional market surge despite a challenging economic backdrop. Growth … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 October
The 20mph speed limits introduced on roads in Bath have caused an increase in the number of deaths or serious injures since the change, according to a council report and local media. Bath and North East Somerset Council has reviewed the lower speed limits and found there has been an increase in incidents in most areas where the change was imposed as people … [Read more...]
Weekend review: Old dogs & new tricks
More and more new names are appearing in the UK car market as it evolves into the electric age, but at the recent Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders annual southern test day for writers near Basingstoke it was two familiar names which caught my attention. The Nissan X-Trail has been a success in Britain for over 23 years while smart has been hanging … [Read more...]
Makers dropping small cars pick up criticisms
Carmakers are prioritising the production, marketing and sale of larger vehicles like SUVs and e-SUVs over more affordable, smaller EVs. Smaller EVs could help those on lower incomes gain from the benefits of using EVs as well as more efficient use of critical raw materials essential in efforts to achieve net zero. The arrival of more affordable, smaller … [Read more...]
Toyota power up for the future of BEVs
Toyota will build a new battery electric vehicle factory that will begin production of new models in 2026 powered by a range of new, advanced batteries. Details of four next generation batteries have been revealed, demonstrating state-of-the-art advances in both liquid and solid electrolytes. Toyota has also previewed further progress with solid electrolyte … [Read more...]
Best & worst places to buy used cars in UK
The most affordable major UK cities to buy a car between 1 and 5 years old have been revealed, with buyers potentially able to save thousands – if they’re willing to travel. According to data published by CarGurus – a leading online automotive marketplace to shop, buy, and sell used vehicles – the national average price of a 2018-2022 model year used car in … [Read more...]
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