Almost two-thirds of dealers (62%) say an improved economy would provide the biggest boost for used car sales in 2025, new research indicates. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 50% would like to see direct government support for used electric vehicle (EV) buyers, 48% an improvement in consumer confidence, and 38% a loosening of the Zero … [Read more...]
Prioritise EVs and motor industry investment, says trade
A focus on electrification and investment in the UK motor industry should be among the priorities of the new Labour government, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Philip Nothard, chair at the trade body, said that while it was clear that the administration wouldn’t have large sums of money to spend, it should be concentrated in areas that produce the … [Read more...]
Europe’s under-investing in EV charging
There is still serious underinvestment in electric vehicle recharging infrastructure across Europe, says the European Environment Agency. Only one in three EU member states is providing incentives. According to the EEA report, specific incentives for electric vehicle charging points were found in only 10 out of 28 EU countries. The European … [Read more...]
