Ford is the biggest laggard on tough government-mandated EV sales targets when it comes to the main players, new figures show. The UK’s biggest van seller showed electric light commercial sales so far this year reached 2443 units, equating to 5.4% of its 45,190 total and someway short of the 16% required by the ZEV mandate, according to figures from the … [Read more...]
Good deals drive sales but EV interest is low, reports Startline
Motorists say “a good deal” is the factor most likely to swing a used car in 2025, according to research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost half (48%) could be convinced to buy if presented with the right offer, but electric cars attract little attention. Other high scoring factors include the need to replace an existing car (46%), … [Read more...]
Industry’s cautious welcome to EV mandate change
The British automotive industry has welcomed the expected change in plans for the Government's zero emissions mandate. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The automotive industry welcomes government’s review of both the end of sale date for cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, and possible changes to the flexibilities around the Zero Emission … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Luton plant to close
Stellantis will close its Luton van plant next year. The production work for Stellantis Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat electric vans will be concentrated at Ellesmere Port on the Wirral, Cheshire. About 1.100 jobs will go at Luton but a relocation package is likely to be offered. Luton has been making cars and vans since 1905. The decision comes … [Read more...]
EV sales slowly rising in most but not all markets
The global market share of petrol and diesel has fallen by a fifth in two and half years, according to data from New AutoMotive’s latest Global Electric Vehicle Tracker. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles have slumped from 78% to 63%, with the market showing no sign of this trend slowing. Meanwhile, in the same period, electric vehicles (EVs) have … [Read more...]
Tradelines 13 November
Isuzu UK is again the Headline Sponsor of the Federation of Master Builders Awards 2025 for the fourth year. The Master Builder Awards shine a spotlight on the UK’s most talented tradespeople and construction projects across all scales and budgets—from house extensions and small renovations to commercial builds and brand-new homes and the winning business … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 October
Barry Island is seeing a proper tidy rise in customers as new trains and the return of some old favourites give the area a welcome boost. More than 100,000 people caught the train to the Island in July and August, a huge rise from 57,000 the previous year and some of that's put down to filming the final Christmas special of Gavin and Stacey comedy … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 September
The prices of both unleaded petrol and diesel at UK forecourts are now falling more quickly than at any other point in 2024 so far, with both fuels now nearly 7p cheaper than a month ago, RAC Fuel Watch analysis shows. As of Thursday 19 September, a litre of unleaded is being sold for 136.15p on average – down 5p since the start of September (141.26p) and … [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...]
Newslines 22 July
Kia UK has ranked first place in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index from The Institute of Customer Service. With 81.4 points out of 100, Kia was considerably higher than the automotive sector average of 78 points, further highlighting the brand's dedication to providing excellent customer experiences. The average across all UK industry sectors was … [Read more...]
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