With EV registrations rising and the used market surging, NFDA Electric Vehicle Approved highlighted growing momentum in the UK’s switch to electric, while calling for continued action on affordability, charging and consumer confidence. Developed by National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and endorsed by the Government’s Office for Zero Emission … [Read more...]
BEVs best ever August registrations
It has again been a very strong month for BEVs, and Kia has led the way as it prepares to launch its new small EV2 series. The New Automotive Electric Car Count indicates: - Strongest August for BEV registrations: BEVs captured 30% of all new car registrations in August 2026, with sales surging 30% year-on-year - spurred in part by shifting fuel market … [Read more...]
UK automotive slowly recovering, say SMMT
UK vehicle production fell -7.5% in the first half of 2026, with factories turning out 385,979 cars and commercial vehicles, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Despite a challenging start to the year, however, output stabilised in the second quarter, dipping by just 128 units (-0.1%) year on year as exports strengthened and car … [Read more...]
Government must pull its weight for HGV clean-up
The government must ensure Britain’s heavy goods vehicle operators have access to every available technology to cut carbon emissions. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders made the call at today’s Commercial Vehicle Show, where major OEMs and fleet operators are gathered to display the very latest array of technologies and discuss the future of UK … [Read more...]
Mandate can be met, for now – used car dealers
Almost six out of 10 (57%) used car dealers expect the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate for the New Year to be met, according to new research. However, January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 44% of respondents believe the government will soon be forced to revise their targets, and 20% that those for the rest of the decade are … [Read more...]
Understanding EVs is key to growing sales
Helping more drivers understand the benefits of going electric is essential if the UK is to meet its ZEV ambitions so government’s new public campaign launched last week is timely and welcome – helping encourage consumer confidence by cutting through persistent myths while setting out the many advantages that EVs offer. It will highlight the massive vehicle … [Read more...]
Most popular cars financed in 2025
Close Brothers Motor Finance highlights the most popular cars to finance in 2025. Zero Emission Vehicle mandate targets, fluctuating demand and changing consumer trends surrounding electric vehicles created a tricky landscape for manufacturers and dealers to contend with over the past 12 months. Ongoing economic uncertainty and concerns around factors such … [Read more...]
Car registrations rise amid warnings
Last year's new cars registration in Britain passed two million for the first time since the pandemic. But the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said it was only due to makers' incentives estimated at £11,000 per electric vehicle which is an unsustainable figure and they want more Government support and buyers' encouragement. One in four of the … [Read more...]
EV registrations are slowly rising again
The UK’s transition to electric vehicles continued to strengthen in November, with new data from New AutoMotive showing that BEVs captured 26.4% of the new car market. This marks the second-best month of 2025 for electric car market share, reflecting steady consumer demand even as overall registrations fell. With plug-ins accounting for more than a third of … [Read more...]
Challenging landscape behind ev-drive, say car makers
November’s new car data offers a reminder that the road to net zero is anything but straightforward, said SMMT ceo Mike Hawes. Overall registrations slipped by -1.6%, reflecting not just a dip in private buyer enthusiasm but a market grappling with a challenging economic backdrop. Electrified vehicles dominated popular demand, making up more than half of … [Read more...]
