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Plug-in car sales soar, but overall demand remains muted

6 December 2021

Plug-in cars made up 28.1% of the total sold during November according to the latest figures from the SMMT, which saw overall registrations up 1.7%… Read More

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Plug-in charging points not keeping up with surging vehicle sales study finds

1 December 2021

The ratio of vehicle chargepoints to plug-in cars dropped by 31% during 2020, according to a new study from the SMMT, and the organisation… Read More

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The heart of the matter

1 December 2021

The most valuable component part by far of an electric vehicle is its battery. Yet it is the one component that regular mechanics are not… Read More

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The Parts Alliance rebrands as GSF Car Parts

10 November 2021

GSF Car Parts has become the official new name for The Parts Alliance, which will trade under one brand its 170 sites going forward.GSF Car… Read More

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New car sales: Weakest October since 1991

4 November 2021

A 24.6% new car sales drop last month has taken October registrations down to a level not seen since 1991, according to the latest figures… Read More

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Autoinform Live just days away- Last chance for tickets

3 November 2021

Autoinform Live is taking place at the GTG Academy in Wolverhampton this weekend (6-7 November), but there is still time for technicians to sign up… Read More

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Positive step? Automotive sector responds to Net Zero strategy

25 October 2021

The automotive industry cautiously welcomed the government’s recently published road to net zero strategy. The plan lays out a roadmap for the UK to cut… Read More

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Fuel shortages to spark EV surge?

27 September 2021

The current fuel shortages being caused by panic-buying across the UK have been cited as a reason for 19% of motorists spoken to for a… Read More

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UK EV sales six times higher than global average

27 September 2021

UK EV sales were six times higher than the global average in 2020, putting Britain in fourth place out of 26 countries worldwide, according to… Read More

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EV training discount via new bundle launched

14 September 2021

An EV training package that works out £299 cheaper than booking courses separately has been launched by Autotech Training.The provider is offering three IMI Electric… Read More