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EV fervour falling as charging costs rise?

23 February 2023

Enthusiasm for EVs among the general public may be waning right now as electricity costs rise, with new research showing a 7% year-on-year drop in… Read More

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Used car sales decline but EVs see increase

10 February 2023

Ongoing parts supply issues afflicting the new car market had a knock-on effect on used car sales in 2022, as restricted supply entering the second… Read More

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New car sales grow in January

6 February 2023

New car sales went up 14.7% in January, with a total of 131,994 finding first-time owners during the month according to the latest figures from… Read More

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MOT consultation reactions continue: “An idea that should be dismissed out of hand”

19 January 2023

The automotive sector has continued to react to the MOT Consultation, with a range of views being expressed. SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes said, “Although… Read More

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Chancellor needs to “go further” on energy support

10 January 2023

The new energy support scheme for businesses, unveiled ahead of the closure of the existing scheme in March, will not do enough to support the… Read More

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EV sales second only to petrol in 2022

5 January 2023

1,614,063 new cars were sold in the UK in 2022, down 2.0% on 2021, with supply chain issues, according to the latest figures from the… Read More

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EVs and company cars fuel November new car sales boost

5 December 2022

UK new car sales were up 23.5% in November, with 142,889 sold in what was the fourth month of consecutive growth, the figures from the… Read More

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New car sales up in October, but 2022 market expectations reduced

4 November 2022

New car sales were up 26.4% in October, hitting 134,344 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT),… Read More

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New P.M: Industry reacts and gets to work on lobbying

27 October 2022

The emergence of yet another P.M for the UK in the form of Rishi Sunak, along with a new government team, has led to renewed… Read More

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New cars sales up in September as EV total hits one million

5 October 2022

New car went up again in September, with registrations rising 4.6% to, 225,269 , according to the latest figures from the SMMT. While sales were… Read More