We may still be two or three years from the tipping point where EV volumes become ‘material’ but those years will see rapid change, and retailers need to act now to define their long term strategy...

Widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the UK could see retailers’ aftersales profits drop 40% on servicing and 20% on parts. The figures are a warning from Norway where full EVs already...

The industry is undergoing rapid change. Innovation, shifting consumer demands and ‘mobility as a service’ as a real alternative to car ownership are all putting pressure on automotive retailers....

From a manufacturer’s bonus and targetting point of view, should plug-in cars be treated any differently to a conventionally powered car? This week’s NFDA EV Dealer Attitude Survey implies that...

As UK car sales figures highlight a continued decline in diesel purchases, automotive analyst Sophus3 reveals that potential electric car buyers seeking alternatives are increasingly confused and...

As the government announces plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, the IMI is concerned that a diesel scrappage scheme may just be a token gesture. “While we are waiting for the...

The government has announced that new diesel and petrol cars and vans will be banned from 2040. The move follows hot on the heels of a similar announcement from France’s ecology minister with the...

Retailers selling electric vehicles could be eligible for a forthcoming grant towards the installation of charging points. The government is expected to introduce discounts for the fitment of business...

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More than 45% of the UK’s largest motor finance brokers recorded an increase in finance applications to support the purchase of a 4×4 vehicle this summer compared with last, according to the Q3...

The electric vehicle market is in its early days, but car buyers in the UK can already choose from a growing range of electric models from the Nissan Leaf and Renault’s Z.E. range through to...

With the growth of the electric vehicle market, British Gas is well positioned to support auto retailers. The energy supplier is not only installing dedicated charging solutions in dealerships,...

A year ago we published a weighty tome about electric vehicles (EVs) which we assumed at the time would go out of date fairly quickly because of fast-moving technological developments. Since then, far...

Drove a Nissan Leaf for the first time a couple of weeks ago and must say I found it a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing experience. The test drive took place a couple of days after a swingeing attack...

Car manufacturers need to cut the prices of electric vehicles if they want to energise the market, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has warned. The organisation represents...

Here’s a bold statement from David Raistrick, automotive partner and head of manufacturing at Deloitte UK: “There is no doubt that electric vehicles are the future of the automotive...

Demand for electric cars “may be overhyped”, according to a study published this week by JD Power. In the study JD Power predicts global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid cars would...

Even with the government’s new grant of up to £5,000, the price of electric cars will still make some of us wince. Come January, when the grants become available, dealers will still find...