Fewer than four in ten (38.8%) of new car registrations were made by private buyers so far this year despite a widening choice of over 125 battery electric models - up 38% from last year - according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest monthly figure
Stellantis saw a significant year-on-year drop in volumes in September, down 25%, contributing to a 3% decline in overall European new car registrations, according to analyst JATO Dynamics.
An e-commerce platform is being launched in the UK by Leasys to allow potential new car buyers to easily lease electric and hybrid cars.
Car buyers’ choice is expanding further in the UK as a new electric vehicle brand, Skywell, begins sales here. General Manager David Clark told us about its dealer recruitment plans
Manufacturers are set to spend at least £2 billion on discounting electric vehicles (EV) this year in a desperate attempt to stimulate demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has shifted its stance, no longer pushing for a two-year delay in the EU's 2025 CO2 reduction targets.
Stellantis is halting production of the all-electric Fiat 500 city car for four weeks due to sluggish demand, reflecting a broader global slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales.
A new survey from the Startline Used Car Tracker reveals that almost half of dealers (47%) believe that the ZEV Mandate targets should be relaxed
Online car marketplace Carwow has kicked off its September sale, offering discount deals up to £8,468 on popular new models such as the BYD Dolphin, Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga, and Renault Clio.
The newest entrant from China into the UK's new car market has started sales after a VIP launch party showcasing the Omoda 5 petrol car and Omoda E5 electric car last night.
Cox Automotive is restating its "optimistically realistic" outlook for the used car market in 2024, warning against assuming that first-half continue to the year-end.
The new car market will face huge challenges by year-end, according to Cox Automotive which is warning that pressures could be even worse that those caused by the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic.
In the second part of AM’s focus on Northern Ireland, NFDA NI spokesman Brian Robinson, franchise director at Belfast-based Agnew Group, discusses the unique challenges the country faces as it transitions to electric vehicles (EV).
While there are positive signs of an industrial strategy for automotive and investment in EV infrastructure, the new government's actions will be determined by political uncertainty and competing national priorities.
New car registrations have seen two straight years of growth, but this is against a continued backdrop of weakening retail and electric vehicle demand.
Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares has demanded a re-examination of the vehicle manufacturer's business prospects in the UK in light of the impact of the zero emission vehicles (ZEV) Mandate.
Our analyst ponders whether more private buyers will come out of hiding for new cars in H2 now a new government is in place and OEMs are fighting to win consumers' attention
The Honda e:NY1 has emerged as July’s most sought-after brand-new electric vehicle (EV) and the seventh most in-demand new car across all fuel types, leaping from 254th place in June in the UK.
Japanese luxury brand Lexus has significantly cut prices on its electric and hybrid models in a bid to boost sales to private buyers.
The UK new car market has hit the million sales mark in the first half of 2024 for the first time since 2019
Vertu Motors' latest first-quarter figures reflected a period of robust growth and strategic progress, boding well for the remainder of the financial year despite the potential impact of zero emissions targets.
Motorists who opt for electric vehicles (EVs) instead of petrol-powered cars could save up to £7,000 over the next four years, according to a new report by New AutoMotive.
The EC's decision to impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on cars produced in China could further boost investment into the UK, according to consultancy Gartner.
Discounting risks undermining the ability of companies to invest in next generation technologies and cannot be sustained indefinitely, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Jato Dynamics data across 28 European markets reveals that the SUV market share has possibly reached a peak.
