Policy
Biennial MOT testing plan gets push back from Independent Garage Association
Plans to introduce biennial MOT testing in Northern Ireland, where there is a large backlog of tests required, will put lives at risk and undermine environmental aims, according to the Independent Garage Association.
Government throws industry £2.3bn lifeline and greater flexibility to support EV switch
The 2030 phase-out date for new petrol and diesel cars has been officially reinstated and full and plug-in hybrid vehicles can be sold until 2035 as part of a new package of government reforms and funding
Dealers call for greater government support amid market uncertainty
The latest outlook survey from the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) reveals widespread pessimism among dealers, reflecting their fears about navigating financial pressures and regulatory changes.
Kia UK chief welcomes ZEV mandate consultation, calls for clarity on hybrid rules
Kia’s UK chief has welcomed the review of ZEV mandate regulations that will guide the industry until 2035 but cautions that the UK government has no intention of walking away from its proposed trajectory.