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Road to Zero

AM Live 2021 speaker Arturs Smilkstins, partner at Boston Consulting

Smash the electric vehicle transition with insight from AM Live 2021

Electric vehicles (EV) present big changes for the automotive retail model and delegates at next month’s Automotive Managament Live will come away inspired and ready to embrace all the opportunities they present.

Automotive Management Live 12 Oct
EV charge points

EV charge points to be subject to nine-hour peak time cut-off

Electric vehicle (EV) charge points will be pre-programmed to switch off for nine hours each day as part of efforts to ease pressure on the National Grid and more motorists make the switch.

EVs 13 Sep

Deadline looms for feedback on UK's CO2 emissions regulatory framework

There are two weeks left for motor retailers to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on the proposed CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK.

regulation 8 Sep
EV charge points

MPs suggest EV mandate for OEMs to ramp-up adoption ahead of 2030

MPs on the UK Government’s transport committee have suggested that a mandate compelling car makers to sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EV) could be the key to driving greater adoption.

Market insight 29 Jul
Audi etron at plug-in EV charge point

EU sets 2035 EV target as UK aims to decarbonise all transport

The EU has set a target of banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 as the UK Government laid out its plan to achieve net zero CO2 emissions across all modes of transport.

Government 15 Jul
Stellantis' range of all-electric vans

Stellantis confirms Ellesmere Port’s future as dedicated electric van plant

Stellantis has confirmed that it will make Ellesmere Port a dedicated manufacturing facility for the production of Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citroen's all-electric vans.

Manufacturer insight 6 Jul
Blue Toyota Yaris Hybrid on low emission test drive

Car buying intentions shifting to hybrid on road to 2030, Buyacar finds

Hybrids are emerging as the growth fuel type among used car buyers researching their next vehicle purchase online, according to research from Buyacar.

22 Jun
David Nield, managing director, V12 Vehicle Finance

How car dealers can gear-up to support UK's Clean Air Zones, opinion

The introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) is a vital step towards the Government achieving its plans to phase out both petrol and diesel cars by 2030 to reduce emissions and combat climate change.

opinion 17 Jun
Audi's newly unveiled Q4 etron EV SUV

Model EV-olution: 2021’s key new electric car launches in pictures

As car manufacturers look to accelerate down the road to 2030's ban on purely petrol or diesel-powered cars, Matt de Prez dug-out pictures and details of the most significant electric vehicle (EV) launches of 2021.

Gallery 16 Apr
SMMT chief executive, Mike Hawes

EV revolution primarily for ‘fleets not families’, says SMMT CEO Mike Hawes

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes has said that electric revolution is “primarily for fleets, not families” and called for change to drive mass adoption.

Market insight 25 Mar
Charging an electric vehicle (EV)

Car buyers question Government's commitment on emissions after EV grant changes

Car buyers have described Government’s plug-in grant as “very important” driver of the shift to electric vehicles (EV) as 79% said they disagreed with Government’s recent changes to the scheme.

Market insight 24 Mar
Electric vehicle charging

SMEs think businesses have a responsibility to switch to EVs

The majority (94%) of SME owners believe UK businesses have a responsibility change them to electric vehicles (EVs), according to research by Cambridge & Counties Bank.

SMEs 15 Jan
Arnold Clark's newly opened AFV Innovation Centre in Glasgow

Arnold Clark targets education over sales with £5m AFV Innovation Centre

​Arnold Clark has set aside its car sales priorities with the opening of a £5 million Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Innovation Centre which aims to educate motorists on the benefits of EVs.

23 Dec
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive, Steve Nash

IMI open letter responds to Government's 2030 ‘Green Plan’ for EVs

​Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash and newly-appointed president Jim Saker have said that the “fuel of skills” among car technicians is needed to power Government’s 2030 electric vehicle (EV) ambitions.

7 Dec
Ian Plummer, commercial director at Auto Trader

Government’s 2030 car sales ruling increases EV engagement

The Government’s decision to bring forward the ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to 2030 resulted in a spike in engagement of electric vehicles (EVs) on AutoTrader’s marketplace.

4 Dec
Buyacar logo

EV enquiries soared 500% after Government’s 2030 car sales ruling

Electric vehicle (EV) enquiries soared by 500% after this week’s UK Government announcement that it plans to ban the sale of cars and vans powered wholly by petrol or diesel engines in 2030.

20 Nov
BMW has said there will be price increases for the i3 irrespective of whether there is a free trade deal with the EU.

March 2021 could be the trigger point for new car price increases

Some vehicle manufacturers may delay new car price increases as a result of a no deal Brexit until March 2021, according to Automotive Services International (ASI).

19 Nov
Audi etron at plug-in EV charge point

2030 petrol and diesel car sales ban announcement expected this week

Government is expected to announce a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 this week as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak also considers roads pricing regime.

16 Nov
An LEVC TX taxi cab

LEVC: slow ULEZ roll-out a ‘frustration’ for fast-growing EV brand

​Icon is a much over-used word in our modern world. Things that have only existed a few years are described as iconic, without having had the time to cement their place in their particular pantheon.

Manufacturer insight 11 Nov
EV charge points

Motorists may be ready for 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban

​Growing interest in electric vehicles (EV) suggest that motorists may be gearing up for Government’s anticipated announcement of a 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales.

11 Nov

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