All articles by Juan Destribats
Juan Destribats
Manufacturers and lenders need to find ways to support new EV market
Factors such as high prices, delaying the EV production deadline to 2035, and rapidly rising insurance premiums are all causing some potential buyers to lose confidence in the market.
Car insurance premiums make up to 22% of young drivers’ annual salary: Uswitch
Younger drivers often face some of the highest car insurance premiums, but for those without financial support it is younger drivers that will be feeling the increase in premiums the most.
British Gas offers free EV charging for a year with purchase of Hive EV charger
FreeCharge can be activated in the Hive app and British Gas will reimburse customers for electricity used in this mode on their energy bill.
Fleets should consider training to counter EV tyre wear, suggests FleetCheck
Additional weight and performance of EVs means that employees who drive company cars more aggressively are getting through sets of tyres much more quickly than would be expected.
Public EV charging cannot support growing fleet, study finds
Siemens study finds that EV sales have grown globally by 55% in the last year; but public charging infrastructure has not kept pace.
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Average used car values lift at BCA in October despite biggest fall in price guide values in a decade
Used car values at BCA rose to £7,397 in October, up from £7,262 in September.
ECARX delivers autonomous driving ADAS platform to global car manufacturers
Delivery of the ECARX ADAS platform has already taken place, with the beginning of mass production marking a significant milestone for the company.
Close Brothers Motor Finance raises more than £2,000 for BEN
BEN strives to support the lifeblood of the automotive industry by acknowledging that the industry is people-led and aims to provide support at every juncture.
Automotive tech firm in senior appointment
Daniel Rea will work closely with the UK team and international partners to lead the continued expansion of MAD Devs.
Over half of all buyers expect their next car to be an EV or hybrid
Since May 2020 there’s been a 72% surge in buyers expecting to choose EV, reports eBay Motors Group.