All articles by Sarah Brady
Sarah Brady
Summer surge as one new EV registered every 60 seconds
Despite July’s car market seeing its best performance since 2020, the overall market year remains down on pre-pandemic levels.
‘AI will be selling cars by 2025’ — Phryon
AI video tech developer Phyron has estimated that automated video advertisements for cars could be available as early as 2025.
Businesses offering on-site EV charging set to double in 12 months
Currently 20% of businesses have charging available on premises – this is planned to increase to 40% in 12 months.
Petrol car buyers ‘undeterred’ by rising prices
Despite price increases of 0.3%, buyers interest in petrol cars remained robust as drivers sought familiarity and good value.
Startline appoints new head of finance
Alan Greer who previously worked at Clydesdale Bank and Virgin Money, has been appointed head of finance at Startline Motor Finance.
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Consumer Duty comes into force
As the FCA’s Consumer Duty act comes into force today, prompting motor finance businesses to take steps to offer a fair deal for their clients.
Huge increase in Class 7 MOTs as van fleets run longer lifecycles
ATS Europe has reported a 216% increase in Class & MOTs compared with 2020 with current government figures showing 40% of vehicles fail.
Cost-of-living crisis ‘hampering car buying plans’ say car dealers
Two thirds (66%) of car dealers say the cost-of-living crisis is forcing customers to be more cautious about buying vehicles.
IVECO to produce battery electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle
Dutch transport vehicle manufacturing company IVECO has announced it will produce BEV and FCEV in partnership with FPT Industrial.
UK CV production sees best first half since 2011
New figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show half-year production was up 67.% on pre-pandemic volumes.