Most drivers fear MOT rules relaxation will risk lives, suggests poll
More than two-thirds of UK drivers fear a proposed easing of MOT rules will put their lives in danger, according…
Car makers warn UK must ‘step up to compete’ in electric vehicle production
The UK’s ability to compete internationally in electric vehicle (EV) production is at risk, an automotive industry body has claimed.…
BMW revs up £500m plan to secure Mini production in Britain
BMW, the German car manufacturer, is applying the finishing touches to plans to invest hundreds of millions of pounds into…
UK’s gender pay gap widened 4 times faster than in other developed countries
BRITAIN’S gender pay gap has widened four times faster than that in other developed countries since the pandemic — with…
Car industry expects almost 500,000 EV sales this year as demand spikes
Almost 500,000 new hybrid and electric cars will be seen on UK roads this year, according to new industry projections,…
New car market grows the seventh month in a row
The UK’s new car market has grown for seven consecutive months, new figures show. Some 74,441 new cars were registered…
Octopus seeks £100m funding boost for electric vehicles arm
The electric vehicles arm of Octopus Energy’s parent company is seeking a £100m funding boost to accelerate its growth amid…
Used car sales find reverse gear on supply squeeze
Sales of used cars fell by 8.5% last year, according to industry figures highlighting a squeeze on stocks. The Society…
BMW in talks with UK government over £75m grant for electric Mini
The German automotive giant BMW is in talks with the government about a £75m funding package that would secure production…
UK car production slumps to 66-year low but improvement expected ahead
UK car production fell to its lowest level since 1956 last year, according to industry figures showing that the global…
New car sales hit lowest level since 1992 but supply woes ‘beginning to ease’
The number of new cars sold in the UK last year tumbled to its lowest level since 1992 but the…
Sales of new cars sink to lowest level in three decades
Supply shortages have been blamed for new car registrations falling to the lowest level since 1992. Some 1.61 million new…