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66% of surveyed drivers wouldn’t consider buying an EV – Refused Car Finance

Around two-thirds of non-EV drivers say they will still not be switching to an electric car any time soon. A recent survey conducted by Refused Car Finance shows a number of customers said they would not consider buying an electric car as their next vehicle. Consumers who did not already own an EV were asked whether they would consider an electric car in the future and the vast majority of these surveyed individuals said they would not. Electric cars are heavily promoted to be better for the environment, cheaper to run and improve fuel efficiency but the survey suggests these incentives are not enough for UK drivers to make the switch. The main concerns for this group of drivers were the cost of buying an EV, the mileage capacity of EVs and the availability of charging points in the UK.

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Growth in the used car market and used electric reaches record levels

“2023 proved to be a healthy year for the used car market, seeing four straight quarters of growth and growth of 5.1 per cent on 2022.”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures. The UK’s used car market has grown by 6.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023, with 1,679,116 transactions. The year as a whole saw transactions up 5.1 per cent from 2022 to 7,242,692 transactions. Used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) saw an impressive 90.9 per cent growth for a 1.6 per cent market share in 2023 whilst plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) experienced 25.1 per cent growth and hybrids (HEVs) increased by 40.0 per cent.

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Joint networking event to celebrate International Women’s Day, encourage more diverse industry

Automechanika Birmingham

Automechanika Birmingham and Women Automotive Network will jointly host a free in-person networking drinks reception on Thursday 7 March. The event welcomes all automotive professionals and targets the creation of a support network for women in the industry. The event recognises the need to plug the current skills shortage, showcasing a progressive industry. Forecasts suggest that there will be a significant shortfall in the skills needed to service an evolving car parc, particularly technicians qualified to work safely and competently on electric vehicles. Women remain underrepresented in the sector, with around 19 per cent of roles in the automotive supply chain filled by female workers.

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NFDA calls for EV price incentives in spring budget after EU car market returns to growth

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January saw a return to growth in new passenger car registrations, according to the latest European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) figures. These followed a -3.3 per cent contraction in December. New car registrations in the EU witnessed an increase of 12.1 per cent year-on-year, reaching 851,690 units for January 2024. “It is positive to see a return to growth in the EU car market following the contraction experienced in December 2023, particularly with January traditionally being a slower month” said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the figures.

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HEVRA expands EV maintenance data support to Dacia, now covers 40 brands

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HEVRA

HEVRA has added Dacia to its roster of supported electric vehicle brands, which now covers 40 different electric and hybrid vehicles. The vehicle repair and maintenance information said the addition of Dacia represents “a significant milestone…further enhancing its ability to provide vital information and support to automotive professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.” HEVRA’s database offers technicians the latest repair and maintenance information across a range of 361 models.

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UK reaches million EV milestone as new car market grows

Britain’s millionth battery electric car (BEV) reached the road in January 2024, while the new car market grew 8.2% for the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The first month of the year saw 142,876 new cars registered, the best performance for the month since 2020 and the 18th consecutive month of growth. The increase was driven entirely by the fleet market, which rose by 29.9%, while private retail uptake fell -15.8%. Fleets accounted for 63.2% of new cars registered.

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  1. August car sales up 23 per cent – electric cars account for one in twelve sales
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Government EV strategy needs rapid recharge warns Lords committee

Stephen Goodchild / Tyre Industry Publications Ltd

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has reported back, following its inquiry (launched in August 2023) into possible obstacles to meeting the Government’s target for the introduction of electric vehicles.

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Government falls short of EV charger target – NFDA comment

The RAC has announced that the Government has failed to hit its motorway services high-power EV charger target in 2023. Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK commented: “It is disappointing to see that the Government has missed a deadline it set to have at least six rapid or ultra-rapid chargers at every motorway service station in England by the end of 2023.”

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  1. NFDA urges government to keep pace with European counterparts on EVs
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NFDA urges government to keep pace with European counterparts on EVs

“It is positive to see both EU and UK markets experiencing consecutive months of growth. However, whilst battery electric vehicles in the UK experienced a -17.1 per cent decrease in November, according to SMMT figures, they increased by 16.3 per cent in the EU.

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50,000 public EV chargepoints installed in UK – DfT

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The UK’s Department for Transport has hailed “another step on the road to zero emission driving” with new statistics showing that 52,602 public chargepoints have been installed across the country.  This figure, supplied by Zapmap, represent a 44 per cent increase on the equivalent number at this time in 2022. The DfT added that the statistic shows the country is “on track” to reach its target of 300,000 public chargepoints by 2030.

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Decline in battery electric vehicle sales underlines continuing need to address demand – Deloitte

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The -17.1 per cent decline in battery electric vehicle registrations in November may have been a result of supply chain issues, but analysts argued that the setback on the electrification of the UK car parc also underlines the need to continue addressing issues affecting consumer demand. Jamie Hamilton, automotive partner and head of electric vehicles at Deloitte, said: “In a month where we’ve seen significant announcements in the UK supporting electric vehicle (EV) production, the decline in sales of battery electric vehicles in November is a reminder that we also need to think about demand and the underlying charging infrastructure that’s required for consumer adoption.”

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Kia & Hyundai unveil Uni Wheel

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Tyres and wheels are all too often dismissed as peripheral vehicle components, so let’s hope Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation will address this falsehood with their new Universal Wheel Drive System, or Uni Wheel. The vehicle makers consider Uni Wheel a “paradigm-shifting vehicle drive system” that will “revolutionise the design of future mobility devices.”

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BEV demand may stall next year – Bloomberg Intelligence

Chris Anthony/Tyrepress

Legacy brands have started to pull back on battery-electric vehicle (BEV) ambitions, and Bloomberg Intelligence’s (BI’s) new car buyers’ poll suggests demand will stall in Europe with consumers wary due to high BEV prices, range anxiety and a lack of charging points. A scaling back should support 2024 margins as lucrative ICE (internal combustion engine) profit faces less dilution from BEVs, while margins are likely to retreat at pureplays such as Tesla.

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New car sales growth continues in October – SMMT revises annual outlook upwards

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SMMT

October’s new car market grew by 14.3 per cent to reach 153,529 registrations, 7.2 per cent above pre-pandemic levels and marking the best performance for the month since 2018, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 15th month of consecutive growth was driven almost entirely by large fleet registrations, which grew 28.8 per cent to reach 87,479 units. Private demand was stable at 62,915 vehicles, a 0.3 per cent increase, while the much smaller business sector saw registrations fall -15.2 per cent to 3,135 units. With the sustained increase in new car registrations, overall vehicle uptake is now up 19.6 per cent in the first 10 months, with the market currently enjoying its best year since 2019.

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NFDA survey shows price is the main driver of automotive decisions in the UK

The UK National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), has announced the results of its Consumer Attitude Survey 2023. The NFDA represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the UK, and the results are representative of the population in relation to UK adults aged 18+. The main objectives of the survey were to explore current consumer perceptions of franchised dealers and their competitors as well as understand consumer behaviour.

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