Van dealers have their work cut out in 2024 to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate target for BEVs. Last year BEVs accounted for 5.9% of the van market and this will have to grow significantly to meet the 10% target for 2024 under the new ZEV rules. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders… Continue reading Van dealers face uphill battle to meet 10% ZEV target in 2024
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The impact of the ZEV Mandate on dealers – UPDATE
By Guy Bird Now the UK Government has confirmed the detail of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate for 2024, which come into force today, Motor Trader looks into the major implications for dealers The controversial rowing back of the UK ban on new car sales of petrol and diesel-engined vehicles from 2030 to 2035… Continue reading The impact of the ZEV Mandate on dealers – UPDATE
Government misses ultra-rapid charger roll-out target
The Government has missed its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023. The target of having at least six rapid chargers above 50kW by the end of 2023, with some having more than 12 is set out in… Continue reading Government misses ultra-rapid charger roll-out target
EV infrastructure, BYD, falling used car values
What are the three biggest drivers of change facing car dealers? The move towards EVs has to be up there. The arrival of Chinese brands, another. And the post-pandemic market, with falling used car values is also in with a good shout. EV first. Dealers have been investing a lot of time and money into… Continue reading EV infrastructure, BYD, falling used car values
Isuzu dealers support local charities in festive season
Isuzu UK dealerships are supporting local, community-led charity events in the lead up to Christmas. Unity Automotive Group is backing the Rotary Club charity through the Santa Sleigh project for the third consecutive year. Blackshaws is also participating in local Christmas activities with its off-road Santa vehicle, the Isuzu D-Max. Making its way around Morpeth and… Continue reading Isuzu dealers support local charities in festive season
Dacia accelerates roll-out of new look dealerships
Dacia UK has completed the rollout of the brand’s new visual identity on the exterior of over 70% of its network. So far, 76 of the nationwide retailers in the Dacia UK network have now been externally upgraded to the new visual identity. Those still transitioning to the bold new look are set for completion… Continue reading Dacia accelerates roll-out of new look dealerships
BLOG Dealers, connected vehicles, data theft and security
A few months ago, I received a call from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), which is part of MI5, asking if there was a way that we could assist in improving business security generally, using the motor industry as a pilot the learnings from which could be rolled out across other sectors. Their mission… Continue reading BLOG Dealers, connected vehicles, data theft and security
Dealers to see increased website traffic over festive period
Dealers can expect a spike in website traffic, social media activity and volumes of enquiries for new and used cars over the festive season and into the New Year. Marketing Delivery evaluated consumer activity on the websites of motor retailers across the UK at the end of 2022 and identified a 26.7% increase in traffic,… Continue reading Dealers to see increased website traffic over festive period
Dealers warned to prepare for greater motor finance scrutiny
Dealers have been warned to prepare for a higher level of scrutiny from regulators as motor finance complaints rise. The Financial Ombudsman Service reported that complaints increased by 115% to 4,622 in the third quarter of 2023, saying they were increasingly hearing from people worried about whether they can pay their motor finance deals. Richard… Continue reading Dealers warned to prepare for greater motor finance scrutiny
Omoda recruits dealers to network in preparation for launch in 2024
Omoda has recruited dealer groups Endeavour Automotive, Listers and Peter Vardy to its dealer network as it prepares for the launch of the 5 model in March 2024. The 5 models will come with a 7-year/100,000-mile warranty and 7-year service price cap. This is complemented by 7 years of roadside assistance, automatically renewed with each… Continue reading Omoda recruits dealers to network in preparation for launch in 2024