Tag: EVs
EVs clocking up more miles than petrol cars, research shows
A report by Solera cap hpi indicates a significant shift in driving habits, with electric vehicle (EV) drivers now covering more miles annually than those using petrol cars. This marks […]
Demand for used EVs rises to record levels as second-hand car market grows in 2024
Used car transactions grew 5.5% in 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of growth, with 7,643,180 vehicles changing hands. Pre-loved EVs boast record demand, rising 57.4% to 188,382 units and taking […]
UK car production falls 27% in March, says SMMT
UK car production declined in March, down -27.1% year on year to 59,467 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]
Over 85% worried by online disinformation, YouTube tests conversational AI
More than 85% of people are worried about the impact of online disinformation and 87% believe it has already harmed their country’s politics, according to a global survey, as the United […]
Rishi Sunak confirms Government U-Turn on petrol/diesel ban
Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s green policies are being watered down with the ban on new petrol and diesel cars being pushed back from 2030 to 2035. The […]
5 tips to save money on buying a car
New car sales are slowly recovering but are still below pre-pandemic levels and used car prices remain high, while the cost of living crisis is squeezing household budgets across the […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Google moves step closer to ditching passwords
Google is moving one step closer to ditching passwords, rolling out its passkey technology to Google accounts from Thursday. The passkey is designed to replace passwords entirely by allowing authentication with […]
EVs depreciate more quickly than petrol cars, research shows
The value of electric vehicles is depreciating at twice the rate of petrol cars – with EVs losing more than half their value in just three years. The study, commissioned […]
High price of EVs deters two-thirds of Brits
A new Juniper Research survey has found that 66% of UK respondents and 61% of US respondents are discouraged from adopting electric vehicles due to their high purchase price. It […]
High price of electric cars is biggest reason for not buying, claims survey
Followed by too few charging points and range anxiety Over four in ten drivers say they have no way of charging an electric car at home Over a third say […]
