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NFDA ‘disappointed’ by 7.8% fall in January van sales
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fell by -7.8% in the first month of 2026 with 17,562 vans, pickups and 4x4s sold. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said it is the weakest start to a year since…
Volkswagen overtakes Tesla as best-selling BEV brand across Europe
Electric vehicles made a significant step forward in Europe in 2025, with a total of 2.6 million EVs registered last year. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were a bright spot, with volumes increasing by 29% compared to 2024 to reach a…
Steve Young Blog: Seeing the bigger picture
We’re all guilty sometimes of being task-focused – zooming in on a particular task, finding a solution and getting it done – a management approach which was closely associated with a senior Ford executive I worked with which was colloquially…
Renault Twingo E-Tech makes UK debut at rnlt London Battersea
Renault is set to debut its new Renault Twingo E-Tech electric at rnlt London Battersea, the brand’s concept store located at Battersea Power Station, from 7–15 February. rnlt London Battersea is Renault’s first UK rnlt concept store and provides a…
Chery International to launch Lepas in the UK joining Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda
Chery International confirmed today that Lepas as the fourth brand joining its growing family of automotive marques in the UK. Chery International, the largest exporter of cars from China, has built momentum in the UK with the launch of Omoda…
Just one in four technicians are qualified to work on EVs
The latest IMI TechSafe data on electric vehicle qualifications found that just one in four technicians were qualified to work on EVs. It said the distribution of skills UK wide was uneven and concentrated in the franchised dealer market, adding…
Drive Motor Retail partners with Hartlepool United as vehicle partner
Drive Motor Retail’s Hartlepool site has announced a new partnership with Hartlepool United Football Club, becoming the Club’s Official Vehicle Partner for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. Under the agreement, Drive Motor Retail will supply a fleet of new…