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Stellantis and the government have been busy mending fences in what has been an acrimonious relationship with disagreement on the efficacy of the ZEV Mandate. The carmaker, under departed CEO Carlos Tavares, had repeatedly complained about the mandate. The UK boss at the time, Maria Grazia Davino, said the mandate could lead to factory closures, which ultimately led to the ...

Regional distribution of EV charging infrastructure in the UK is uneven, with Northern Ireland having the lowest level of charging provision, according to Zapmap figures shared by the Department for Transport. Data recorded by Zapmap observed the number of publicly available EV chargers between January and March 2024. Northern Ireland only had 29 chargers per 100,000 people. The North West ...

The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs in Great Britain. The consultation launched today is seeking views on proposals to change the date at which the first MOT for new light vehicles is required from three to four years. IT said the average MOT costs £40 and the move could save motorists across ...

A new scheme has been launched to recognise dealerships skilled at selling and servicing electric vehicles. The Electric Vehicle Approved scheme will encourage car dealers to develop their expertise in servicing electric vehicles, as the country continues to move towards a zero-emission future backed by the government’s comprehensive £1.5 billion Road to zero strategy. The standard for electric vehicle dealer ...

Britain's roads are becoming safer, according to figures released by the Department for Transport.