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Motor Assist and AX launch report urging reform in post-accident EV battery handling

A new industry report by AX in collaboration with Motor Assist is highlighting how the rapid adoption of electric vehicles is outpacing the sector’s ability to safely and...

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EV Charge Grant to be increased in April

The Government has announced that its Electric Vehicle Charge Grant will rise to £500 in April, increasing from the current £350 rate. The Government has announced that its...

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UK new car market surpasses two-million units as electrification gains ground

The UK new car market achieved a significant milestone in 2025, with total registrations topping the two-million mark for the first time since the pandemic. According to the...

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Motor Assist and AX launch report urging reform in post-accident EV battery handling

A new industry report by AX in collaboration with Motor Assist is highlighting how the rapid adoption of electric vehicles is outpacing the sector’s ability to safely and...

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Spring Statement and USA tariffs: a brief summary

The last few weeks have provided a vast amount of economic news which will impact the automotive sector, with the Spring Statement followed by the introduction of severe tariffs...

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Government urged to halve VAT on new EVs

The UK automotive industry is calling on the Government to reduce VAT on new electric vehicles to further encourage demand. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)...

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Government extends Workplace Charging Grant Scheme

The Government has announced an extension of the Workplace Charging Grant for a further 12 months. Originally due to end in March, the one-year extension was confirmed by Future...

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Continued Somerset Bridge Partnership fuels AX and Motor Assist growth

Motor Assist’s continued growth has been bolstered after Somerset Bridge extended its collaboration with the end-to-end incident management expert to further enhance its range of...

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Three million vehicles unprepared for winter driving

More than three million motorists do not believe their cars are properly prepared for the risks of winter driving, according to eBay’s latest research. The report found that a...

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Seven million potholes to be filled in 2025

The Government has announced that councils are set to receive £1.6 billion in funding to repair roads and fill potholes in 2025. The investment is expected to result in over seven...

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New data suggests drivers take risks to avoid increasing congestion

Drivers have admitted to taking risky manoeuvres to avoid delays on their journeys according to a recent survey by IAM RoadSmart. The research followed the release of new data...

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Government to review EV targets following manufacturer pushback

The UK Government has announced that it will review the current electric car sales targets following pushback from manufacturers. For 2024, manufacturers are required to ensure...

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ZEV mandate expected to make ICE vehicles harder to buy

More than eight out of 10 people (84%) think the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will make used ICE cars more difficult to buy. Surveyed as part of...

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Government set to form taskforce to tackle rising insurance costs

The Government announced its intention to unite industry experts, consumer champions and regulators to form a taskforce to tackle the ongoing issue of spiralling car insurance...

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Multiple drivers stranded on M25 due to potholes

Nearly 60 drivers were left stranded on the M25 last week after impacting a huge pothole. After waiting on the hard shoulder for up to six hours, 58 motorists were faced with...

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Electric vehicles written off less frequently than ICE cars

A new study by Cap HPI has revealed that internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are being written off at more than twice the rate of electric vehicles (EVs). The research,...

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Over half of drivers ready to embrace EVs

New research has revealed that 52% of UK drivers are likely to choose an electric car as their next vehicle, growing to 75% for 18-24-year-olds. The study by CA Finance explored...

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Motor Assist calls for industry-wide EV-for-EV replacement guarantee

Motor Assist is calling for the accident aftercare industry to implement an EV-for-EV guarantee, enabling drivers of electric vehicles to remain in an electric car if they require...

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Britain could be facing a shortfall of qualified EV mechanics

The Labour Government's plan to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, pushing for widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption, faces a challenge due to a...

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UK car industry in need of further help ahead of ICE car ban in 2030

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) have revealed that EV production, including hybrids, has fallen by 7.6% in the first half of 2024. With the...

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The role of accident management companies in customer satisfaction

When managing accidents, there's a difficulty in maintaining high customer satisfaction throughout the process. Each claim is different and will require varying levels of care to...

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Change of UK government sees introduction of old and new policies

The UK automotive sector and electric vehicle policies featured prominently in the run up to last week’s general election. In fact, EVs and the infrastructure to support them have...

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EValuate: Steering the UK Towards EV Adoption

With the pressure on to find sustainable solutions in the automotive industry, Motor Assist is leading the way with a revolutionary new initiative called Evaluate that will...

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Top five learnings from going EV for a week

With no preparation or planning, mum of two, Jodie Davies, was recently given an EV for a week to see what it was like to live with. While she had test driven EVs, she'd never...

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What happens when you give a petrol/diesel driver an EV for a week?

Busy mum of two, Jodie Davies works in communications, lives in the Cotswolds, and has a very long commute to the office twice a week. She actually enjoys the commute to get away...

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Electric Vehicles soon to reach price parity with petrol cars

The average upfront cost of a new electric vehicle is now just 12% more than an ICE equivalent, according to analysis by New Automotive, significantly lower than the previously...

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Speed Limiters to become mandatory in July 2024

A new law coming into effect across Europe on July 7th will require all new cars to be fitted with a mandatory speed limiter, as enforced by the EU. The legislation will apply to...

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Self-driving vehicles could reach UK roads by 2026

Self-driving vehicles could be seen on UK roads as early as 2026 thanks to the new Automated Vehicles (AV) Act announced in the recent King’s speech. The new law is designed to...

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New car sales grow for 21 consecutive months

New data from SMMT has revealed that new car sales continued to grow in April 2024, marking the 21st month of growth and the best April results since 2021. Registering 134,274...

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Drivers hit with £1.48 billion of pothole damage in 2023

It has been revealed that drivers in the UK had to spend £1.48 billion on pothole-related vehicle damages last year, according to a report by Kwik Fit. The bill for pothole...

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AX scoops two prestigious industry awards for its modular incident management service Motor Assist

Motor Assist, the highly adaptable, modular incident management service from AX, picked up two major industry awards last week. Proving to be a game-changer for insurers, brokers...

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Smart Charging rollout on public network to save EV drivers £1.5 billion annually

Over 6,000 on-street and car park smart charging points are set to be introduced in Connected Kerb’s new nationwide scheme, with 4,000 due to be deployed in 2024. Following its...

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EV100 Fleets now operating 630,000 electric vehicles

Fleets that are part of the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative have reported that they are collectively operating 630,000 electric vehicles, a 57% year-on-year increase. Committed...

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Over 1.2 million EVs expected on UK roads by 2025

Over 1.2 million electric vehicles are predicted to be on UK roads by the end of 2024, in an increase of 24% according to New AutoMotive. The main driving force behind the surge...

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Workplace EV Socket Installations Reach 50,000

New data from the Department of Transport has revealed that 51,449 EV sockets have been installed in workplaces by the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) since its launch in 2016....

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Motor Assist joins the Managing General Agents Association to help drive innovation in the insurance sector

Motor Assist, the motor claims and incident management service from AX for insurers and fleet operators, has been accepted for membership of the Managing General Agents...

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Motor Assist becomes exclusive accident management sponsor of Fleet200 Strategy Network

Motor Assist has become the exclusive Accident Management Sponsor of the Fleet News Fleet200 Strategy Network. The initial 12-month sponsorship will see Motor Assist sponsor and...

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Government Launches EV Charge Point Grant for People without Driveways

In a bid to make electric vehicles more practical, the Government has granted a £350 grant for EV drivers without access to driveways. Open until 31st March 2025, the funding will...

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EV fleet transition smoother than anticipated according to AX research

Research by AX has revealed that EV fleet transition is smoother than anticipated despite there being significant uncertainty amongst UK businesses regarding the effect of...

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How to streamline communication in the accident management process

Effective communication is imperative in maintaining an efficient accident management process, but manufacturers often find poor communication near the top of their pain points...