LEADING motor factor GSF Car Parts gave garage owners a unique insight into the future of the automotive aftermarket at the inaugural EV Ready event this week.

One Surrey-based family saved over £850 on electricity bills in 2022 by charging their electric vehicle (EV) during the night to take advantage of lower off-peak rates.

Eurorepar Car Service is calling on independent garages to make 2023 the year of the electric vehicle (EV), with data from GiPA suggesting that 44% of businesses cannot serve plug-in motorists. 

High-voltage (HV) electrical compressors have already been on the market for a while as they currently power most heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in hybrid and electric vehicles.

With electric cars accounting for 11.6% of all new car registrations in the UK last year, the next development in the EV world is ensuring that widespread access to EV infrastructure is possible. Innovation in these areas is currently helping facilitate further adoption of electric vehicles.

Partnering with Hubs for custom part production, EV charging company LEKTRI.CO  developed a range of revolutionary EV chargers to cut energy costs and make EV charging more accessible.

Research carried out by Michelin has shown that drivers of electric cars (EVs) planning to drive over the festive period could boost their battery range by up to 10% when using EV-specific tyres1.

TMD Friction UK has completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training, as the braking specialist focuses on the future of the automotive industry, and commits to support its customers as new powertrains are introduced.

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed the spotlight shone by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) on the central importance of the UK independent garage sector in ensuring the future mobility of the UK.