News on Automotive industry issues

Peugeot upgrades battery in e-208

Peugeot has announced plans to give its e-208 supermini electric car a significant upgrade, thanks to the engineering work that’s been put into the development of the larger e-308.

Used car buyer interest in EVs up by a third since May

Used car buyer interest in EVs has risen by a third since May, according to the latest results from the Startline Used Car Tracker. Each month, consumers are asked about their used car fuel preference. For September, 23% opted for electric, up from 17% in May when the question was originally asked.

Tesla reaches 1,000 Superchargers across UK

There are now 1,000 Tesla Superchargers spread across 100-plus locations, with Tesla opening 177 new Superchargers and 17 new locations in the UK and Ireland, including Dublin and Edinburgh.

Autotech Academy filling the automotive aftermarket skills gap

This week marks the first National Intern Week (26-30 September) and to celebrate, Autotech
Academy is reporting the success of its internship initiative, which is paving the way for a new
generation of skilled technicians to enter the automotive industry.