Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
CV production still strong despite first ha...
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell -2.9% in the first six months of the year as 56,956 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches left factory
Commercial vehicle production falls in May
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell for the third consecutive month in May, by -59.3%, as temporary supply chain challenges impacted output, according to the
The urgency of boosting the eLCV sector in ...
Fleet managers face a critical decision – how to power their expanding commercial vehicle fleets. Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders
Five year high for Q1 used car market
The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to
New proposals to make coach driving attract...
Young people could soon find more careers in transport, after the government announced proposals to relax the minimum age requirements for bus and coach drivers
Net zero means leaving no motorist behind
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive provides some thoughts on the route to Net Zero and the importance of ensuring no-one is left behind. Britain’s motorists
‘Next generation’ incentives an...
Government should reform its dated Plug-in Truck Grant – introduced eight years ago – to reflect the progress made by the sector in developing new
March new car market sustains growth
The UK new car market clocked up its 20th consecutive month of growth in March, with a 10.4% rise in registrations. In what is typically the
Self-driving vehicles – in our own back y...
The transition to connected and automated mobility promises a phenomenal future. It will not just revolutionise motoring by enabling a hands-free experience but deliver unprecedented
Van market delivers best February performan...
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 2.2% in February to 17,934 units, marking 14 months of consecutive growth, according to the
