With an estimated 1.6 million electric cars already on UK roads, and regulation that requires EVs to account for 80% of all new car registrations by 2030, the ability to service, repair and maintain these vehicles is increasingly important. Now is the time, therefore, to invest and prepare for EV growth – and the UK… Continue reading UK aftermarket gets ready and set for EV growth
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UK bus industry gathers in Manchester and Portsmouth
Two bus conferences came at once in September with Portsmouth’s Bus Quality Conference hot on the heels of the UK Bus Summit in Manchester, and as the Bus Services (No.2) Bill makes its way through Parliament, there has been plenty to talk about. In the North West, the great and good of the bus industry,… Continue reading UK bus industry gathers in Manchester and Portsmouth
Five minutes with… Alan Able, Isuzu UK Managing Director
What does HMRC’s recent change in BIK legislation mean for owners of extended and double cab pick-ups? In the Autumn Budget 2024, released on 30 October 2024, HMRC introduced a change in the legislation regarding the tax treatment of double and extended cab pick-ups. Vehicles purchased from April 2025 onwards are classified as company cars… Continue reading Five minutes with… Alan Able, Isuzu UK Managing Director
Trucks on the track: How HGV racing is showcasing UK firms
The British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) represents the pinnacle of commercial vehicle competition in the UK and remains a platform for companies and organisations across the sector to showcase their brands and deliver important messages. Up to twenty racing trucks take part in races over seven weekends at some of the best-known racing tracks in… Continue reading Trucks on the track: How HGV racing is showcasing UK firms
Myenergi to supply Openreach with home EV chargers
Myenergi is to supply thousands of smart Zappi EV chargers to engineers at telecommunications specialist Openreach, enabling them to charge their vehicles at home overnight. As part of a £3m investment in charging infrastructure, Openreach, which runs more than 5,000 electric vans, will also significantly expand its network by adding new chargers at hundreds of its… Continue reading Myenergi to supply Openreach with home EV chargers
Equipmake wins order for 50 electric bus drivelines from Agrale
Norfolk-based Equipmake has received a £5.45 million order from Agrale S.A.to supply electric drivetrain systems for 50 buses of varying types. The order follows Agrale’s earlier order for five zero emission drivetrains in August 2024, which were successfully delivered. Agrale is a Brazilian manufacturer of commercial vehicles, tractors, engines and chassis, with a long-standing presence in… Continue reading Equipmake wins order for 50 electric bus drivelines from Agrale
Workshops invest in tech and talent to keep Britain’s safer, greener cars on the move
New study reveals majority of UK workshops (81.2%) are ready to service electric vehicles, with four in five investing in skills and tools needed to maintain EVs and advanced safety technologies. New SMMT Aftermarket Report highlights £62.2 billion sector’s adaptation to new mobility technologies – but calls for targeted investment incentives and access to unused… Continue reading Workshops invest in tech and talent to keep Britain’s safer, greener cars on the move
UK Automotive – and our US partnership – remains resilient
A hallmark of UK Automotive is its resilience as a highly diverse and globally competitive manufacturing base. However, it is not immune to shocks and the recent cyber incident at the UK’s biggest vehicle manufacturer is a huge challenge for the company and the supply chain. It is evident that JLR is taking every possible… Continue reading UK Automotive – and our US partnership – remains resilient
Joint statement on government-industry supplier meeting regarding Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident
Joint statement by SMMT and DBT The recent cyber incident is having a significant impact on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and on the wider automotive supply chain. The Government, including government cyber experts, are in contact with the company to support the task of restoring production operations, and are working closely with JLR to understand… Continue reading Joint statement on government-industry supplier meeting regarding Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident
Heavy body builder drives gains for the UK
SMMT helps businesses open up a wealth of growth opportunities, and another came last week with our new Meet the Heavy Body Builder event, hosting one-to-one meetings between suppliers from bodybuilder sector and heavy vehicle manufacturers seeking to add a new trailer, semi-trailer or body to their base vehicle. This is a thriving British-built industry… Continue reading Heavy body builder drives gains for the UK