The UK automotive industry is an export-led sector that trades with more than 140 countries, and we have a particularly important, long-standing and, indeed, mutually beneficial relationship with the US. Consumers there enjoy vehicles built in Britain by some iconic brands, while thousands of Britons buy cars made in America. So, while Wednesday’s announcement by… Continue reading UK will be stronger with industrial and trade strategies
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Five minutes with… Tom Carney, Managing Director, Jameel Motors Farizon Auto
What products will Farizon have on its stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show this year? We’ll have three of the five sizes of our SV model on the stand, L1 H1 and L2 H2 for certain. Hopefully we’ll have our largest version, the L3 H3, making its UK debut, too. How important is the Commercial… Continue reading Five minutes with… Tom Carney, Managing Director, Jameel Motors Farizon Auto
CV production dips in February after strong 2024
Today SMMT published the latest UK production figures for commercial vehicles with more than 8,360 buses, coaches, vans, taxis and trucks rolling off factory lines in February. The total is more than a third (-35.9%) down on last year, primarily due to by reduced van production, but also because the comparison is with a strong… Continue reading CV production dips in February after strong 2024
Sunny days: How operators are harnessing solar power
The UK automotive sector is innovating quickly to develop cutting-edge powertrains but for fleet operators looking to decarbonise while getting greater efficiencies from their assets, they are also looking to a much older power source. With operators increasingly having solar panels fitted to their commercial vehicles, companies can position themselves at the forefront of more… Continue reading Sunny days: How operators are harnessing solar power
Dozen electric refrigerated Ford Transits for Woods
Woods Foodservice has taken delivery of 12 refrigerated Ford E-Transit L4 vans, each one offering multi-temperature storage, including chilled, ambient and frozen compartments. The vehicles – supplied by Progreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire – are equipped with solar panels on the roof, reducing the energy required for charging. Also,… Continue reading Dozen electric refrigerated Ford Transits for Woods
Stagecoach electrifies Exeter depot
Work has started on installing charging infrastructure at Stagecoach South West’s Exeter depot, in readiness for the arrival of its new electric fleet later this summer. Located in the Matford Park and Ride, the charging points will be available for use by the public when not in use by a Stagecoach bus, creating a Community… Continue reading Stagecoach electrifies Exeter depot
February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
New Members – March
Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New Members – March
Higher EV volumes will drive wider growth
Growth is a core UK government mission, and making it happen amid intense economic challenges requires ambitious action. Next week’s Spring Statement provides an opportunity for the Chancellor to do just that and set out fiscal measures that boost the country’s prospects. The UK automotive sector is perfectly placed to deliver growth, provided the right… Continue reading Higher EV volumes will drive wider growth
Five minutes with… Charlotte Le Maire, Founder, LMP Legal
At National Highways road safety is our top priority, and our ambition is that no one should be harmed while using the road network. Mark Cartwright, Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention at National Highways caught up with Charlotte Le Maire, the founder of LMP Legal, a law firm specialising in fleet regulation and safety,… Continue reading Five minutes with… Charlotte Le Maire, Founder, LMP Legal