Record 42 million vehicles on UK roads in 2024, as volumes rise 1.4%, with cars up 1.3% to 36,165,401 units. Number of electric cars in use hits monumental milestone, passing the one million mark with more than 1.3 million now on the road, up 38.9% year on year. Average car fleet CO2 emissions down -1.6%… Continue reading More than a million EVs on UK roads as vehicle ownership reaches new high
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A significant first step for UK Automotive
The gravity of recent weeks for the UK automotive industry was signified on Monday with the Prime Minister and Chancellor moving quickly to announce – at the production line of one of Britain’s globally renowned car makers – the outcome of government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate and 2030 end of sale consultation. It is a… Continue reading A significant first step for UK Automotive
Positive steps for the UK van sector
Last week, SMMT published the latest light commercial vehicle registration figures, which showed more than 51,000 new vans, 4x4s and pick-ups joined UK roads in March – a year-on-year decline of -3.2%. However, demand for electric vans weighing up to 4.25 tonnesrose for the sixth month running, reaching a new monthly record of 4,215 units.… Continue reading Positive steps for the UK van sector
Five minutes with… Matt Hawkins, Head of UK Market, Flexis
Tell us about the products Flexis will be exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show this year? We are thrilled that we will be able to show, for the first time in the UK, our revolutionary Step-in van at the CV Show. We will have an exterior model that demonstrates the imposing and innovative design features… Continue reading Five minutes with… Matt Hawkins, Head of UK Market, Flexis
CV Show 2025 Preview: Part Two
With hundreds of exhibitions from major and emerging manufacturers, and key decision-makers from leading fleet operators in attendance, the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC is again set to be the most important industry event of the year. More than 15,000 people attended the show last year, which, as always, brought together a high quality… Continue reading CV Show 2025 Preview: Part Two
Government announces adjustments to ZEV Mandate
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced it will adjust the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate rules for automotive manufacturers, in response to the new US tariffs in place. Under the plans, new vans with an internal combustion engine (ICE) will be able to stay on sale until 2035, alongside full hybrid and plug-in… Continue reading Government announces adjustments to ZEV Mandate
Further £70m for electric buses in West of England
First Bus is investing £70m in a further 160 zero emission buses in the West of England, growing the First Bus zero emission local fleet to more than 250 vehicles. In partnership with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, an additional £20m has been secured through the latest round of the Department for Transport’s… Continue reading Further £70m for electric buses in West of England
UK demand for new vans shrinks for fourth month running
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations down -3.2% in March, marking fourth consecutive monthly decline. Surging demand for pick-ups ahead of double-cab tax impact, while other key segments bar small vans shrink in volume. Record monthly volume of electric uptake after 40.3% growth – but still represents just half the 16% market share that is… Continue reading UK demand for new vans shrinks for fourth month running
Best month ever for new EV registrations but market share misses mandated target
New car market rises 12.4% during plate change month as private retail buyers slowly return. Battery electric car uptake rises to highest ever volume at 69,313 units but 19.4% market share still below target set by Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. Industry maintains call for accelerated regulatory review and government incentives to raise demand to required… Continue reading Best month ever for new EV registrations but market share misses mandated target
Avoiding a trade war must be the priority
A seismic week for the global economy with President Trump outlining his long-promised tariff policy. Starting tomorrow, the UK, like many other countries, will face a 10% tariff – the minimum levied – on most exports across the Atlantic. Whilst charged less than other major economies, it is another deeply disappointing and potentially damaging measure,… Continue reading Avoiding a trade war must be the priority