The SMMT’s annual International Automotive Summit took place this week, addressing the pressing issues facing the automotive industry and the commercial vehicle sector, and it boiled down to five key areas: international trade, the transition to net zero, technology, sustainability, and industrial strategy. The summit gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and supply chain experts to address… Continue reading Driving forward: CV insights from the SMMT International Automotive Summit 2025
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Volvo Trucks launches upgraded Volvo Dynamic Steering system
Volvo has introduced a new function on its dynamic steering system that can detect a tyre blowout and immediately take action to keep the truck safely on the road. The new generation of Volvo Dynamic Steering is designed to detect a front tyre puncture and in a split second automatically mitigate the impact by assisting… Continue reading Volvo Trucks launches upgraded Volvo Dynamic Steering system
New Members – June
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 – June
Industrial Strategy can be springboard for UK auto success
Industry welcomes launch of UK Industrial Strategy as auto sector can deliver £50bn economic boost and return Britain to a top 15 global auto manufacturing hub. Success depends on right conditions and the inclusion of automotive in proposals to bring down energy costs, given UK pays highest prices – and taxes – in Europe. Market… Continue reading Industrial Strategy can be springboard for UK auto success
SMMT response to Government’s Industrial Strategy
“The publication of an Industrial Strategy – one with automotive at its heart – is the policy framework the sector has long-sought and Government has now addressed. Such a strategy – long-term, aligned to a trade strategy and supported by all of Government – is the basis on which the UK automotive sector can regain… Continue reading SMMT response to Government’s Industrial Strategy
UK’s trade negotiations must continue apace
Britain’s relationship with the United States is a long-standing and important one so amid an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, this week’s confirmation of the UK-US trade deal is great news. That the UK has secured a deal which makes automotive a priority, ahead of many competitors equally eager to safeguard their own trade, should be recognised… Continue reading UK’s trade negotiations must continue apace
Britain’s truck transition gets diversity boost
More and more fleet operators are finding out how they can overcome the challenges to decarbonisation and that showed at a leading HGV OEM’s think tank held at Silverstone Circuit last week, bringing together more than 100 transport managers and key decision-makers – collectively responsible for a big portion of Britain’s truck fleet. The event… Continue reading Britain’s truck transition gets diversity boost
Five minutes with… Mike Cutts, Business Line Director, Full Range UK & ROI, IVECO UK
What have been the main success stories and challenges for IVECO over the past few years? The complete renewal of the product range after a huge €1 billion investment has resulted in our strongest product line-up ever. From flagship trucks that are receiving excellent customer and media feedback, to the all-electric eDaily that continues to… Continue reading Five minutes with… Mike Cutts, Business Line Director, Full Range UK & ROI, IVECO UK
2025 Summit: Commercial vehicle sector in the spotlight
Next week’s SMMT International Automotive Summit returns to London and at a pivotal moment for the UK commercial vehicle and transport sectors – amid significant global challenges and opportunities to deliver decarbonisation, digitalisation and supply chain resilience. As the UK automotive industry’s flagship event, there is a clear thread running through the agenda – the… Continue reading 2025 Summit: Commercial vehicle sector in the spotlight
BJ Waters takes delivery of ten Volvo FH Aero trucks
Matlock-based transport company BJ Waters has acquired 10 new Volvo FH Aeros equipped with the manufacturer’s I-Save technology for optimum fuel efficiency. The family run firm ordered the 6×2 tractor units from the Hartshorne Group and they will now join BJ Waters’ 80-strong commercial vehicle fleet to support its UK and European bulk tipping operations.… Continue reading BJ Waters takes delivery of ten Volvo FH Aero trucks