Used car sales reach almost 2 million units in second quarter as new car sector slowly recovers. One in 10 used car transactions electrified, with record 68,721 battery electric vehicles changing hands. Overall market back to pre-pandemic level in first half of the year, surpassing 4 million units. Data download The UK’s used car market… Continue reading Used car market bounces back to pre-pandemic level in first half
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Sluggish van market subdues sustainability switch
The world’s looking increasingly tough out there for commercial vehicle manufacturers and the operators that depend on the vans they produce. SMMT’s latest new registration figures, published earlier this week, show the market has declined for eight months in a row as a panoply of tax changes and business uncertainty combine to subdue demand. While… Continue reading Sluggish van market subdues sustainability switch
Five minutes with… Phil Moon, Marketing Manager, DAF Trucks UK
What do you think are the major challenges for the CV industry and, in particular, the truck sector at the moment? The move to zero emission technologies is arguably the biggest change the sector has faced in decades. And whilst truck manufacturers are working hard to develop solutions that can integrate with existing logistics systems,… Continue reading Five minutes with… Phil Moon, Marketing Manager, DAF Trucks UK
Driver fatigue: a road risk the haulage industry can solve
Driver fatigue continues to be one of the most persistent threats on Britain’s roads. It’s a silent contributor to many serious incidents – often overlooked until a crash occurs. For heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), the consequences can be devastating. The road safety charity Brake estimates that between 10% and 20% of all road collisions involve… Continue reading Driver fatigue: a road risk the haulage industry can solve
South west property services company takes delivery of 150 Nissan Primastar vans
More than 150 Nissan Primastar vans have been supplied to Jones Building Group by Nissan dealer FJ Chalke Wincanton. The vans have also been decaled with the livery of Davey Roofing, a Jones Building Group subsidiary. Jones Building Group is a longstanding property services provider directly employing more than 200 people operating across the South… Continue reading South west property services company takes delivery of 150 Nissan Primastar vans
IAA orders new fleet of DAF trucks for increased payload capacity
Auto recycling company IAA has added 21 new DAF truck to its fleet, transitioning from 12-tonne to 16-tonnes vehicles to increase payload capacity. The company based in Doncaster has added 6×2 XD and 4×2 XB trucks to its fleet. Supplied by DAF Dealer North West Trucks in Huyton, the new fleet comprises the XD 410 rigid… Continue reading IAA orders new fleet of DAF trucks for increased payload capacity
New car registrations stall in July but recovery expected
New car market declines -5.0% in July to 140,154 units following two months of growth. Battery electric vehicle registrations rise again but growth moderates to 9.1% as full Electric Car Grant eligibility urgently needed. Market year-to-date up 2.4% to 1.18 million units as 2025 outlook revised upwards to 1.9 million. Data download The new car… Continue reading New car registrations stall in July but recovery expected
Eight months of decline for new van market puts strain on EV ambitions
New light commercial vehicle market falls -5.1% in July, the eighth successive month of decline. Electric van uptake up 72.6% but market share lags behind mandated levels. 2025 outlook revised down to 321,000 units, reflecting tough economic conditions and weak business confidence. Data download The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -5.1% in… Continue reading Eight months of decline for new van market puts strain on EV ambitions
Broad backing for self-driving vehicles is vital
Britain’s self-driving vehicle revolution took another step forward this summer with the government announcement of its automated passenger services (APS) scheme, permitting pilot projects for commercial ride-hailing, shuttle and bus services on UK roads from Spring 2026. It is a welcome acceleration towards the introduction of self-driving vehicles. With the right secondary legislation following the… Continue reading Broad backing for self-driving vehicles is vital
A busy second half to 2025 well underway
After one of the busiest first halves to a year in recent times, SMMT is planning ahead for the ever active Autumn period – and a series of key events for our commercial vehicle members are on the horizon. Among them, following the success of two Meet the Van Converter events, we will shift focus… Continue reading A busy second half to 2025 well underway