22 November 2023 #Bus & Coach #HGVs #LCVs Commercial vehicles record significant improvement in safety outcomes over past decade thanks to safety-conscious vehicle design, aftermarket technologies and driver training. Commercial Vehicle Show 2024 to welcome more than 12,000 operators eager to discover the latest, safest vehicles and technology to enhance their fleets. Major focus on… Continue reading Britain’s safest vehicle tech to take centre stage at CV Show
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UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future
UK Automotive launches new driving lesson fund, Drive to Thrive, supporting apprentices to gain the life-changing advantage of car mobility. Scheme will help fresh automotive talent develop as employers deliver new skills and jobs at all levels – with 14,000 roles created or expected thanks to huge net zero investments. Ambitious young people from all… Continue reading UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future
SMMT statement on £4.5bn investment in UK strategic manufacturing
17 November 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Today’s announcement is an unequivocal vote of confidence in the UK’s critical automotive industry. Coming on the back of almost £20 billion committed by the sector in next generation plants and technologies this year alone, it is indicative of the scale of… Continue reading SMMT statement on £4.5bn investment in UK strategic manufacturing
Britain’s best summer for bus and coach fleet renewal since 2019
UK operator demand for new buses, coaches and minibuses more than doubles in Q3 2023, up 130.6%, with 1,739 vehicles joining Britain’s road transport network. Second successive quarter of growth with rising uptake of double and single deckers, up 214.4% and 46.3% respectively, but demand is driven by minibus registrations, up 156.3%. As ridership levels… Continue reading Britain’s best summer for bus and coach fleet renewal since 2019
Record zero emission truck uptake as HGV market grows for sixth quarter running
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rise by 14.9% to 11,531 units in the third quarter of 2023 as pre-pandemic levels of fleet renewal continue. Strong demand for rigid and articulated trucks, up 13.9% and 16.1% respectively. Zero emission trucks record biggest market share of 2023 – but uptake must be accelerated if the sector’s… Continue reading Record zero emission truck uptake as HGV market grows for sixth quarter running
The UK must harness the power of advanced manufacturing
Download Advanced Manufacturing: Powering the UK Economy UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth, but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the leaders of the UK’s five most successful manufacturing sectors. With a general election coming up, a coalition of the UK’s leading advanced manufacturing sectors, the Manufacturing… Continue reading The UK must harness the power of advanced manufacturing
SMMT statement on UK Mexico tariff extension
10 November 2023 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: We welcome this pragmatic decision as it avoids duty liabilities from June 2024 which, given the long standing and productive relationship between the UK and Mexican automotive industries, would have undermined our mutual trade. Mexico is among the top 10 global markets for UK car… Continue reading SMMT statement on UK Mexico tariff extension
Used BEV transactions double as second hand market goes green
UK used car market grows 5.5% in Q3 2023, with almost 1.9 million units changing hands. Battery electric vehicle (BEVs) sales soar by 99.9%, recording record 1.8% market share. Market up 4.6% year to date, an increase on 2022, but still -9.3% behind pre-pandemic levels. Download the used car sales report for Q3 2023 The… Continue reading Used BEV transactions double as second hand market goes green
Britain’s new van market rises again but Autumn Statement must pave way for net zero growth
UK new light commercial vehicle market rises for 10th month in a row, up 17.7% to 26,342 units in October. Growth driven by doubling of demand for medium-sized vans, rising by 106.1%, while largest van models still most popular. Battery electric van registrations fall -20.2%, with van-suitable chargepoint rollout and driving licence derogation needed in… Continue reading Britain’s new van market rises again but Autumn Statement must pave way for net zero growth
October new car market beats pre-pandemic levels but subdued EV growth hinders green goals
October delivers 153,529 new car registrations, up 14.3% year-on-year and 7.2% above 2019. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake records 42nd consecutive month of growth but struggles to increase market share, while chargepoint rollout improves in efforts to get ahead of need. New market outlook revised upwards to 1.886 million units with further growth anticipated in… Continue reading October new car market beats pre-pandemic levels but subdued EV growth hinders green goals