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Industry calls for ‘next generation’ incentive and infrastructure plan to decarbonise Britain’s truck fleet

Zero emission HGV use trebles in a year – but accounts for just 0.05% of HGVs on the road with end of sale in 2035. Massive manufacturer investment means operators can choose from 27 different zero emission trucks – but slow approval process means just two in five models are currently eligible for government grants.… Continue reading Industry calls for ‘next generation’ incentive and infrastructure plan to decarbonise Britain’s truck fleet

EVs drive down carbon emissions and lift vehicle ownership to record high

Number of vehicles on UK roads reaches record 41.4 million in 2023, with car ownership up 1.6% to 35,694,845 units. The average car in use saw CO2 emissions decline by -2.1%, notably thanks to incentivised investment by business fleets into EVs. One in 40 of all vehicles on roads now zero emission, including 960,896 cars,… Continue reading EVs drive down carbon emissions and lift vehicle ownership to record high

CV Show 2024 unveils UK shadow minister and executives in expert seminar series

Britain’s biggest commercial vehicle show announces speakers for all-new The Road Ahead seminar programme with expert advice on fleet decarbonisation and more. Speakers include shadow minister, senior executives, regulators and industry experts, covering everything from green fleets and regulatory change to new skills and recruitment. Seminar programme will deliver insight while the Show showcases the… Continue reading CV Show 2024 unveils UK shadow minister and executives in expert seminar series

SMMT recognised as one of Britain’s top workplaces with Investors in People Gold award

SMMT Group gains Gold accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), the global benchmark for workplace standards, practices, leadership, culture and communication. Accolade reflects SMMT’s long-term commitment to talent progression, productivity, employee engagement and wellbeing. ‘Advanced’ Gold award recognises high performance, given to just one in five organisations seeking IIP accreditation. The Society of Motor Manufacturers… Continue reading SMMT recognised as one of Britain’s top workplaces with Investors in People Gold award

Bumper March for new vans as fleet demand surpasses 50,000 units

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grows 11.1% to 52,916 units in best March performance for three years. Growth in uptake of all LCVs besides medium-sized vans, with the largest models up 16.1% as demand for smaller vans bounces back with a 44.8% rise. Electric van uptake reaches highest volume on record for a… Continue reading Bumper March for new vans as fleet demand surpasses 50,000 units

March new car market sustains growth as manufacturers shore up electrified demand

New car registrations rise 10.4% in best March since 2019 and 20th consecutive month of growth. Overall increase driven by fleet investment with weak confidence constraining private retail demand. Industry calls for EV incentives with battery electric car market off the pace. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK… Continue reading March new car market sustains growth as manufacturers shore up electrified demand

Go-Ahead Group to reach 1,100 zero emission bus milestone

28 March 2024 #Bus & Coach #TNB News Go-Ahead Group will introduce an additional 201 zero emission buses by March 2026 in a bid to take its green fleet count to more than 1100. The total investment, comprising both buses and infrastructure amounts to £112 million, with Go-Ahead’s investment totalling £62 million as it looks… Continue reading Go-Ahead Group to reach 1,100 zero emission bus milestone

UK commercial vehicle production boasts best February since 2008

CV production up 98.4% to 12,927 units in fifth consecutive month of growth. Export volumes soar by 188.0% while manufacturing for the UK declines marginally, by -4.0%. Year to date output rises 56.4% with exports up 104.5% to 17,976 units. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production almost doubled in February, with 12,927 vans, trucks, taxis, buses… Continue reading UK commercial vehicle production boasts best February since 2008

Six consecutive months of growth for UK car production

UK car production rises 14.6% in best February performance since 2021. Manufacturing for domestic market surges, up 58.0%, while exports rise 4.6%. Electrified vehicles represent more than a third of output with 29,038 made in the month. UK car production rose again in February, up 14.6% to 79,907 units, according to the latest figures published… Continue reading Six consecutive months of growth for UK car production