05 April 2018 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK new van registrations fall -5.6% in March, with just under 60,000 hitting UK roads. Uplift in demand for smaller vans (1.8%) and pickups (6.8%) fails to offset declines for medium (-2.0%) and heavier (-10.5%) models. More than 94,000 new van registrations in Q1 – dropping -3.7% compared… Continue reading British new van market declines -5.6% in March
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UK new car market falls -15.7% in March as new ’18 plate hits roads
As predicted, the UK new car market fell in March, down -15.7%, but still the fourth biggest March ever for the sector. Fall in diesel demand continues, down -37.2% compared to same month last year, with AFVs up 5.7% and petrol holding steady at 0.5%. Overall, first quarter down -12.4%, but over 700,000 motorists drive… Continue reading UK new car market falls -15.7% in March as new ’18 plate hits roads
February 2018 new car pre-registration figures
03 April 2018 #Pre-Registration #Registrations #SMMT News Today, SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2018 that were defined as pre-registrations. CLICK HERE: Download the February 2018 release.
January 2018 new car pre-registration figures
07 March 2018 #Pre-Registration #Registrations #SMMT News Today, SMMT released figures for January pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in January 2018 that were defined as pre-registrations. CLICK HERE: Download the January 2018 release.
UK new van market sees positive growth in February
05 March 2018 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News New van registrations rise 6.4% to 14,135 units in February 2018. Increased demand sees best February performance in a decade. Year-to-date registrations remain steady. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market saw a rise of 6.4%… Continue reading UK new van market sees positive growth in February
February – EV registrations
05 March 2018 #Electric & Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles February 2018 EV registrations Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there have been 131,968 eligible cars registered. Please note: this data includes only new car registrations and not commercial vehicles. For questions about these figures, or to enquire about more… Continue reading February – EV registrations
UK new car market dips in February
80,805 new cars driven off forecourts in the month, -2.8% down on 2017, as UK new car market dips. Demand for petrol and alternatively fuelled vehicles continues to rise, but diesel demand falls again. Year-to-date market for new cars down -5.1%, with 244,420 units registered nationwide. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE… Continue reading UK new car market dips in February
UPS to add 50 electric trucks to its fleet
28 February 2018 #CV Sector #Electric & Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles #News #TNB News UPS has announced it will introduce 50 electric trucks to its US fleet. Working in partnership with Workhorse Group Inc., the vehicles will be designed from scratch to suit the specific needs of UPS. Workhorse claims the vehicles provide a 400 percent improvement… Continue reading UPS to add 50 electric trucks to its fleet
UK motor industry issues warning shot on CO2 targets as anti diesel backlash means UK could miss environmental goals
New cars on sale in 2017 emit -12.6% less carbon dioxide than the equivalent older models,but average UK new car CO2 rises 0.8%. New report finds shift away from diesel responsible for almost half of CO2 increase – with ‘disappointing’ electric car sales unable to bridge the gap. Tough EU industry targets looking increasingly challenging… Continue reading UK motor industry issues warning shot on CO2 targets as anti diesel backlash means UK could miss environmental goals
MAN Trucks begins platooning trials
22 February 2018 #CV Sector #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Top Stories #Tractor #Truck MAN Truck & Bus is to begin platooning trials with German logistics firm DB Schenker, following the official handover of test vehicles. The joint project, with involvement from Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, was set up in May 2017, with… Continue reading MAN Trucks begins platooning trials