New light commercial vehicle registrations decline by -15.1% in October to 22,896 units. Battery electric van (BEV) uptake also down, by -5.8%, in first decline for 13 months. Year-to-date BEV demand still up 47.4% but urgent action needed to deliver mandated ambition. Data download UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by -15.1%… Continue reading New van market falls in October as electric uptake dips
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Building on Britain’s edge for innovation
The UK is one of the destinations of choice for leading automotive companies seeking a competitive edge through technological innovation thanks to our world-class R&D expertise and ecosystem – and it’s a global excellence on which we’re doubling down. Indeed, as SMMT’s latest report Driving Automotive Innovation: Insights From Industry published this week shows, the UK benefitted… Continue reading Building on Britain’s edge for innovation
Britain’s bus fleets get new boost
A key moment for public transport in England came this week as the Bus Services Act became law, with reforms aimed at improving the reliability, accessibility and safety of bus services – giving local authorities the power to adopt franchising models and, for the first time in four decades, establish municipal bus companies. As such,… Continue reading Britain’s bus fleets get new boost
Five minutes with… Valerie Johnstone, Finance Manager, Gray & Adams Trailers
What’s your background, and what brought you to Gray & Adams? I’ve spent around 20 years working in the finance industry, mainly within the oil sector and, more recently, in agriculture. Over that time, I’ve worked my way through a variety of finance roles, gradually building up my experience and taking on more responsibility. When the… Continue reading Five minutes with… Valerie Johnstone, Finance Manager, Gray & Adams Trailers
Let’s get technical: Manufacturer training centres
In recent months, some of the major commercial vehicle manufacturers have opened technical training centres in the UK, offering a modern environment to deliver practical and theoretical training to apprentices and technicians. With much time, effort and money invested in these facilities, it shows a willingness by vehicle makers to develop employee skills in traditional… Continue reading Let’s get technical: Manufacturer training centres
Pembroke invests £4m in Exeros AI tech
Pembroke VCT has invested £4m in Exeros Technologies to support team growth and product innovation at the UK-based telematics and AI video intelligence company The new funding from the investment firm is expected to strengthen the UK position of Exeros in a video telematics market expected to exceed $12 billion by 2030. This growth is… Continue reading Pembroke invests £4m in Exeros AI tech
Automated Enviro100AEV wins award for Alexander Dennis
The Alexander Dennis Enviro100AEV electric automated bus has won the Vehicle of the Year title at the Self-Driving Industry Awards 2025. Alecander Dennis received the award in recognition of the pioneering role of the company and its partner Fusion Processing in advancing connected and automated bus technology. The Enviro100AEV is the automated version of the… Continue reading Automated Enviro100AEV wins award for Alexander Dennis
Ending ECOS is the wrong measure at the wrong time
Today’s vehicle production figures, down by a third, are a timely reminder of the multifarious challenges our sector faces. The impact of last month’s unprecedented cyber attack on the UK’s biggest automotive employer was, patently, stark – and while output is recovering after enormous efforts, the supply chain remains under strain. The incident has compounded… Continue reading Ending ECOS is the wrong measure at the wrong time
Cyber attack hits vehicle output with new risk arising from tax charge on auto workers
Vehicle output falls -35.9% in September as cyber incident pauses production at major manufacturer while plant restructuring drives down commercial vehicle volumes. Ahead of Autumn Budget, industry calls on Chancellor to re-align fiscal measures with pro-growth policies to deliver Industrial Strategy. Industry calls for reversal of decision to end automotive Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS)… Continue reading Cyber attack hits vehicle output with new risk arising from tax charge on auto workers
Five minutes with… Zoe Maudsley, National Rental Manager at Asset Alliance Group
Tell us about what the Asset Alliance Group does? As a group, we operate across five UK sites and are headquartered in Wolverhampton. Asset Alliance Group has redefined the way companies acquire transport and logistics vehicles and occupies a unique position in the market, as we use our own funds and significant buying power to… Continue reading Five minutes with… Zoe Maudsley, National Rental Manager at Asset Alliance Group