Buses are the stalwarts of the out-of-home advertising industry. They carry large amounts of passengers into busy areas, so if you want to get your message across to as many people as possible – including those already on the high street with money in their pockets – they’re a safe bet. A double-decker wrapped with printed… Continue reading Feature: How buses could drive an advertising revolution
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Renault announces mobile version of Optifleet
22 February 2018 #Aftermarket #CV Sector #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Tractor #Truck Renault Trucks has launched a mobile version of its Optifleet software, giving operators remote access to fleet information. The application, for use on mobile phones or tablets, offers a simplified interface compared to the original Optifleet software to enable operation on a… Continue reading Renault announces mobile version of Optifleet
Maxus begins delivery of electric vans into Europe
15 February 2018 #CV Sector #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Van Maxus has commenced delivery of its zero-emissions EV80 vans into Europe. German operator Maske Fleet is one of the first leasing companies to offer the EV80 in Europe, with a recent fleet delivery to a Hamburg-based courier service. As well as deliveries in Germany… Continue reading Maxus begins delivery of electric vans into Europe
Mercedes-Benz reveals new Sprinter
07 February 2018 #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Top Stories #Van Mercedes-Benz has revealed the third generation of its Sprinter van, which is available for delivery from June this year. Amongst the enhancements in this new model, Mercedes-Benz claims the van’s comfort and safety is comparable with a passenger car, as well as lower operating… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz reveals new Sprinter
Feature: How vehicle-to-grid technology could turn EVs into mobile power stations in the future
Vehicle-to-grid technology could be the next big thing for plug-in commercial vehicles. The future concept involves selling surplus energy from batteries – i.e. any range that is left at the end of the working day – back to the grid. Conceptually, this would be done at peak energy times, when costs are higher, and the… Continue reading Feature: How vehicle-to-grid technology could turn EVs into mobile power stations in the future
New van market sees decline in January
New van registrations fall -4.2% to 20,475 units in January 2018. Demand for medium (2.0-2.5t) vans rises, up 1.2% year on year. Double-digit decline for small vans, a -28.9% drop compared with previous year. The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell -4.2% in January 2018, according to the latest figures released today by… Continue reading New van market sees decline in January
January – EV registrations
Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there have been 130,553 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 detailed data sets, e-mail data@smmt.co.uk. The post January – EV registrations… Continue reading January – EV registrations
UK new car registrations decline in January
UK new car market declines in January – down -6.3%, as 163,615 cars leave showrooms. Demand for petrol and alternatively fuelled vehicles rises, but fails to offset fall in new diesel registrations. SUVs only vehicle segment to show growth, with 6.6% uplift leading to record market share. The UK new car market declined in the… Continue reading UK new car registrations decline in January
Record engine production in 2017 as demand grows, home and abroad
British engine manufacturing rises 6.9% to all-time high of 2.7 million units in 2017.1 Home demand sees fastest growth – up 9.7%, while global demand rises to almost 1.5 million units. UK engine manufacturing now worth £8.5bn, supporting 8,000 British jobs – 3,350 in diesel engine production alone. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, This… Continue reading Record engine production in 2017 as demand grows, home and abroad
2017 UK car manufacturing declines by -3% but still second biggest output since turn of the century
1.67m cars built in the UK in 2017, a decline of -3.0% with production for domestic demand down -9.8%. Car exports remain at historically high level, down just -1.1% with 1.34m shipped worldwide – 79.9% of total production. British engine manufacturing at record-ever levels, with 2.72m produced, up 6.9% on 2016. SMMT restates need for… Continue reading 2017 UK car manufacturing declines by -3% but still second biggest output since turn of the century