The agreement announced today to reduce tariffs on UK car exports into the US is great news for the industry and consumers. The application of these tariffs was a severe and immediate threat to UK automotive exporters so this deal will provide much needed relief, allowing both the industry, and those that work in it,… Continue reading SMMT response to UK-US deal
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SMMT International Update May 2025
A crucial time to strengthen global relationships Matt Smith, Head of International, shares about upcoming activities for the May edition of the SMMT International Update. The United States is the second-largest export market for UK vehicle exporters, so the imposition of tariffs is of huge concern. Tariffs threaten not only the flow of finished vehicles… Continue reading SMMT International Update May 2025
Five minutes with… Andrew French, B2B Sales Director, UK & Ireland, Michelin
Michelin is a pioneer in the field of tyre retreading with more than 100 years of experience. How has the UK played a critical role in this? Eight in ten Michelin retreaded tyres fitted to commercial and passenger vehicle fleets in the UK and Ireland are produced in our factory in Stoke-on-Trent. We have a… Continue reading Five minutes with… Andrew French, B2B Sales Director, UK & Ireland, Michelin
Bumper April for electric van uptake
SMMT’s latest figures shows a mixed picture for the UK’s new light commercial vehicle market, which continued to face strong headwinds in April. It was the fifth consecutive month of decline in registrations, down -14.2% compared with the same month last year. April is typically a low volume month, so year-on-year fluctuations in volumes are… Continue reading Bumper April for electric van uptake
An electrifying event: EV highlights at the Commercial Vehicle Show
The recent Commercial Vehicle Show featured key electric van and pick-up truck product debuts from established manufacturers as well as newcomers to the UK market. Transport News Brief takes a look at some of the electric vehicle highlights from this year’s event. ISUZU Isuzu unveiled its new D-Max fully electric pick-up truck at the event,… Continue reading An electrifying event: EV highlights at the Commercial Vehicle Show
New car market falls in April as tax changes bite
New car market declines -10.4% in April with 120,331 units registered. Battery electric car registrations rise 8.1% – but market share at 20.4% still significantly below Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate requirement. Industry calls for consumer incentives and to boost EV demand as latest 2025 full year market outlook revises BEV share downwards to 23.5%. Data… Continue reading New car market falls in April as tax changes bite
Five months of falling demand for new vans
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) deliveries fall -14.9% in April, the fifth consecutive month of decline. Demand for new vans of all sizes softens while 4x4s and pick-ups enjoy growth, but April double-cab tax change risks further decline. New electric van uptake surges by 77.5% – but still represents just half the 16% market share… Continue reading Five months of falling demand for new vans
Easing the charging gridlock for trucks and vans
UK households lead increasingly busy lives, ever more dependent on services being provided direct to homes and goods being available when and where they are needed. Delivering online shopping, stocking the local supermarket, transporting construction materials and collecting household waste – these are just some of the key functions in society delivered by commercial vehicles,… Continue reading Easing the charging gridlock for trucks and vans
Five minutes with… Stephen Mallett, Head of Sales, Schmitz Cargobull UK & Ireland
Schmitz Cargobull has introduced Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) functionality on its Manchester-made trailers. Why do so now? EBPMS is now an option out of the factory gate on our UK made trailers, the S.CS Freepost, S.CS Fixed Roof and S.BO Pace, for customers that want to enjoy its benefits. Building EBPMS in from… Continue reading Five minutes with… Stephen Mallett, Head of Sales, Schmitz Cargobull UK & Ireland
Digital destination: How operators are embracing modern fleet management technology
Digital management systems give greater visibility of day-to-day transport operations – and they also help gain time savings, analyse individual vehicle performance, eliminate recurring defects, and control parts and labour costs. Such systems, therefore, allow operators to accurately pinpoint the costs of running fleets, eliminate paperwork, and promote efficiencies as they grow their businesses. Warrington’s… Continue reading Digital destination: How operators are embracing modern fleet management technology