Over the decades, companies in the road transport sector have taken part in activities designed to benefit local or national charities for causes important to employees and their families. With the availability of advertising space on the side of tractor units and trailers, coupled with the ability to carry essential goods and reach large numbers… Continue reading All in a good cause: transport operators and charity work
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V-level qualification should consider automotive sector, says NFDA
The National Franchise Dealers Association (NFDA) has called for the automotive industry to be fully considered as part of the new V-level qualification framework, given the vital role it plays in the UK economy and the transition to net zero. The organisation, which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the UK, has welcomed… Continue reading V-level qualification should consider automotive sector, says NFDA
Used EVs sell a week quicker with battery health certification, says Generational
EV battery health certification specialist Generational has revealed new data showing that used electric vehicles with a battery health certificate sold more than a week quicker on average than those without. Benchmarked against the latest available industry sales data covering the past six months, Generational’s study shows used EVs accompanied by battery health certificate sold 7.3… Continue reading Used EVs sell a week quicker with battery health certification, says Generational
CPT calls for government to address bus and coach driver shortages
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has urged government to help fill bus and coach driver shortages by removing barriers “preventing new entrants from starting careers behind the wheel”. The UK currently faces a 3.4% shortage of bus drivers and a 12.4% shortage of coach drivers, equivalent to a shortfall of more than 4,000 drivers… Continue reading CPT calls for government to address bus and coach driver shortages
September 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for September pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in September 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading September 2025 new car pre-registration figures
Remanufacturing can drive jobs, growth and sustainability
With global pressures on supply chains and raw material sourcing, seeking new ways to reuse automotive components and parts once they reach the end of their service life demands attention. That’s why this week SMMT published a new report into remanufacturing – the process of taking a used or worn part and restoring it to… Continue reading Remanufacturing can drive jobs, growth and sustainability
Regional Forum heads to Oxford
This week, SMMT staged its annual Regional Forum, which visits a different part of the UK each year. This year’s host was Oxford, with an event that provided sought-after regional industry insights and networking opportunities for South East automotive businesses. Given the importance of strong local partnerships, SMMT Regional Forum regularly attracts more than 200… Continue reading Regional Forum heads to Oxford
Five minutes with… Jemma James, Digital Development Director, Logistics UK
Describe what Logistics UK does, as well as your Vision compliance software? Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and the more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. Our compliance software, Vision, is… Continue reading Five minutes with… Jemma James, Digital Development Director, Logistics UK
UK’s £500m remanufacturing sector set to harness green growth potential
UK’s automotive remanufacturing sector – which returns used cutting-edge parts to same-as-new or better condition – can drive green growth and drastically cut dependence on new, rare raw materials. Growing opportunity for expanding remanufacturing of components such as batteries, brakes and tyres, with record numbers of vehicles on UK roads. Placing automotive remanufacturing at the… Continue reading UK’s £500m remanufacturing sector set to harness green growth potential
Technology time: How telematics systems benefit operators
Telematics systems are critical for transport companies to enhance everything from fuel efficiency and safety measurement to vehicle tracking and incident recording – all with the goal of improving business performance. As these systems provide such a wide variety of options, commercial fleets will also tend to choose those best suited to their operations. For… Continue reading Technology time: How telematics systems benefit operators