The latest SMMT data published yesterday shows UK car output rose for a second month in July, welcome news for a sector facing extraordinarily complex challenges. Manufacturers continue to navigate weak consumer confidence, suppressed markets and volatile trade conditions, all while investing billions in new technologies and plant upgrades, so last month’s growth is testament… Continue reading A brighter picture for UK car manufacturing
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A tough July for CV output
SMMT today published the latest UK production figures for commercial vehicles with 2,879 buses, coaches, vans, taxis and trucks rolling off factory floors in July. That is -81.1% below the same month last year, reflecting plant restructuring but also a strong July 2024 performance, which saw the biggest volumes for the month in 17 years.… Continue reading A tough July for CV output
Five minutes with… Ben Smith, Managing Director, Electra Commercial Vehicles
Tell us about Electra EXchange? At Electra EXchange, we provide a service where companies can trade in their diesel vehicles to have them electrified. We believe this can work in a multitude of ways such as – a new chassis with an old body, old chassis and new body, or old chassis and old body.… Continue reading Five minutes with… Ben Smith, Managing Director, Electra Commercial Vehicles
Dealer moves: Changes in the CV dealership sector
A series of changes in the truck and van dealership sector in recent months have seen takeovers of existing organisations, new sites unveiled as well as management and ownership changes. Among them is Chassis Cab which, following significant investment, has moved from its site in Isleham, Cambridgeshire to a new facility in nearby Newmarket. Chassis… Continue reading Dealer moves: Changes in the CV dealership sector
TIP offers new trial-before-hire e-reefer programme
Rental and leasing company TIP is encouraging operators to try its electric reefer trailer products without committing to a hire contract, in order to better understand the operational and financial aspects. With minimum trial periods of four weeks, the provider is offering customers three types of e-reefer systems for trial and hire. Firstly, its trailers… Continue reading TIP offers new trial-before-hire e-reefer programme
Go-Ahead invests in London Operations Control Centre
Go-Ahead London has opened its new Operations Control Centre (OCC), designed to improve the reliability and punctuality of bus services for its more than one million daily customers. Consolidating Go-Ahead London’s six OCCs into one purpose-built facility, the new OCC will monitor and co-ordinate the operation of the company’s services 24 hours a day, seven… Continue reading Go-Ahead invests in London Operations Control Centre
Cars registrations in Europe – July 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: 28 August 2025 Reference period of data: July 2025 Analysis of the registrations of cars in the European Union and APTA markets, with detail by country, nutrition, brand and group. Download Annex: Table July 2025_68B0318A15BEE.PDF To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: enrollments,… Continue reading Cars registrations in Europe – July 2025
New Members – August
Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: SMMT data services Extensive market data providing key information to assist marketing and promotional activity, and future business opportunities. Developing business opportunities SMMT’s targeted events and Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF) service helps facilitate opportunities by matching buyers to… Continue reading New Members – August
Five minutes with… Lee Rowland, Sales and Marketing Manager, Dennis Eagle
Tell us about the new Dennis Eagle Olympus Midi? The new Olympus Midi is a compact and versatile refuse collection vehicle (RCV) packed with industry-leading and best-in-class features which make it ideal for both rural and narrow urban rounds. It redefines the 12-16 tonne category, helping fulfil the growing demand for smaller RCVs with high… Continue reading Five minutes with… Lee Rowland, Sales and Marketing Manager, Dennis Eagle
Bus rollout grows as HGV demand stalls
Much needed growth in the number of new buses, coaches and minibuses joining UK roads continued in the second quarter of 2025, according to SMMT’s latest market figures, with a 62.5% rise in registrations to almost 3,000 units. It marks the ninth consecutive quarterly increase, driven by demand for minibuses – already the largest segment by… Continue reading Bus rollout grows as HGV demand stalls