2025 was a tough year for UK vehicle manufacturing with a combination of plant restructuring, trade uncertainties, economic weakness in key markets and, of course, a major cyber incident at a key manufacturer all limiting output. Against that backdrop, the industry’s resilience should not be underestimated and December’s growth in car production augurs well for… Continue reading Global partnership can drive UK Auto growth
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Driving investment in UK commercial vehicle manufacturing
SMMT today published the full year UK commercial vehicle production figures for 2025 showing 47,344 taxis, vans, trucks, buses and coaches left factory lines last year, down -62.3% on the previous year as a result of industry restructures and the closure of two factories. Creating an environment for investment to be made in manufacturing sites… Continue reading Driving investment in UK commercial vehicle manufacturing
Five minutes with… Nick Smith, Chief Executive Officer (UK) at bott Ltd
How important has the 2025 purchase of Van Guard Accessories (VGA) been for bott? This was a strategic acquisition enabling us to provide an important ‘one-stop-shop solution’ for our customers. The VGA business has seen tremendous growth in recent years, steadily expanding its market share across the UK. Now as part of the bott Group,… Continue reading Five minutes with… Nick Smith, Chief Executive Officer (UK) at bott Ltd
The automotive roadshows and networking events driving UK business
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) regional events regularly attract hundreds of senior automotive delegates, from a wide range of companies including vehicle manufacturers, as well as global and local suppliers. Many of these represent the light commercial vehicle, bus, coach and heavy goods vehicle sectors, with the UK having a strong presence in… Continue reading The automotive roadshows and networking events driving UK business
Liverpool confirms new franchised bus operators
Liverpool City Region has appointed two new operators to run its first publicly controlled bus services since the 1980s, following a competitive tender process. Stagecoach has been selected to operate the franchised bus network based in St Helens, while Go-Ahead will run the franchised bus network based in Wirral. The first phase of bus franchising… Continue reading Liverpool confirms new franchised bus operators
Electric HGV charging hub for Magna Park
A new electric heavy goods vehicle charging hub to support the electrification of freight transport in the UK, is due to open later this year at Magna Park in Lutterworth. Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management will build, own, and operate the facility in partnership with Keoma Hubs, and the facility is set to open in September… Continue reading Electric HGV charging hub for Magna Park
Car registrations in Europe – December 2025
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 27 January 2026 Data reference period: December 2025 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, fuel, brand and group. Download attachment: mercatoeu_69789223f3aa4.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: sales, Europe, cars, registrations, 2025, December… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – December 2025
IG Metall on the report of the Social State Commission
“Good impulses that must now be carefully implemented! The Welfare State Commission is presenting numerous proposals that are correct in their idea and welcome: Simplify the welfare state without curtailing it. We need such signals of progress right now! However, the report remains vague in places when it comes to concrete implementation. The next steps… Continue reading IG Metall on the report of the Social State Commission
Future instead of location exodus: IG Metall calls for initiative for work and recovery
Frankfurt am Main – In view of the persistently difficult situation in the German economy, IG Metall is calling on employers and politicians to find new solutions. Specifically, the union is calling for an initiative for work and recovery with a focus on innovation, investment and industry – and is presenting a clear program for… Continue reading Future instead of location exodus: IG Metall calls for initiative for work and recovery
Getting Britain buying – while building – more EVs
Helping more drivers understand the benefits of going electric is essential if the UK is to meet its ZEV ambitions so government’s new public campaign, launched this week, is timely and welcome – helping encourage consumer confidence by cutting through persistent myths while setting out the many advantages that EVs offer. It will highlight the massive vehicle… Continue reading Getting Britain buying – while building – more EVs