Frankfurt am Main/Laupheim – Employees in the wood and plastics industry receive more money. After two months of negotiations and committed warning strikes, IG Metall and employers in Baden-Württemberg have agreed on the first nationwide result in this collective bargaining round. IG Metall collective bargaining officer Nadine Boguslawski says: “With committed warning strikes, the employees… Continue reading Collective bargaining results in the wood and plastics industry: Warning strikes made zero rounds a zero number
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IG Metall to promote e-cars
Detailed assessment of the new e-car funding The new e-car funding is an important step in the right direction. In addition to the previous funding instruments for the company car market, private individuals with small and medium incomes will now benefit, and lower incomes and families with children will receive higher subsidies. In addition to… Continue reading IG Metall to promote e-cars
Grey tops UK car colour chart for eighth year
New car buyer preferences have changed significantly over the years, from petrol to diesel to electrified but it seems that, when it comes to colour, change is glacial. SMMT data published this week shows grey remained Britain’s most popular tint for the eighth year running, with more than a quarter of the 2.02 million new… Continue reading Grey tops UK car colour chart for eighth year
Grey in the fast lane as green powers up in Britain’s top new car colours
Grey remains Britain’s most popular car colour for eighth consecutive year, as turquoise languishes bottom with just 12 units registered. Blue holds third place for second year, while silver appears in top five for first time in a decade. Green cars see strongest growth in top 10, up 46.3% to claim highest volume for 20… Continue reading Grey in the fast lane as green powers up in Britain’s top new car colours
An exciting year of SMMT events ahead
A new year is the time to look ahead and not rest on our laurels, and SMMT has already planned a series of events planned over the coming months that will offer key opportunities to boost your business in 2026. At the end of January, we will be holding our first Regional Networking event of… Continue reading An exciting year of SMMT events ahead
Five minutes with… Ian Saunders, Sales Director, Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions
Tell us about the air conditioning and heating units Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions markets? With vehicle electrification accelerating and regulatory requirements evolving, dependable onboard power and climate control are increasingly critical. Our team of experienced engineers work with customers to tailor reliable onboard power systems to their specific operational requirements. Alongside a broad… Continue reading Five minutes with… Ian Saunders, Sales Director, Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions
Preview: 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show
The Commercial Vehicle Show is an unmissable event that brings together fleet operators, OEMs, manufacturers, service providers and solution specialists, all in one highly targeted environment. Taking place at the Birmingham NEC between April 21-23, this year’s show will see more than 300 exhibitors in attendance, about 10,000 products on display as well as 150… Continue reading Preview: 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show
LCV market ends year on a high at BCA
Light commercial vehicles continued to sell strongly at auction company BCA last month, with values averaging £8,029 – more than 11% ahead of the previous December. Bidding remained highly competitive at BCA during December, with almost 2,200 unique buyers purchasing during the month, with average values outperforming guide price expectations by 2.7 percentage points. The… Continue reading LCV market ends year on a high at BCA
Iveco and PlusAI launch automated driving programme in Spain
Iveco has launched a new project with long-standing partner PlusAI, to deploy heavy-duty trucks with Level 4 Autonomous Driving Systems (ADS) in Spain. The programme will see two Iveco S-Way vehicles, equipped with the PlusAI SuperDrive virtual driver, operate autonomously for logistics operator Sesé, between Madrid and Zaragoza, along a freight corridor measuring about 184… Continue reading Iveco and PlusAI launch automated driving programme in Spain
SMMT International Update January 2026
SMMT kicks off 2026 in India Matt Smith, Head of International, shares about international activities for the January edition of the SMMT International Update. With one of the largest vehicle fleets globally, India has a market of more than five million cars and trucks annually – with rising demand for vehicle maintenance and electric vehicles. These trends will… Continue reading SMMT International Update January 2026