SMMT statement on expansion of Plug-in Truck Grant Accelerating the HGV transition is vital for decarbonisation and expanding the Plug-in Truck Grant will help more operators to adopt zero emission models. Manufacturers have already developed these technologies and are deploying them in many markets, despite hesitant demand. Moving from early adoption to mass market, however,… Continue reading SMMT statement on expansion of Plug-in Truck Grant
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UK new car market breaches two million as almost one in four buyers go electric
New car registrations reach 2.02 million in 2025 with market up 3.5% year on year. Internal combustion engine still biggest selling powertrain but growing demand for electrified cars narrows majority to just 51.5%.1 Almost half a million new BEVs join the road as around one in four buyers go electric – but gap between demand… Continue reading UK new car market breaches two million as almost one in four buyers go electric
Van market shrinks in 2025 despite EV growth
New light commercial vehicle market declines by -10.3% with 315,422 registrations in 2025. All but lower-volume segments contract, including pick-ups after double cab tax change ends growth. EV demand rises 36.2% but still well below mandated level, with steep 2026 ambition requiring urgent review. Data download The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined… Continue reading Van market shrinks in 2025 despite EV growth
New Members – December
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 – December
Wood and plastics industry: Employers block, IG Metall starts warning strikes
Frankfurt am Main – From January 7th, the IG Metall union is calling on employees in the wood and plastics processing industry to go on warning strikes. The industry has a total of 166,000 employees nationwide. Collective bargaining officer Nadine Boguslawski described the behavior of the employers’ associations in the first collective bargaining negotiations as… Continue reading Wood and plastics industry: Employers block, IG Metall starts warning strikes
EU Commission falls short
The European Commission has expanded the possibilities for state aid for energy-intensive companies. Jürgen Kerner, Second Chairman of IG Metall: December 23, 202523. 12, 2025 “Significantly lower energy costs are crucial for jobs and companies in Germany, especially in industry. We at IG Metall believe that the fact that the EU Commission is now creating… Continue reading EU Commission falls short
Car registrations by brand – December 2025
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 02 January 2026 Data reference period: December 2025 Analysis by brand of car registrations in Italy. Download attachment: 02 Marca_December 2025_6957f78389fea.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: brand, cars, registrations, 2025, December Go to Source
Group car registrations – December 2025
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 02 January 2026 Data reference period: December 2025 Analysis by brand and group of car registrations in Italy. Download attachment: 03 Groups_December 2025_6957f7762e0f0.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: groups, cars, registrations, 2025, December Go to Source
Car registrations by CO2 bands – December 2025
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Registrations of cars and off-road vehicles in Italy: Top 50 models – December 2025
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 02 January 2026 Data reference period: December 2025 Ranking of the 50 best-selling car models in Italy. Download attachment: 06 Top 50 December 2025_6957f75508974.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: cars, registrations, model, 2025, December Go to Source