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Modest new car growth but EV demand lags expectation

In encouraging news this week, SMMT’s latest figures show the new car market made a promising start to the year, with 3.5% growth in January – the strongest performance for the month since before the pandemic. The latest outlook is also optimistic about the sector’s ongoing recovery, anticipating further growth of 1.4% this year – a modest but welcome improvement on the… Continue reading Modest new car growth but EV demand lags expectation

Justice instead of division

The attacks by the Union and employers on the welfare state and employees are becoming more and more outrageous. We demand a stop to these clear-cutting debates. They unsettle people, stifle the weak economic recovery and bring no growth.  Employees are not the problem – they are the solution What is currently being described as… Continue reading Justice instead of division

Five minutes with… Caroline Barber, CEO, Transaid

Describe the work that Transaid does? Transaid transforms lives through safe, available and sustainable transport across sub-Saharan Africa. We have active or recently completed projects in 13 countries, delivering life-saving solutions through road safety and access to healthcare. Our road safety projects encourage drivers, governments, and training institutions, to share knowledge and build capacity at… Continue reading Five minutes with… Caroline Barber, CEO, Transaid

Swift action needed for viable new LCV market

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market continues to soften into 2026 with January registrations down -7.8% to 17,562 units, the latest SMMT data published today shows. It marks the weakest start to a year since 2012 and reflects fragile business confidence across core van‑buying sectors. The most significant drag is being faced by… Continue reading Swift action needed for viable new LCV market

Pride in the workplace: How the automotive industry supports the LGBTQ+ community

Companies that embrace diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices contribute to a better and more tolerant society – but by attracting a wide range of talented staff with different backgrounds and experiences, they also tend to be more innovative and profitable. Vehicle manufacturers, operators and suppliers across the automotive industry have been working closely… Continue reading Pride in the workplace: How the automotive industry supports the LGBTQ+ community

GXO to operate Luton Airport’s first consolidation centre

GXO Logistics has announced it will operate London Luton Airport’s (LLA) first consolidation centre to screen and manage hundreds of thousands of airside deliveries. The centre is located in one of three hangars, being repurposed in an £11.5 million refurbishment programme that includes two new aircraft engineering and repair buildings. From fashion items to perfume… Continue reading GXO to operate Luton Airport’s first consolidation centre

Great Yarmouth bus depot electrification begins

Work has begun at First Bus’ Great Yarmouth depot to prepare the site for electric buses, marking the next phase in the rollout of zero emission public transport across Norfolk. The project at the Caister Road site forms part of a further £13.8 million investment, £8.9 million of which is being funded by First Bus,… Continue reading Great Yarmouth bus depot electrification begins

SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN JANUARY 2026

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SMMT International Update February 2026

Year of the Horse welcomes opportunities and good fortune for business Frances Woodman, International Manager, shares about international activities for the February edition of the SMMT International Update. Lunar New Year, celebrated in much of East and South East Asia and around the world, starts on 17 February and this time the Year of the… Continue reading SMMT International Update February 2026