What products will Farizon have on its stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show this year? We’ll have three of the five sizes of our SV model on the stand, L1 H1 and L2 H2 for certain. Hopefully we’ll have our largest version, the L3 H3, making its UK debut, too. How important is the Commercial… Continue reading Five minutes with… Tom Carney, Managing Director, Jameel Motors Farizon Auto
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CV production dips in February after strong 2024
Today SMMT published the latest UK production figures for commercial vehicles with more than 8,360 buses, coaches, vans, taxis and trucks rolling off factory lines in February. The total is more than a third (-35.9%) down on last year, primarily due to by reduced van production, but also because the comparison is with a strong… Continue reading CV production dips in February after strong 2024
Sunny days: How operators are harnessing solar power
The UK automotive sector is innovating quickly to develop cutting-edge powertrains but for fleet operators looking to decarbonise while getting greater efficiencies from their assets, they are also looking to a much older power source. With operators increasingly having solar panels fitted to their commercial vehicles, companies can position themselves at the forefront of more… Continue reading Sunny days: How operators are harnessing solar power
Dozen electric refrigerated Ford Transits for Woods
Woods Foodservice has taken delivery of 12 refrigerated Ford E-Transit L4 vans, each one offering multi-temperature storage, including chilled, ambient and frozen compartments. The vehicles – supplied by Progreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire – are equipped with solar panels on the roof, reducing the energy required for charging. Also,… Continue reading Dozen electric refrigerated Ford Transits for Woods
Stagecoach electrifies Exeter depot
Work has started on installing charging infrastructure at Stagecoach South West’s Exeter depot, in readiness for the arrival of its new electric fleet later this summer. Located in the Matford Park and Ride, the charging points will be available for use by the public when not in use by a Stagecoach bus, creating a Community… Continue reading Stagecoach electrifies Exeter depot
IG Metall rejects attack on strike rights
Christiane Benner, first chairwoman, and Nadine Boguslawski, Tariff of IG Metall, comment on the draft law of the Total Metal employers’ association. Christiane Benner, first chair of IG Metall: “The right to strike is the most important means to lead collective bargaining at eye level. An attack on this is an attack on our constitutionally… Continue reading IG Metall rejects attack on strike rights
February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
New Members – March
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 – March
Cars registrations in Europe – February 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: March 25, 2025 Reference period of data: January 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_67e2942d8d4f3.pdf To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: sales, Europe, cars,… Continue reading Cars registrations in Europe – February 2025
Higher EV volumes will drive wider growth
Growth is a core UK government mission, and making it happen amid intense economic challenges requires ambitious action. Next week’s Spring Statement provides an opportunity for the Chancellor to do just that and set out fiscal measures that boost the country’s prospects. The UK automotive sector is perfectly placed to deliver growth, provided the right… Continue reading Higher EV volumes will drive wider growth