23.11.2023 The results of the fifth test series of 2023 Seven cars tested by Green NCAP in the fifth test series of 2023: the pure electric Tesla Model S, MG 5 and Renault Kangoo e-tech; the hybrids Mazda CX-60, Mitsubishi ASX and Alfa Romeo Tonale. The petrol-powered BMW X1 sDrive18i. There Tesla Model S stands… Continue reading The greenest cars according to Green NCAP
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SMMT reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
22 November 2023 #SMMT News #Statements Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: Last Friday’s announcement of £2 billion for zero emission advanced automotive manufacturing was an unequivocal vote of confidence in the sector. The Chancellor’s statement today, with its focus on business growth, responds to our industry’s need for measures that allow UK automotive to… Continue reading SMMT reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Britain’s safest vehicle tech to take centre stage at CV Show
22 November 2023 #Bus & Coach #HGVs #LCVs Commercial vehicles record significant improvement in safety outcomes over past decade thanks to safety-conscious vehicle design, aftermarket technologies and driver training. Commercial Vehicle Show 2024 to welcome more than 12,000 operators eager to discover the latest, safest vehicles and technology to enhance their fleets. Major focus on… Continue reading Britain’s safest vehicle tech to take centre stage at CV Show
UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future
UK Automotive launches new driving lesson fund, Drive to Thrive, supporting apprentices to gain the life-changing advantage of car mobility. Scheme will help fresh automotive talent develop as employers deliver new skills and jobs at all levels – with 14,000 roles created or expected thanks to huge net zero investments. Ambitious young people from all… Continue reading UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future
Car registrations in Europe – October 2023
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 21 November 2023 Data reference period: October 2023 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, fuel, brand and group. Download attachment: mercatoeu_655c8ea6a5c46.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: sales, Europe, cars, registrations, 2023, October… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – October 2023
ACI launches the #blindside campaign for road safety
11.19.2023 On the World Day of Remembrance of Road Victims on 19 November, the Automobile Club of Italy promotes the value of responsible mobility on social media. The awareness campaign for responsible mobility that the Automobile Club of Italy will launch on social media from tomorrow on the occasion of the World Day of Remembrance… Continue reading ACI launches the #blindside campaign for road safety
SMMT statement on £4.5bn investment in UK strategic manufacturing
17 November 2023 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Today’s announcement is an unequivocal vote of confidence in the UK’s critical automotive industry. Coming on the back of almost £20 billion committed by the sector in next generation plants and technologies this year alone, it is indicative of the scale of… Continue reading SMMT statement on £4.5bn investment in UK strategic manufacturing
Britain’s best summer for bus and coach fleet renewal since 2019
UK operator demand for new buses, coaches and minibuses more than doubles in Q3 2023, up 130.6%, with 1,739 vehicles joining Britain’s road transport network. Second successive quarter of growth with rising uptake of double and single deckers, up 214.4% and 46.3% respectively, but demand is driven by minibus registrations, up 156.3%. As ridership levels… Continue reading Britain’s best summer for bus and coach fleet renewal since 2019
Record zero emission truck uptake as HGV market grows for sixth quarter running
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rise by 14.9% to 11,531 units in the third quarter of 2023 as pre-pandemic levels of fleet renewal continue. Strong demand for rigid and articulated trucks, up 13.9% and 16.1% respectively. Zero emission trucks record biggest market share of 2023 – but uptake must be accelerated if the sector’s… Continue reading Record zero emission truck uptake as HGV market grows for sixth quarter running
ACI-ISTAT estimates on road accidents in the first half of 2023
11.16.2023 Accidents 79,124 (-1%), deaths 1,384 (-2.5%), injuries 106,493 (-0.9%) The ACI-ISTAT estimates – relating to the first six months of 2023 – highlight, compared to the same period of 2022, a very limited decrease in the number of road accidents with injuries to people (79,124; -1.0%) and injuries (106,493 ; -0.9%), and a more… Continue reading ACI-ISTAT estimates on road accidents in the first half of 2023