New HGV registrations fall by -12.0% in Q1 as market continues to normalise post-pandemic. Rising deliveries of new refuse trucks but demand declines in other segments. Zero emission truck uptake rise 94.0% to reach record level but still just 1.0% of the market as grid connection challenges inhibit decarbonisation. Data download Britain’s new heavy goods… Continue reading Truck fleet renewal falls in first quarter but EV uptake reaches record level
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Brits enjoy greenest ever car choice with record two in five models available as battery electric
UK drivers benefit from more electrified model choice than ever with four in five models available as battery electric, plug in hybrid or hybrid – and almost two in five completely zero emission. Average range of BEVs now almost 300 miles on a single charge, up from 235 last year, with PHEVs offering average 50… Continue reading Brits enjoy greenest ever car choice with record two in five models available as battery electric
Keeping heavy vehicles on the move
The dust has settled after the Commercial Vehicle Show and a hugely successful one at that, cementing its position as the UK’s biggest and best trade exhibition for the road freight sector. Visitor numbers rose by 24% compared with last year – meaning more than 13,000 people attended, including hundreds of media, across the three… Continue reading Keeping heavy vehicles on the move
Five minutes with… Alan Able, Managing Director of Isuzu UK
Tell us about the New Isuzu D-Max EV which was unveiled at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show? The New Isuzu D-Max EV is built on the latest generation of the D-Max range, offering the same capability, comfort, toughness, reliability, and versatility as its diesel counterpart. Whether used in construction, agriculture, utility fleets, or by eco-conscious… Continue reading Five minutes with… Alan Able, Managing Director of Isuzu UK
Dealer update: Ownership changes, takeovers and new sites
There have been several changes in the commercial vehicle dealer world in the past few months with takeovers of existing businesses revealed, new sites opened as well as management and ownership changes. What the developments reveal is a sector that is constantly evolving as businesses strive to offer ever higher levels of customer service in… Continue reading Dealer update: Ownership changes, takeovers and new sites
Stagecoach unveils fully electric fleet and depot in Stockton
Stagecoach has announced plans for its first fully electric fleet and depot in Stockton-on-Tees, marking a major milestone in its journey toward sustainability and decarbonisation. According to Stagecoach, the fully electric operation will form the blueprint for future electrification across its UK operating companies. In the next few weeks, the Stockton depot will introduce a… Continue reading Stagecoach unveils fully electric fleet and depot in Stockton
Clive Cowern adds Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders
Bridgnorth-based Clive Cowern Transport Services has added six Manchester-built Schmitz Cargobull S.CS Freepost semi-trailers to its operation. The curtainsiders are the first new Schmitz Cargobull products to join the Shropshire business in more than 40 years of operation. They replace older equipment in the fleet of 60 trucks – a mix of Scania and DAF… Continue reading Clive Cowern adds Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders
Environmental Vehicles Registration – April 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: May 13, 2025 Reference of data of data: April 2025 The UNRAE communicates the estimate of the registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with PTT up to 3.5 t) Download Annex: Autocarri_oprile_2025_68231709AFDD0.pdf To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: trucks, enrollments, commercial vehicles, Italy,… Continue reading Environmental Vehicles Registration – April 2025
Need and expect a reliable pension system for everyone
“We support the proposal of the Federal Minister of Labor and expect a concept to gradually realize these proposals as soon as possible. In any case, it should be discussed in the announced commission to further develop old -age security. We are committed to a fair and financially sustainable future of the legal pension. When… Continue reading Need and expect a reliable pension system for everyone
Two trade deals in one week
As the UK commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week, it was apt that the country also forged closer ties with two long-standing partners, the US and India. In turbulent times, and given the export-led nature of the UK sector, stable trade relationships are a pre-requisite for the industry to succeed globally. The US… Continue reading Two trade deals in one week