1,066 new buses and coaches registered in Britain from April to June, up 0.6% on the same period last year. Q2 performance puts first half of 2022 up 17.9% year-on-year, with 2,040 vehicles registered – but market remains down -46.4% on the pre-pandemic five-year average. Ongoing weak ridership levels acting as discouragement to investment. SEE… Continue reading Bus and coach demand struggles to recover from pandemic
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Demand for trucks steady in supply constrained market
UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rise slightly by 0.4% to 9,533 units in the second quarter of 2022. Half-year registrations down -1.0% on 2021 and -29.5% below pre-pandemic 2019, as semiconductor and raw materials shortages continue to hamper supply. Action needed to ensure the UK remains a competitive market for new zero emission trucks.… Continue reading Demand for trucks steady in supply constrained market
UK-India FTA: Open letter to Secretary of State for International Trade
11 August 2022 #SMMT News In an open letter sent today to Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of 11 major cross-sector business groups calling for negotiators to prioritise substance over speed in the ‘once in a lifetime’ trade deal talks. Letter urges… Continue reading UK-India FTA: Open letter to Secretary of State for International Trade
BIL and NBF at Arendalsuka: Is it possible to reach the 2025 targets?
Are the benefits turned off too soon or is the timing good? ask BIL and NBF in the event in the Samferdsseltet at Arendalsuka on Wednesday 17 August at 12. In 2025, only zero-emission passenger cars and light vans will be sold in Norway. We are not on target, especially on light vans, we are… Continue reading BIL and NBF at Arendalsuka: Is it possible to reach the 2025 targets?
Car sales in July 2022
In July, 7,247 new passenger cars were registered, 3,260 fewer (- 31.0%) than in July 2021. Among the new passenger cars, zero-emission cars had a 70.7 per cent market share in July, in the same month last year the market share was 64.1 per cent. ALL FIGURES FROM OFV Here are the main figures for… Continue reading Car sales in July 2022
Used car market falls despite electric boost
UK used car market falls -18.8% in Q2 2022 with 1,759,684 cars changing hands. First half transactions down -8.3% on last year and market now -12.8% year to date behind pre-pandemic 2019. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) see boost of 57.1% to reach one in 105 transactions. Download the used car sales report for Q2 2022… Continue reading Used car market falls despite electric boost
Bavaria launches concerted transformation networks for the automotive industry
As network partners, IG Metall Bayern and vbm are shaping the change in Bavaria’s mobility industries. Bayern Innovativ GmbH is responsible for overall coordination. Horn: “We want a social change process. Participation and qualification of employees play a key role in this.” Go to Source
Design and secure the #futureofindustry now
War, pandemic and their consequences present us with great challenges Shortages in the supply of gas and raw materials, rising energy prices, the global consequences of the corona pandemic and interrupted supply chains are particularly affecting the industrialized country of Germany. They can lead to serious economic losses and cause deep social conflicts. Russia’s attack… Continue reading Design and secure the #futureofindustry now
July LCV market down despite increasing demand for electric vehicles
Britain’s light commercial vehicle market falls -20.7% in July, the seventh consecutive month of year-on-year decline, with 18,722 new units registered. Battery electric van (BEV) registrations rise 21.2% in the month and 55.7% in year to date amid industry investment towards Net Zero, but sector’s transition still two years behind cars.1 Industry outlook revised downwards,… Continue reading July LCV market down despite increasing demand for electric vehicles
New car registrations fall as supply issues continue to bite
UK new car registrations fall -9.0% to 112,162 units as supply chain shortage continues to frustrate order fulfilment. Battery electric vehicles (BEV) buck trend, growing market share to 10.9%, but pace of growth slows. Industry outlook revised downwards, now anticipating a -2.8% fall in 2022 total new car registrations. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD… Continue reading New car registrations fall as supply issues continue to bite