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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

Q1 used car sales surpass two million for first time since 2019

Used car market surpasses two million units in Q1 for first time since pre-pandemic 2019. Performance caps nine successive quarters of growth as new car market’s gradual recovery fuels availability. Battery electric car sales rise by more than half to reach record volume and market share. Data download The UK’s used car market started the… Continue reading Q1 used car sales surpass two million for first time since 2019

SMMT International Update May 2025

A crucial time to strengthen global relationships Matt Smith, Head of International, shares about upcoming activities for the May edition of the SMMT International Update. The United States is the second-largest export market for UK vehicle exporters, so the imposition of tariffs is of huge concern. Tariffs threaten not only the flow of finished vehicles… Continue reading SMMT International Update May 2025

Five minutes with… Andrew French, B2B Sales Director, UK & Ireland, Michelin

Michelin is a pioneer in the field of tyre retreading with more than 100 years of experience. How has the UK played a critical role in this? Eight in ten Michelin retreaded tyres fitted to commercial and passenger vehicle fleets in the UK and Ireland are produced in our factory in Stoke-on-Trent. We have a… Continue reading Five minutes with… Andrew French, B2B Sales Director, UK & Ireland, Michelin