Electra has launched new 7.5-tonne and 9.2-tonne eCargo platforms, expanding its electric line-up below the proven 12-tonne model. The new platforms feature full-size cabs, ensuring enhanced ergonomics, more space, and greater comfort for both drivers and crews, making them suited to urban stop/start operations, municipal collections, and a wide range of commercial applications. This builds… Continue reading Electra launches two new eCargo platforms
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SMMT International Update October 2025
Significant milestone for UK trade Frances Woodman, International Manager, shares about upcoming activities for the October edition of the SMMT International Update. Last month, SMMT’s annual Trade Report marked a significant milestone – five years since Brexit – with the UK automotive sector having demonstrated remarkable resilience, boasting £115 billion in trade in 2024. The latest updates… Continue reading SMMT International Update October 2025
EU wants to tighten Stahl-Zölle: Signs for unfair trade-good news for employees
Frankfurt am Main-The EU Commission today presented stricter trade protection instruments to support the European steel industry. IG Metall welcomes the plans as a big step in the right direction. In order to secure the jobs sustainably, in addition to a robust trade policy, additional industrial policy impulses are needed, the union warns. “With the… Continue reading EU wants to tighten Stahl-Zölle: Signs for unfair trade-good news for employees
New van demand dips slightly in September but best month ever for EV uptake
UK new LCV market falls slightly by -2.1% in September, with 47,418 units registered. Electric van uptake surges by 41.1% to deliver best ever month for volume uptake, while taking 8.9% market share. YTD EV demand up by half (55.9%) but still falling short of year’s 16% market share target. Data download UK deliveries of… Continue reading New van demand dips slightly in September but best month ever for EV uptake
September new car market delivers record number of EVs
New car market rises by 13.7% to reach 312,891 units – the best September performance since 2020. Manufacturer investments and model choice, complemented by new Electric Car Grant, deliver 72,779 new battery electric vehicles – the highest ever monthly volume and, when combined with hybrids, means electrified vehicles comprise the majority of registrations. Overall market… Continue reading September new car market delivers record number of EVs
New Members – September
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 – September
SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN SEPTEMBER 2025
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Better working conditions instead of higher age limits!
+++ The expert opinion and the demand for a pension linked to life expectancy with 70+ of the “Scientific Counseling Circle” by Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reich comments commented on IG Metall-Social Director Hans-Jürgen Urban +++ October 6, 20256. 10. 2025 “Germany is not Denmark. Comparisons of different social and solidarity systems inevitably lag.… Continue reading Better working conditions instead of higher age limits!
Motor vehicle tax exemption for e-cars: important signal, but not sufficient
“Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has today made it clear that the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars should be extended by 2035. This is a good, albeit long overdue signal-but it is not enough to stabilize the automotive industry and to secure jobs in the industry. The Federal Government must now take all the… Continue reading Motor vehicle tax exemption for e-cars: important signal, but not sufficient
Speedy delivery of supply chain support needed
Following the cyber incident affecting the UK’s largest automotive employer, the focus is now on restarting full production in a safe and secure manner – while safeguarding the wider supply chain which has been severely impacted. We know JLR is working around the clock to return to full operations as quickly as possible and it was positive news this week… Continue reading Speedy delivery of supply chain support needed