Frankfurt am Main – After completing the explorations between the Union and the SPD, IG Metall wants to increase the pressure on the current coalition negotiations. Under the motto “My workplace. Our industrial country. Our future! ” will take several ten thousand employees nationwide next Saturday, March 15th. You are calling for a government program… Continue reading Action day: IG Metall demands modern industrial country, strong welfare state and safe jobs
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UK Automotive collaborates globally to compete globally
The UK may no longer be in the EU but our relationship with the bloc remains critically important. The issue of defence and security looks likely to dominate that relationship and rightly so but we must also remember that our sector, like many others, is integrated operationally, with, in our case, massive volumes of vehicles… Continue reading UK Automotive collaborates globally to compete globally
Making green regulation a commercial viability
This week, SMMT published its latest UK market figures for new light commercial vehicles which show a mixed picture in February, with fewer than 14,500 registered, down -19.3% on the same month last year. It is the third consecutive monthly decline and the lowest February total since 2020. There was robust uptake of LCVs up… Continue reading Making green regulation a commercial viability
Five minutes with… Liz Haselden, Director of Marketing and Operations at Aquarius IT
What will Aquarius IT have on its stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show this year? At this year’s CV Show, Aquarius IT will be showcasing our technology-led driver and fleet management solutions, and how they integrate to streamline road transport operations, enhance safety and improve communication. From plant and aggregates to heavy haulage and pallet… Continue reading Five minutes with… Liz Haselden, Director of Marketing and Operations at Aquarius IT
Government commits further £120 million to zero emission van grant
Last month, the Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed the extension of the Plug-in Van Grant for another year until April 2026, which will help more fleets and businesses switch to zero emission vans (ZEVs). The £120 million fund will offer receive grants of up to £2,500 for buying small ZEVs up to 2.5 tonnes, and… Continue reading Government commits further £120 million to zero emission van grant
Transport minister visits Wrightbus Oxfordshire factory
Wrightbus has announced it will create 50 additional jobs at its NewPower factory in Oxfordshire as it ramps up the transformation of diesel buses to electric. Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood visited NewPower facility in Bicester to see the repowering process first-hand and officially open the 40,000sq ft facility. There are already 65 people working… Continue reading Transport minister visits Wrightbus Oxfordshire factory
EMG/Gravity Media goes green with Volvo FE Electric rigid
EMG/Gravity Media has added a new Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigid into its operation, that will be used to transport equipment to support outside broadcasts across Greater London. Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East, the rigid – mounted with Bevan Group bodywork – is an addition to its 69-strong commercial vehicle fleet. The… Continue reading EMG/Gravity Media goes green with Volvo FE Electric rigid
Electric vans up as overall market contracts in February
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fall -19.3% in February to 14,476 units, in third consecutive monthly decline. Smaller vans seize demand, increasing by 55.3% to 427 units, as other segments contract. Electric van uptake grows 55.1% to 1,413 units, taking 9.7% market share – but well short of 2025’s mandated 16%. Data download Demand… Continue reading Electric vans up as overall market contracts in February
EVs account for one in four new car registrations in flat February market
New car market declines by -1.0% to 84,054 units, marking the fifth consecutive monthly drop. Rises in private and business buyer volumes offset by fall in fleet registrations. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) deliveries rise 41.7% to 21,244 units, accounting for one in four new car registrations. Data download The UK new car market fell slightly… Continue reading EVs account for one in four new car registrations in flat February market
SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN FEBRUARY 2025
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