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Grey still Britain’s top new car colour but blue bounces up the charts

Grey cements its place as Britain’s most popular new car colour for seventh year, with black holding steady in second. Blue takes third place on podium for first time since 2010. Green car volumes reach highest since 2004, reflecting ‘green’ powertrain trend. Pink is Britain’s least popular car colour, comprising just 0.007% of all registrations,… Continue reading Grey still Britain’s top new car colour but blue bounces up the charts

UNRAE regulation

Who is UNRAE UNRAE is the Association that represents foreign manufacturers operating on the Italian market of cars, commercial and industrial vehicles, buses and caravans and motorhomes. Who we are Structure President General Manager Association Bodies Institutional Relations Statute Code of Ethics Go to Source

Commercial vehicle registrations – December 2024

Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 14 January 2025 Data reference period: December 2024 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 t)  Download attachment: Trucks December 2024_67864bdf87d20.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: 2024, trucks, registrations, commercial vehicles,… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – December 2024

Anyone who doesn’t believe in green steel is promoting the end of the steel industry in Germany

“Anyone who doesn’t believe in green steel is promoting the end of the steel industry in Germany – with fatal effects far beyond the industry. We would lose tens of thousands of jobs and become dangerously dependent, especially on China, for one of the most important raw materials. I invite the CDU chairman to explain… Continue reading Anyone who doesn’t believe in green steel is promoting the end of the steel industry in Germany

SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN DECEMBER 2024

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The economy does not heal with sick employees

Hans-Jürgen Urban comments on Allianz boss Oliver Bäte’s demands for a reintroduction of waiting days in the event of illness January 6, 20256. 1, 2025 Hans-Jürgen Urban, board member of IG Metall responsible for health protection and social policy: “Accusing employees of making people sick is outrageous and fatal. Anyone who takes maternity leave out… Continue reading The economy does not heal with sick employees

Electric van demand static in 2024 despite biggest overall market in three years

Number of new light commercial vehicles joining UK roads up 3.0% to 351,834 units in 2024. More demand for new vans but fewer 4x4s and pick-ups registered as double-cab tax hike looms. 2024 EV share static at 6.3% despite near 20% uplift in choice of zero emission models. Review of regulation must urgently reflect van-specific… Continue reading Electric van demand static in 2024 despite biggest overall market in three years

Record EV market share but weak private demand frustrates ambition

New car registrations reach 1.953 million in 2024 with market up 2.6% year on year. EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but figure still below mandated levels. Private consumer demand contracts to levels last seen in pandemic with just one in 10 private buyers going electric in 2024. Industry welcomes review… Continue reading Record EV market share but weak private demand frustrates ambition

New Members – December

02 January 2025 #SMMT News 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… Continue reading New Members – December