Automotive innovation is accelerating quickly across the UK so there is no time to get cold feet and fall behind – and refrigeration unit makers are joining the race in increasing numbers, providing sophisticated solutions for temperature-controlled transport operators to enhance efficiency while cutting environmental impacts. Indeed, the most forward thinking hauliers in the sector… Continue reading Keeping cool: decarbonisation of refrigerated transport
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Wales urged to increase bus speeds and cut journey times
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has delivered a manifesto for change to the Welsh Parliament calling for urgent town planning measures to reduce bus journey times. Its Driving Wales Forward document is a cross-party call for investment, ahead of May’s Senedd elections, to create the conditions for public transport to prosper. In its manifesto, CPT Cymru… Continue reading Wales urged to increase bus speeds and cut journey times
Building work starts at Gridserve eHGV charging hubs
Building work has started at two of the seven proposed public eHGV charging locations in Gridserve’s Electric Freightway programme. The firm’s first eHGV charging hubs at Extra Baldock, on J10 of the A1(M), and Moto Exeter, at J30 of the M5, are due to open in December. These services station locations, which are on key… Continue reading Building work starts at Gridserve eHGV charging hubs
Stahlgipfel: “Implement agreements quickly and take responsibility!”
“Today we reached a common understanding and made concrete agreements. The steel industry’s problems have not suddenly been solved – that was not to be expected. But we are a good step further. This summit sends a clear message: We want and need a strong steel industry in Germany and Europe with good and secure… Continue reading Stahlgipfel: “Implement agreements quickly and take responsibility!”
SMMT International Update November 2025
From Prague to Paris Simon Winterbottom, International Manager, shares about international activities for the November edition of the SMMT International Update. This week, SMMT is taking a delegation of UK companies on a trade mission to the CEE Automotive Supply Chain in Olomouc, Czech Republic, to explore supply chain opportunities covering the wider Central and… Continue reading SMMT International Update November 2025
New car market holds steady in October but new tax policy threatens market decline
New car market rises 0.5% to 144,948 units as battery electric cars take 25.4% market share. Latest industry outlook anticipates overall market to breach two million units this year for the first time since 2019. Sector calls on government to abandon plans to scrap Employee Car Ownership Schemes, which would throw market into decline with… Continue reading New car market holds steady in October but new tax policy threatens market decline
New Members – October
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 – October
New van market falls in October as electric uptake dips
New light commercial vehicle registrations decline by -15.1% in October to 22,896 units. Battery electric van (BEV) uptake also down, by -5.8%, in first decline for 13 months. Year-to-date BEV demand still up 47.4% but urgent action needed to deliver mandated ambition. Data download UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by -15.1%… Continue reading New van market falls in October as electric uptake dips
Equal money for equal work – IG Metall demands a fair law
Frankfurt am Main – On Equal Pay Day on November 4th, IG Metall is calling for a rapid and employee-friendly implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. This must be implemented into national law by the beginning of June 2026. In a few days, on November 7th, the responsible commission will hand over its report… Continue reading Equal money for equal work – IG Metall demands a fair law
Market structure – October 2025
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 03 November 2025 Data reference period: October 2025 Analysis of the structure of the Italian car market with details by fuel supply, user, segment, bodywork and geographical area. Download attachment: 04 Market structure October 2025_6908d5391a9d5.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: registrations,… Continue reading Market structure – October 2025