The latest SMMT data published this week shows the UK’s new car market moved in the right direction in May, with a return to overall growth and EV uptake on the rise – but bolder ambition is needed to drive the economic growth and decarbonisation the country needs. Indeed, last month’s uplift was just the… Continue reading Spending Review can renew EV ambitions
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30 limited edition Volvo FH Aero trucks to go on sale
Volvo Trucks has launched its first special edition model in the UK & Ireland for five years with the Volvo FH Aero ‘Euro NCAP’ Special Edition – limited to only 30 examples. Finished in a black, yellow and gold livery, the vehicle celebrates the five star rating secured by the FH Aero in last year’s… Continue reading 30 limited edition Volvo FH Aero trucks to go on sale
Unblocking the market for the latest LCVs
Today SMMT published the UK’s latest market data for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs), showing 22,796 vans, 4x4s and pick-ups joined UK roads in May – a decline of 11.8% on the same month year. It is the market’s sixth monthly fall in a row as weak business confidence means fleets continue to hold back… Continue reading Unblocking the market for the latest LCVs
Five minutes with… Carlos Rodrigues, Managing Director, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland
What do you think are the major challenges for the CV industry at the moment? The commercial vehicle sector faces complex challenges that affect every part of the value chain, from suppliers and manufacturers to dealers and operators. Rapid advances in technology, the push for decarbonisation and the need to stay competitive are reshaping how… Continue reading Five minutes with… Carlos Rodrigues, Managing Director, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland
Commercial vehicle contract hire company Vertellus supplies MJD Group with 30 new Renault trucks
MJD Group has added 30 new Renault Trucks T480 turbo compound tractor units to its fleet. Supplied by Vertellus, in collaboration with its shareholder partner Renault Truck Commercials’ Rental Plus, the trucks will be used across MJD’s blue-chip customer deliveries such as Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Tarmac and Amazon. The contract hire agreement comes with Renault Trucks’ Optifleet… Continue reading Commercial vehicle contract hire company Vertellus supplies MJD Group with 30 new Renault trucks
Days until driving licence rules change for zero emissions vans
New driving licence rules will come into effect this month allowing holders of a standard category B licence to drive zero emission vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes, without the need for an additional five hours training. The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles confirmed the change will take effect from 10 June, increasing the current 3.5-tonne limit to account for… Continue reading Days until driving licence rules change for zero emissions vans
SMMT International Update June 2025
Partnerships and deals strengthen UK relationships Frances Woodman, International Manager, shares about upcoming activities for the June edition of the SMMT International Update. SMMT is always monitoring new markets and events that can enhance our international programme and give UK automotive businesses the opportunities they need to grow. Thailand is a recent example, with SMMT… Continue reading SMMT International Update June 2025
SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MAY 2025
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Changes of cars per brand – May 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: 03 June 2025 Reference of data of the data: May 2025 Analysis by brand of enrollments in Italy of cars. Download Annex: 02 brand_maggio 2025_683F0E647EE8B.PDF To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: brand, cars, enrollments, 2025, May Go to source
Registration of cars for groups – May 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: 03 June 2025 Reference of data of the data: May 2025 Analysis for brand and group of registrations in Italy of cars. Download Annex: 03 groups May 2025_683F0E44D3977.pdf To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: group, cars, enrollments, 2025, May Go to source