The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed a Scottish government announcement that the speed limit for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) on Scotland’s trunk roads is to be increased to 50mph. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced that the government will be starting the parliamentary process to alter the trunk road limit following a public consultation.… Continue reading RHA welcomes Scotland’s 50mph HGV limit
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VEV partners with Mercedes-Benz TruckCharge
VEV has announced that it is to partner with the Mercedes-Benz TruckCharge consultancy service, designed to help customers decarbonise their operations. Supported by energy trader, Vitol, VEV will provide the vehicle manufacturer with its proprietary VEV-IQ software platform – a system that integrates vehicles, charging infrastructure and power management through a single, operator portal. TruckCharge… Continue reading VEV partners with Mercedes-Benz TruckCharge
TPS doubles number of parts delivery fleet EVs
The parts business of Volkswagen Group UK, TPS, has doubled the volume of EVs in its 680-strong fleet over the past 12 months. This follows successful pilots with Cupra Born and Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo models, meaning more than one in ten vehicles on the TPS fleet is now electric. Across the UK’s 83 TPS… Continue reading TPS doubles number of parts delivery fleet EVs
IG Metall: EU Commission with the right proposals, industry now has a duty
Frankfurt am Main – The EU Commission has responded to the difficult situation in the automotive industry with a comprehensive package. The proposal contains many elements that IG Metall has called for and suggested in recent months. The revision of the CO2 regulation combines flexibility in the forms of propulsion with maintaining the climate targets.… Continue reading IG Metall: EU Commission with the right proposals, industry now has a duty
IG Metall on the establishment of the pension commission
Christiane Benner, first chairwoman of IG Metall, comments on the establishment of the pension commission December 17, 202517. 12, 2025 Christiane Benner, first chairwoman of IG Metall, comments on the establishment of the pension commission: “The pension commission set up today is faced with major tasks: to unite and be united where there is still… Continue reading IG Metall on the establishment of the pension commission
IG Metall to extend the period of receipt of short-time work benefits
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, on the extension of the duration of the short-time working allowance: December 17, 202517. 12, 2025 “In short and sweet – short-time work benefits are coming. This creates security for our colleagues in uncertain times. We very much welcome this important bridge over economic downturns. Many people in… Continue reading IG Metall to extend the period of receipt of short-time work benefits
IG Metall on the EU Commission’s plans
“There is a clear idea on the table as to how things should continue from 2035. Everything that follows now must secure jobs and strengthen industrial structures, especially among suppliers. The automotive industry has long complained that the 2035 target is a brake. Now that this brake has been released, we must move forward at… Continue reading IG Metall on the EU Commission’s plans
November 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in November 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading November 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT statement on South Korea free trade deal
SMMT statement on South Korea free trade deal Agreement of an upgraded UK-South Korea FTA is great news and something for which the industry has long called. South Korea remains a crucial market for UK automotive exports, with South Korean car marques being some of the most popular in Britain so there is great potential… Continue reading SMMT statement on South Korea free trade deal
Commercial vehicle registrations – November 2025
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 15 December 2025 Data reference period: November 2025 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 t) To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: 2025, Italy, commercial vehicles, registrations, trucks, November Go to Source