Today SMMT has published the light commercial vehicle registration figures for August with 14,365 new vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads, down -13.3% on last year. The contraction means volumes have fallen every month this year. However, it’s difficult to draw conclusions from just August alone, as it is normally a quieter month ahead… Continue reading A quiet market month ahead of a crucial September
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First Bus builds battery storage site at Hampshire depot
First Bus has built a new battery storage facility at its Hoeford depot in Hampshire that will store surplus electricity so it can be distributed back into the country’s power network at peak times. Batteries which have reached the end of their useful bus life can be removed from the company’s vehicles and used for… Continue reading First Bus builds battery storage site at Hampshire depot
Electric van demand doubles as overall market shrinks again
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) market contraction continues with -13.3% decline in August. Demand doubles (109.5%) for battery electric vans (BEVs), which pushes share to new high of 13.0%. Year-to-date BEV share rises to 9.1% but still far below mandated ambition of 16% for 2025, with steep ground to recover. Data download UK demand for… Continue reading Electric van demand doubles as overall market shrinks again
@VW Group: Strong portfolio, new clarity: Audi at IAA Mobility010564
The spirit of a new beginning defines Audi’s presence at IAA Mobility. Following a period of rapid model launches during the last 18 months, the brand is set to make a bold statement at one of the world’s most important automotive trade shows. Alongside the public debut of the new Audi Q3 Sportback e-hybrid 200… Continue reading @VW Group: Strong portfolio, new clarity: Audi at IAA Mobility010564
German FAZ: “We have to fight as an industry with massive headings” 009907
FAZ+Volkswagen boss Blume: “We have to fight as an industry with massive counter-winds” 04.09.2025, 14: 22 reading time: 9 min. Image description of the fold-out difficult years, VW blows again. CEO Oliver Blume and brand board member Thomas Schäfer on cheap electric cars, the Dax descent from Porsche and the question of why it saves… Continue reading German FAZ: “We have to fight as an industry with massive headings” 009907
Automatic Trap Company Offers a Smart Defense to Avoid Up to $15,000 in Vehicle Repairs from Rodent Damage with Humane and Non-Toxic Self-Resetting Trap Solutions
Most people focus on protecting their homes from mice and rats, but rodents pose a serious and extremely costly threat to vehicles – especially engines and electrical systems. A recent survey shows 49.8% of people have personally or known of someone that had vehicle damage from rodents. SONOMA, Calif., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Automatic Trap… Continue reading Automatic Trap Company Offers a Smart Defense to Avoid Up to $15,000 in Vehicle Repairs from Rodent Damage with Humane and Non-Toxic Self-Resetting Trap Solutions
Customers Can Now Buy the 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback in San Juan, PR
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shoppers looking to purchase the versatile and sporty 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback in San Juan, Puerto Rico, should visit Flagship Mazda. San Juan drivers have a new reason to get excited as the 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback is now available at Flagship Mazda, bringing refined style, advanced tech and… Continue reading Customers Can Now Buy the 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback in San Juan, PR
India’s EV story is just 3–4 years old, but charging infrastructure is catching up: Exicom CEO
While EV adoption is rising, charging infrastructure remains a concern due to power availability and policy unpredictability. India’s electric vehicle journey is gathering pace, but charging infrastructure continues to be a key concern for consumers. In a recent conversation with The Times of India Auto, Anant Nahata, CEO of Exicom, spoke about the evolving landscape,… Continue reading India’s EV story is just 3–4 years old, but charging infrastructure is catching up: Exicom CEO
Emission Control Catalyst Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 84.76 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 6.96% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
Stringent government regulations on vehicle emissions, rising industrial pollution, and growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles are driving the Emission Control Catalyst Market. However, high production costs and the volatility of precious metal prices pose restraints, impacting overall market expansion. JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Emission Control Catalyst Market Size is… Continue reading Emission Control Catalyst Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 84.76 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 6.96% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
Gray Opens New Atlanta Office to Anchor Long-Term Growth in the Southeast
Expansion builds on decades of customer demand and a portfolio that includes recent large-scale projects for global manufacturers ATLANTA, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gray, a fully integrated design-builder, is excited to open Gray Atlanta, a new office in the region, to strengthen its presence in the Southeast and provide more direct support for industrial… Continue reading Gray Opens New Atlanta Office to Anchor Long-Term Growth in the Southeast