With the ninth month of growth for cars and the fourth for light commercial vehicles in April under our belts, we can be optimistic that both markets are on the road to recovery. The easing of the supply chain shortages that have held back the sector for so long underpins increased confidence, leading to the first upward revision […]
The automotive industry has been no stranger to challenges recently – Brexit, Covid-19, semiconductor shortages and a cost-of-living crisis – all occurring alongside the UK’s ambitious deadline for road transport decarbonisation. The good news is that, despite all of this, the sector is on the road to recovery. New SMMT figures issued this week reveal […]
The Commercial Vehicle Show returned to the NEC this week, opening its doors to thousands of visitors who joined more than 200 exhibitors at the UK’s largest automotive trade exhibition. Given the many challenges the industry faces – economic, regulatory, and particularly the need to decarbonise at pace – the Show was timely and provided […]
Sustainability is one of the most important factors influencing decision-making for European companies. But while every second company has set concrete CO₂ targets for the future, only one-third are actively monitoring their fleet emissions. This is just one finding from Alphabet’s European Fleet Emission Monitor*. The comprehensive survey of international fleet decision-makers also highlighted a […]
With just 12 years to go until the first end of sale deadline for the UK’s predominantly diesel van and sub-26 tonne HGV markets, how we decarbonise these vital sectors will be high on the agenda at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, returning to the NEC Birmingham next week from 18 April to 20 April. It’s […]
New research released today from Alphabet (GB) has revealed that despite wanting to start the transition to electrified vehicles (EVs), some small and medium fleets are struggling to seize the opportunity – with 45% of fleet managers citing a lack of time or expertise needed to take the necessary first steps. Businesses operating small to […]
Government’s consultation on a zero-emission vehicle mandate, a watershed regulation for the UK new car and van market, is finally here. Yesterday’s long-awaited announcement is welcome, and we want regulation that gives consumers choice and affordability while also enabling manufacturers to transition sustainably and competitively. Automotive is firmly on track to drive down emissions from […]
Rail strikes regrettably delayed our flagship SMMT Electrified event which was set to take place this Thursday (now postponed to 18 September), but we didn’t let that stop us in our tracks. On Monday, we held a special Electrified Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords where we launched a new blueprint for the UK’s industrial […]
We started the week on a high, with news that the new car market posted its seventh consecutive monthly uplift in February. Deliveries grew by more than a quarter in this typically low volume pre-plate change month, as easing supply chain shortages steered registrations closer to pre-pandemic levels. The performance signposts further recovery, notably as […]
Electric Vehicle drivers in the East of England sit in longer queues and must charge their vehicles at slower speeds than the rest of the country, according to new findings from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA). Most councils in the region fell behind their own targets to install new fast EV public charge points (22kw […]
