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Chips from old washing machines? We’re not there yet

Automotive lead at KPMG, Massimilano Messina, says that the semiconductor shortage is placing a “stranglehold on production”.

registrations 7 Jun

Fleet and business new company car sales ‘driving recovery’

Fleet and business registrations grew more than twice as fast as private purchases in May, according to new figures from the SMMT.

SMMT 4 Jun

Used car sales fall 8.9% in Q1, SMMT figures show

Used car sales in the UK fell 8.9% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, figures from the SMMT show.

11 May

Covid-19 cements the importance of the car

Company car market to grow significantly after new research reports three-fold increase in drivers wanting to source their next vehicle through their employer.

registrations 6 May

Carmakers want petrol and diesel vehicle ban to start from 2035

Government told ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans, due to start from 2030, should be pushed back by five years.

electric and hybrid vehicles 4 May

Zero-emission capable cars account for a third of all models available

Zero-emissions capable cars, including electric, hybrid and fuel cell models, account for a one in three of the available models in the UK, according to the SMMT.

electric and hybrid vehicles 12 Apr

Fleet and business new car registrations up 28% in March

However, year-to date figures from the SMMT show that fleet and business registrations are still 6.4% down on last year.

registrations 6 Apr

Potential for electrification of fleet operations in UK the ‘greatest’

Fleet operations in the UK are best placed to switch their cars and vans from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles (EVs), according to Webfleet Solutions.

electric and hybrid vehicles 30 Mar

Fleets ‘better served’ by electric vehicle incentives than consumers

New figures show businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

electric and hybrid vehicles 25 Mar

Fleet and business new car registrations down by a third

Fleet and business new car registrations were down by more than a third in February as lockdown continues to depress demand, figures from the SMMT suggest.

registrations 4 Mar

SUVs account for almost half of new car registrations

SUVs accounted for 44% of all new cars sold in Europe in January, an all-time record, according to Jato Dynamics.

Jato Dynamics 25 Feb

Used car market at lowest level since 2012

The UK’s used car market fell by 14.9% in 2020, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

10 Feb

Updated: Go Ultra Low campaign to close after funding cut

Go Ultra Low – a joint industry and Government campaign – to promote the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has failed to secure additional funding.

electric and hybrid vehicles 4 Feb

New company car registrations remain depressed in January

Fleet and business new company car registrations fell by 40% in January, with 35,291 fewer registrations compared to the same month last year.

SMMT 4 Feb

Grey most popular new car colour in the UK

Grey is top shade for both petrol and diesel cars, while white most in demand for BEVs, and black for PHEVs.

registrations 18 Jan

Electric vehicle sales double year-on-year thanks to fleets

Twice as many electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in 2020 compared to the previous year, with new company car tax rates driving uptake.

electric and hybrid vehicles 7 Jan

Fleet and businesses registrations down by a third in 2020

Fleet and business new car registrations fall by 32%, with 400,000 fewer company cars registered, but fleets behind massive increase in EV new car sales.

registrations 6 Jan

Carmakers call for immediate ratification of Brexit deal

The UK’s automotive trade body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), is calling on the UK Parliament to ratify the Brexit trade agreement.

Brexit 30 Dec

Home delivery boom fuels congestion and air quality concerns

A boom in home deliveries has raised fears about congestion and the impact on air quality, according to new research from LeasePlan.

electric and hybrid vehicles 10 Dec

Fleet EV demand doubles despite Covid, says Lex Autolease

Fleets are ordering electric vehicles in increasing numbers, but the latest company car registration figures show a dramatic decline in the overall market.

electric and hybrid vehicles 7 Dec

SMMT - Page 12

Chips from old washing machines? We’re not there yet

Fleet and business new company car sales ‘driving recovery’

Used car sales fall 8.9% in Q1, SMMT figures show

Covid-19 cements the importance of the car

Carmakers want petrol and diesel vehicle ban to start from 2035

Zero-emission capable cars account for a third of all models available

Fleet and business new car registrations up 28% in March

Potential for electrification of fleet operations in UK the ‘greatest’

Fleets ‘better served’ by electric vehicle incentives than consumers

Fleet and business new car registrations down by a third

SUVs account for almost half of new car registrations

Used car market at lowest level since 2012

Updated: Go Ultra Low campaign to close after funding cut

New company car registrations remain depressed in January

Grey most popular new car colour in the UK

Electric vehicle sales double year-on-year thanks to fleets

Fleet and businesses registrations down by a third in 2020

Carmakers call for immediate ratification of Brexit deal

Home delivery boom fuels congestion and air quality concerns

Fleet EV demand doubles despite Covid, says Lex Autolease

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

SMMT - Page 12

Chips from old washing machines? We’re not there yet

Fleet and business new company car sales ‘driving recovery’

Used car sales fall 8.9% in Q1, SMMT figures show

Covid-19 cements the importance of the car

Carmakers want petrol and diesel vehicle ban to start from 2035

Zero-emission capable cars account for a third of all models available

Fleet and business new car registrations up 28% in March

Potential for electrification of fleet operations in UK the ‘greatest’

Fleets ‘better served’ by electric vehicle incentives than consumers

Fleet and business new car registrations down by a third

SUVs account for almost half of new car registrations

Used car market at lowest level since 2012

Updated: Go Ultra Low campaign to close after funding cut

New company car registrations remain depressed in January

Grey most popular new car colour in the UK

Electric vehicle sales double year-on-year thanks to fleets

Fleet and businesses registrations down by a third in 2020

Carmakers call for immediate ratification of Brexit deal

Home delivery boom fuels congestion and air quality concerns

Fleet EV demand doubles despite Covid, says Lex Autolease

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market