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Fleets divided over future of diesel and petrol vehicles

Fleet decision-makers are split over when the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans should be phased out, or whether it should happen at all.

28 Oct

Registrations of fleet vehicles up 8.6% YOY

87% of vehicles sold first-time at Manheim in September as demand for stock exceeded supply in September wholesale market.

15 Oct

Expected increase in new car registrations 'fails to materialise'

Fleet and business new car registrations declined by 2.6% in the first three quarters of the year, new figures from the SMMT show.

4 Oct

Brexit: Fleets urged to plan for 'no-deal' scenario

Fleets are being urged to put a disaster recovery plan in place in order to prepare for every eventuality ahead of October 31.

30 Sep

European automotive industry unites against no-deal Brexit

The European automotive industry has made a united call for the UK and the EU to avoid a ‘no deal’ Brexit, fearing it will cause mass disruption and increase the cost of cars.

23 Sep

EV boom not enough to stem registration decline in August

New car registrations declined by -1.6% in August, despite a surge in demand for electric cars.

5 Sep

Strong demand for used hybrid cars, says SMMT

Demand for petrol and diesel models declined in the second quarter, down by 3.7% and 2.5% respectively, but still made up 98.3% of the market, according to the SMMT.

14 Aug

Fleet and business new car registrations fall in July

SMMT claims that political and economic uncertainty, and confusion over future Government policy on different fuel types, is damaging business confidence.

5 Aug

SMMT warns no-deal Brexit presents “existential threat” to automotive industry

A no-deal Brexit “presents an existential threat” to the UK’s automotive industry, the SMMT has warned new Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

29 Jul

Government targets particulate matter from fleet cars

UK Government calls for action to tackle particulate matter released from tyres and brakes

11 Jul

New company car registrations fall again in June

Fleet and business registrations declined for the second month in a row, while the overall new car market was down for the fourth successive month, says the SMMT.

5 Jul

Recalls an issue for used car market, says VRA

The Vehicle Remarking Association (VRA) is warning that outstanding manufacturer recalls in the used car market could attract the interest of Trading Standards.

4 Jul

Brexit: ‘No deal’ could cost UK car industry £70m a day

Trade body SMMT warns the next Prime Minister ‘no deal’ Brexit could cost the UK auto industry up to £70m a day in tariffs and delays to parts at the border.

26 Jun

Carmakers ‘delay electric vehicles to cash-in on SUVs’

European NGO Transport and Environment makes claim after EU’s environmental watchdog shows new car average emission rise.

25 Jun

Fleet and business registrations decline in May

SMMT figures also show that plug-in hybrid registrations were down by more than 40% in May.

5 Jun

CV Show 2019: electric trucks and vans grab attention

Manufacturers take opportunity to demonstrate advances they are making towards clearing the air at Birmingham NEC event

3 Jun

National travel survey: half want hybrid car

A Government survey shows almost half of drivers (48%) are likely to opt for an ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) to replace their current car.

29 May

Demand increases for used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric cars

The UK’s used car market was stable in the first quarter, down just 0.6%, according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

16 May

New plug-in hybrid car registrations decline by a third

Overall, the alternative fuel vehicle market rose by 12.7% in April, but zero emission-capable plug-in hybrids fell by 34%, says the SMMT.

7 May

Lack of clarity on Brexit 'utterly unacceptable', says SMMT

A ‘no deal’ Brexit may have been avoided for now, but uncertainty over the UK’s future relationship with the EU is taking its toll on the car industry.

2 May

SMMT - Page 15

Fleets divided over future of diesel and petrol vehicles

Registrations of fleet vehicles up 8.6% YOY

Expected increase in new car registrations 'fails to materialise'

Brexit: Fleets urged to plan for 'no-deal' scenario

European automotive industry unites against no-deal Brexit

EV boom not enough to stem registration decline in August

Strong demand for used hybrid cars, says SMMT

Fleet and business new car registrations fall in July

SMMT warns no-deal Brexit presents “existential threat” to automotive industry

Government targets particulate matter from fleet cars

New company car registrations fall again in June

Recalls an issue for used car market, says VRA

Brexit: ‘No deal’ could cost UK car industry £70m a day

Carmakers ‘delay electric vehicles to cash-in on SUVs’

Fleet and business registrations decline in May

CV Show 2019: electric trucks and vans grab attention

National travel survey: half want hybrid car

Demand increases for used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric cars

New plug-in hybrid car registrations decline by a third

Lack of clarity on Brexit 'utterly unacceptable', says SMMT

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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 15

Fleets divided over future of diesel and petrol vehicles

Registrations of fleet vehicles up 8.6% YOY

Expected increase in new car registrations 'fails to materialise'

Brexit: Fleets urged to plan for 'no-deal' scenario

European automotive industry unites against no-deal Brexit

EV boom not enough to stem registration decline in August

Strong demand for used hybrid cars, says SMMT

Fleet and business new car registrations fall in July

SMMT warns no-deal Brexit presents “existential threat” to automotive industry

Government targets particulate matter from fleet cars

New company car registrations fall again in June

Recalls an issue for used car market, says VRA

Brexit: ‘No deal’ could cost UK car industry £70m a day

Carmakers ‘delay electric vehicles to cash-in on SUVs’

Fleet and business registrations decline in May

CV Show 2019: electric trucks and vans grab attention

National travel survey: half want hybrid car

Demand increases for used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric cars

New plug-in hybrid car registrations decline by a third

Lack of clarity on Brexit 'utterly unacceptable', says SMMT

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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