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Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

New laws introduced that will allow drivers to use remote control parking and other advanced driving assistance (ADAS) systems on British roads.

17 May

Self-driving car report looks at delays in handover

Findings from the Venturer self-driving car trial, published in a new report by Axa Insurance UK and law firm Burges Salmon, highlight potential dangers.

14 May

SMMT partners with key manufacturers to launch Future Mobility Challenge

The SMMT has launched a new initiative to spawn partnerships, investments and acquisitions between leading automotive brands and technology start-ups and SMEs.

9 May

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

The Department for Transport (DfT) has dismissed reports that it is planning a ban on the sale of certain hybrids from 2040.

8 May

Fleets urged to check vehicle safety recalls or face severe penalties

The SMMT, together with the DVSA, is calling on UK fleet operators to join the millions of consumers who have checked if their vehicles have an outstanding safety recall.

8 May

Diesel sales fall as drivers consider an electric vehicle for next car

Diesel is no longer the dominant fuel for fleets, with petrol now the powertrain of choice for company car drivers, newly released sales data reveals.

8 May

New car registrations grow 10.4% in April

New car registrations grew 10.4% in April, including a 0.9% growth in fleet.

4 May

SMMT reports 13.3% drop in UK car production in March

UK car production experienced a 13.3% decline year on year in March, according to figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

26 Apr

Stats show drivers need EV education

By John Lawrence, managing director of CLM

23 Apr

Mitsubishi Outlander remains the most popular electric vehicle on UK roads

The most common plug-in vehicle on UK roads is still the Mitsubishi Outlander, according the to the latest DVLA data.

16 Apr

Diesel new car demand down by a third as fleet and business registrations also fall

Demand for diesel new cars dropped by more than a third in March, while fleet and business registrations fell by 15%, according to the SMMT.

5 Apr

SMMT outlines priority to secure post-Brexit investment in automotive sector

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has set out its priorities for the future of the UK automotive industry.

29 Mar

Fears that CO2MPAS figures will increase BIK and NIC

‘Real-world’ emissions conversion tool, which changes a new WLTP value into an NEDC figure for tax purposes, increases CO2 values by 10% or between 10-15g/km on average.

26 Mar

Auto industry calls for clarity ahead of EU summit

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on Brexit negotiators to avert disastrous implications to the automotive supply chain.

19 Mar

Average new car CO2 emissions rise to 118g/km, says Jato

Average CO2 emissions generated by new cars in Europe have increased for the first time in 10 years.

7 Mar

Diesel new car registrations fall again, says SMMT

The demand for petrol and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) continues to rise, but registrations of diesel cars declined 23.5% in February, says the SMMT.

5 Mar

Average new car CO2 emissions increase for the first time since records began

The Government is being warned that that the anti-diesel agenda and the slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean the auto industry misses CO2 targets in 2021.

27 Feb

UK used car market remained strong in 2017

The UK’s used car market fell by just 1.1% compared with the previous year, as more than 8.1 million models changed hands, according to the SMMT.

15 Feb

Fleets urged to fit Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to all vehicles

An expected announcement in March on new legislation mandating the latest safety technologies has now been delayed until May.

12 Feb

Dramatic decline in diesel new car registrations continues

The demand for petrol and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) rose in January, but failed to offset a 25.6% fall in new diesel registrations, according to SMMT.

5 Feb

SMMT - Page 18

Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

Self-driving car report looks at delays in handover

SMMT partners with key manufacturers to launch Future Mobility Challenge

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

Fleets urged to check vehicle safety recalls or face severe penalties

Diesel sales fall as drivers consider an electric vehicle for next car

New car registrations grow 10.4% in April

SMMT reports 13.3% drop in UK car production in March

Stats show drivers need EV education

Mitsubishi Outlander remains the most popular electric vehicle on UK roads

Diesel new car demand down by a third as fleet and business registrations also fall

SMMT outlines priority to secure post-Brexit investment in automotive sector

Fears that CO2MPAS figures will increase BIK and NIC

Auto industry calls for clarity ahead of EU summit

Average new car CO2 emissions rise to 118g/km, says Jato

Diesel new car registrations fall again, says SMMT

Average new car CO2 emissions increase for the first time since records began

UK used car market remained strong in 2017

Fleets urged to fit Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to all vehicles

Dramatic decline in diesel new car registrations continues

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SMMT - Page 18

Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

Self-driving car report looks at delays in handover

SMMT partners with key manufacturers to launch Future Mobility Challenge

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

Fleets urged to check vehicle safety recalls or face severe penalties

Diesel sales fall as drivers consider an electric vehicle for next car

New car registrations grow 10.4% in April

SMMT reports 13.3% drop in UK car production in March

Stats show drivers need EV education

Mitsubishi Outlander remains the most popular electric vehicle on UK roads

Diesel new car demand down by a third as fleet and business registrations also fall

SMMT outlines priority to secure post-Brexit investment in automotive sector

Fears that CO2MPAS figures will increase BIK and NIC

Auto industry calls for clarity ahead of EU summit

Average new car CO2 emissions rise to 118g/km, says Jato

Diesel new car registrations fall again, says SMMT

Average new car CO2 emissions increase for the first time since records began

UK used car market remained strong in 2017

Fleets urged to fit Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to all vehicles

Dramatic decline in diesel new car registrations continues

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