New car registrations edge up in October – SMMT
New car registrations rose 0.5% to 144,948 units in October, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to fleets fell 1.5% but this […]
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New diesel vehicles decline by 66% in a decade
A new study has revealed a sharp decline in the number of new diesel vehicles on the UK market. According to research carried out by CarGurus, only 57 new diesel […]
AA calls for used electric car incentives
A new report has urged the government to introduce financial incentives for used electric car buyers to help the UK meet net zero targets. About 90% of all private vehicle […]
NFDA submits Autumn Budget proposal
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to address key automotive issues when it delivers its Autumn Budget next month. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is […]
Rise in electric vehicle sales drives new car growth
A sharp rise in electric vehicle sales drove a 13.7% increase in new car sales in September, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]
UK van fleets upbeat for the future
Nearly a third of UK van fleets are predicting growth in the next three years, with only 13% predicting a decrease. This is according to research by Arval Mobility Observatory […]
New van sales set for 11% decline in 2025
Cox Automotive is predicting an 11% fall in new van sales this year and a 0.9% decline in used van registrations. The figures have been revealed in its first forecasts […]
New cars sales down despite EV and hybrid growth
New car sales in the UK fell by two per cent in August to 82,908 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Fleet sales accounted for 59% […]
New car sales tipped for 2025 uptick
The latest forecast from Cox Automotive is predicting that new car sales will exceed two million units this year. It is predicting 2,035,750 new car sales during 2025, which is […]
Electric van and truck grant extended
The electric van and truck grant will be extended for another year from April 2026, the government has announced. The grant was extended until April 2026 this year, with discounts […]
EVA England opens EV survey to all drivers
EVA England has launched its annual survey to gauge the feelings of motorists towards electric vehicles. For the first time the survey is now also open to drivers of hybrid, […]
UK fleets demand wider EV choices
The electrification of UK fleets is being held up by a lack of light commercial vehicle options, according to new research. FleetCheck found that while there were a variety of […]