SMMT renews calls for urgent ZEV Mandate review
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has again stressed the need for an urgent review of the ZEV Mandate. It has argued that targets don’t cut emissions, electric vehicle […]
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Light commercial vehicle market on road to recovery
The new light commercial vehicle market rose 3.6% in May to 23,620 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). LCV growth was driven by increased demand […]
NFDA urges government to accelerate ZEV Mandate review
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has joined other industry stakeholders lobbying for an urgent review of the ZEV Mandate. The government is not planning to announce results of its […]
ZEV Mandate risking ‘catastrophic’ consequences
The government has been urged to bring forward its ZEV Mandate review by a year or risk catastrophic consequences for UK automotive. It plans to publish its ZEV Mandate review […]
Rowley Spraybooths unveils new energy saving solution
Rowley Spraybooths has released a new energy saving solution to help bodyshops cut costs within their workshops. Its new EAS Energy Assessment Service has been developed in response to rising […]
Low emission zones raise £250m in 20025
Low emission zones raised more than £250m last year, according to a Freedom of Information request by WhatCar? It found that £147m was raised through fees with a further £103m […]
SMMT marks decade of electric vehicle development
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has highlighted the progress in electric vehicle development in the UK market in the last decade. Its figures reveal that while just 14 […]
New MOT rules for electric vans set for 1 June
The government has announced that new MOT rules for electric vans weighing 3.5 to 4.25 tonnes will come into force on 1 June. The reforms mean that new electric vans […]
LCV Decarbonisation Report reveals rapid adoption rates
Electric vehicle adoption in the light commercial vehicle sector has moved from early adoption to full deployment, according to the LCV Decarbonisation Report. Published by the Commercial Vehicle Show, the […]
ARIES standard attracting widespread industry backing
ARIES has reported that more than 70% of the UK automotive aftermarket has now committed to its standard. Meanwhile, 50% have already established verified carbon reduction plans. ARIES (the Accident […]
HGV registrations slow in first quarter – SMMT
New HGV registrations fell by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It has reported that 9,471 new trucks joining UK […]
Greenfleet webinar to focus on fleet decarbonisation
Greenfleet will host a webinar on 16 April examining the challenges and opportunities of fleet decarbonisation. The webinar, Decarbonising Commercial Vehicles, will bring together industry experts to explore practical strategies for […]