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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Unite warns that ZEV Mandate puts jobs at risk
The Unite union has warned that current ZEV Mandate targets are putting automotive jobs in the UK at risk. It believes existing targets are fundamentally flawed and called on the […]
New car sales hit post-pandemic high – SMMT
New car sales in the May hit their highest levels since before the pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported a […]
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 […]
Electric vehicle regulations named top fleet challenge
New research has identified the key challenges facing fleets in the next three years, with electric vehicle regulations the number one issue. According to the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility […]
SMMT warns against new ZEV Mandate targets for HGVs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned the government against introducing stricter ZEV Mandate targets for HGVs. The government is preparing new regulations around zero emissions for the […]
New LCV sales stutter in March, SMMT figures reveal
The UK’s new LCV sales decreased by 3.4% in March to 49,505 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). New pickup registrations were down 54% to […]
ZEV Mandate review ‘must happen now’ – SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned the government that the UK automotive industry can not subsidise the ZEV Mandate indefinitely. It revealed at last week’s SMMT Electrified […]
ZEV Mandate impacting residual values of EVs
New research has warned that the ZEV Mandate will continue to drive down residual values of electric vehicles. According to Indicata’s latest Market Watch, the ZEV Mandate is now the […]
ZEV Mandate targets achievable in 2026, say dealers
New research has found that 57% of dealers believe ZEV Mandate targets will be met this year. The ZEV Mandate stipulates that 33% of new cars sold in 2026 must […]
Electric car sales to reach 580,000 in 2026
Electric car sales in the UK are expected to increase to 580,000 this year, representing 29% of all new car sales. This is a 5.6% increase on 2025, when 473,348 […]