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Best month ever for new EV registrations

Best month ever for new EV registrations

Apr 08, 2026No Comments

The UK new car market recorded a 6.6% increase in March, with 380,627 vehicles registered, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor

Vehicle production - Ellesmere Port

Vehicle production down again amid weak glo...

Mar 30, 2026No Comments

UK vehicle production recorded a sharp decline in February, underlining growing pressure on the automotive sector amid weakening global demand and ongoing structural challenges. According

Changan UK launches the innovative electric Deepal S05

Changan UK launches the innovative electric...

Feb 26, 2026Comments off

Changan UK has officially launched the Deepal S05, a new all-electric compact crossover SUV designed to combine premium styling, intelligent technology and everyday practicality in

How the Electric Freightway Project can drive forward UK net zero

‘Smart’ motorway anxiety doubles in a y...

Feb 03, 2026Comments off

There has been a sharp rise in the number of drivers who feel nervous or anxious when using so-called ‘smart’ motorways, compared to the same

Lets follow the EU & move ICE car ban to 2040

Lets follow the EU & move ICE car ban ...

Dec 10, 2025Comments off

FairFuelUK calls on the Prime Minister, via the letter shown below, to drop the 2030 ban on the sale of new diesel or petrol cars

Used car market enjoys record uptake

Used car market enjoys record uptake

Nov 10, 2025Comments off

The UK’s used car market grew by 2.8% in the third quarter to reach more than two million (2,021,265) transactions, according to the latest figures

Nexperia crisis puts carmakers at risk

Nexperia crisis puts carmakers at risk

Oct 31, 2025Comments off

The Nexperia crisis began in October 2025 when Dutch authorities escalated long-running concerns about governance at Nexperia, a Netherlands-based semiconductor manufacturer owned by China’s Wingtech.

Car production and Automotive procurement

Cyber attack hits van and car production

Oct 27, 2025Comments off

UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 51,090 units

How the Electric Freightway Project can drive forward UK net zero

Most employees choose their first new car v...

Aug 07, 2025Comments off

Analysis by Fleet Evolution has found that over 80% of eligible employees who joined one of its salary sacrifice car schemes were selecting their first

Vehicle production - Ellesmere Port

UK vehicle production constraints continue

Jun 30, 2025Comments off

UK car and commercial vehicle production fell for the fifth consecutive month in May, down -32.8% to 49,810 units, according to the latest figures published