Trade Associations

SMMT Connected 2024

Self-driving vehicles – in our own back y...

Mar 18, 2024Comments off

The transition to connected and automated mobility promises a phenomenal future. It will not just revolutionise motoring by enabling a hands-free experience but deliver unprecedented

Van Manufacturing

Van market delivers best February performan...

Mar 06, 2024Comments off

UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 2.2% in February to 17,934 units, marking 14 months of consecutive growth, according to the

Vehicle exhaust

Carbon reporting becoming bigger part of fl...

Mar 04, 2024Comments off

Carbon reporting is becoming a bigger part of everyday fleet management, says the Association of Fleet Professionals – with two significant developments in 2024 potentially

Car being charged

‘Fair tax for a fair transition’...

Mar 01, 2024Comments off

The automotive industry is calling for the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to put the UK’s shift to electric vehicles back in the fast

Isuzu 7.5 tipper truck

Isuzu truck UK leads 7.5-tonne market in 20...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

Vehicle registration data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has confirmed a new market leader in the 7.5-tonne commercial vehicle sector,

Busy London junction

London’s businesses need a Freight Co...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

The next Mayor of London must appoint a dedicated Freight Commissioner if the capital’s businesses are to maximise their productivity and drive growth for the

New truck on a motorway

Demand for new trucks grows for second year...

Feb 16, 2024Comments off

Demand for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew for the second year running with UK registrations up 13.5% in 2023, according to the latest figures

Electric van being charged

Better range labelling on electric vans “...

Feb 15, 2024Comments off

A better labelling system for the range of electric vans is becoming “critical to adoption”, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. The organisation first highlighted

A blue coach

Drivers’ hours changes for coach drivers ...

Feb 13, 2024Comments off

The RHA has welcomed European Commission drivers’ hours provisional rule changes which will offer more operational flexibility on trips in the EU. Officials have agreed

Manchester Airport

North’s main transport conference in Live...

Jan 31, 2024Comments off

There is only one week to go to the North’s annual transport conference organised by Transport for the North (TfN). The region’s political and business