Trade Associations

UK CV production hits July eight year high

Sep 01, 2023Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew 9.3% in July to reach 8,853 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor

windsor framework

RHA and the government to make Windsor Fram...

Aug 30, 2023Comments off

Firms moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland continue to seek clarity on the practical workings of the Windsor Framework. New processes designed to

FORS Accredited Operators to slash costs wi...

Aug 21, 2023Comments off

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has announced that its Insurance Partner, SJL Insurance Services, will provide accredited operators with access to a new, bespoke

Thatcham Apprentice

Apprentice numbers stalling despite Thatcha...

Aug 01, 2023Comments off

Last year, Thatcham Research doubled its MET (Mechanical Electrical Trim) technician capacity in recognition of increased customer demand. This increase was possible thanks to funding

BVRLA Industry Outlook

Aftermarket angst offsets improvement in ve...

Jul 31, 2023Comments off

The long-running vehicle supply challenges that have been suffocating the fleet sector are beginning to subside, according to new data from the BVRLA’s half-year Industry

Leyland DAF trucks

SMMT Sustainability Report 2023

Jul 14, 2023Comments off

SMMT’s latest Sustainability Report shows that the UK automotive manufacturing sector shrunk its emissions to the lowest level on record last year, with emissions per

EL7 NIO

Euro NCAP: Enhancing vehicle safety with te...

Jul 13, 2023Comments off

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), which assesses the safety performance of new vehicles entering the European market, is the benchmark for vehicle

BOC and FORS

FORS a business essential for BOC

Jul 12, 2023Comments off

BOC, the UK & Ireland’s largest industrial gases business, has highlighted the importance of its ongoing FORS accreditation when it comes to new business opportunties

EV Safe training

Thatcham Research ‘EV Safe’ tra...

Jul 11, 2023Comments off

Today (11/07/2023), Thatcham Research has announced cutting-edge EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles

Apprentice Mechanic

RHA welcomes increase to HGV driver apprent...

Jul 10, 2023Comments off

After months of campaigning, the RHA has welcomed a Government announcement that the funding band for the HGV C+E apprenticeship has risen from £7,000 to