Trade Associations

'Driven by You' - RHA announces this year’s National Lorry Week

‘Driven by You’ – RHA ann...

Oct 28, 2025Comments off

The RHA has announced the launch of its eleventh National Lorry Week (NLW) – its annual celebration of the people and businesses that keep Britain

New car market; EV salary sacrifice, Employee Car Ownership Scheme, ECOS,Optimism for 2026 tempered by deteriorating economy

SMMT argue that ending ECOS is the wrong me...

Oct 27, 2025Comments off

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, one of the largest and most influential trade associations, representing the automotive industry in the UK, discusses the governments proposal

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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

Don’t increase the tax burden on logistics in the Budget

Don’t increase the tax burden on logistic...

Oct 20, 2025Comments off

The logistics sector cannot shoulder the burden of any more tax increases without fuelling inflation and stifling growth across the economy, is the assertion made

Zero-emission vans; Light commercial vehicle, LCV, Wear and Tear

New LCV demand dips slightly in September

Oct 07, 2025Comments off

UK deliveries of new LCVs dipped by -2.1% in ‘new numberplate’ September with 47,418 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published

Timelapse image of a busy motorway and the economic value of freight

Recognising the economic value of freight i...

Sep 22, 2025Comments off

The announcement by National Highways that the wider economic value of freight will be considered when appraising new transport schemes is welcomed by business group

New plan to curb insurance frauds. Accident Management Companies could help with this

New plan to curb insurance frauds

Sep 15, 2025Comments off

Created by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)’s Risk and Compliance Committee, the guidance provides a plan that could help to lower insurance premiums in

Driver shortage is still an issue

Joined-up thinking can tackle driver shorta...

Sep 10, 2025Comments off

With the driver shortage still a major issue for fleet mangers, Richard Smith, RHA Managing Director offers his view on the current situation and what

Logistics UK call for permanent solution for Operation Brock

Logistics UK call for permanent solution fo...

Aug 20, 2025Comments off

Ahead of this weekend’s bank holiday in England and Wales, when experts predict up to 18 million car journeys will be completed, business group Logistics

AA and Pothole Partnership Raise Fresh Concerns

AA and Pothole Partnership raise fresh conc...

Aug 18, 2025Comments off

July’s AA Pothole Index reveals a clear spike in incidents the AA was called out to caused by potholes, compared to the same period last