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Private buyers flock to Vauxhall for Septem...
Vauxhall sold more cars and vans to private buyers in the crucial plate-change month of September than any other manufacturer, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The Luton-based
Converted bus registrations lead sector gro...
SMMT BUS AND COACH REGISTRATIONS Data for September 2015 Total new bus and coach registrations increase 43.9% in September to reach 1,134 units. Converted bus demand fuels overall sector growth, up 103.4% year-on-year. Purpose-built coach market
Jaguar Land Rover launches 2016 apprentice ...
Jaguar Land Rover has launched its recruitment drive for over 200 apprentices to join the company in September 2016. The Government’s Skills Minister, Nick Boles, praised the UK’s largest automotive apprenticeship provider saying: “Jaguar Land Rover
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles ahead in growi...
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles made strong gains in the CV market showing improved sales across its entire van range from January to September this year, making it the number one manufacturer for retail customers. The van market
FTA welcomes new dual signing for low bridg...
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed Department for Transport (DfT) proposals to introduce a bridge marking system that will show both imperial and metric height, width and length limits. With more than 1600 bridge strikes
Commercial vehicle registrations post furth...
UK van and truck registrations: 2015 and % change on 2014 September % change Year-to-date % change Rolling year % change Vans 58,744 19.6% 284,161 17.4% 363,776 18.1% Trucks 6,709 24.8% 37,141 35.6% 51,225 4.0% Total
Take care on country roads while deer are o...
ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to take extra care in areas where deer are common. The rutting (breeding) season means deer are more mobile than usual, bringing them onto roads and increasing
SMMT new car registrations
New car registrations in the UK reached their highest-ever September total last month, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 462,517 cars were registered in September as buyers took advantage of
Jaguar Land Rover launches new project to p...
Jaguar Land Rover, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium luxury vehicles, has launched a new project in Africa as part of its ambitious Global CSR Programme. Jaguar Land Rover’s ambition is to achieve long-term
Nissan fastest rising automotive brand
Nissan has been named one of the world’s most valuable brands for 2015, according to Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy. In the Best Global Brands Study, released today by Interbrand, Nissan ranked 49, up from 56
