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Used car market enjoys record uptake
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
Criticism of proposed ‘EV levy’...
The Daily Telegraph and the BBC reported yesterday that Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is considering introducing an EV levy of 3p per mile
New LCVs market falls in October by 15.1%
UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by -15.1% in October with 22,896 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures
SMMT argue that ending ECOS is the wrong me...
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
New LCV demand dips slightly in September
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
HGV market declines in Q2 but its not all b...
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by -11.2% in the second quarter of 2025, with 10,185 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest
Van registrations shrank every month in 202...
New van registrations shrank by -12.1% to 156,048 units in the first half of 2025, according to the latest figures published today by the Society
UK vehicle production constraints continue
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
Driving licence rules set to change for ele...
New driving licence rules will come into effect this month allowing holders of a standard category B licence to drive zero emission vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes, without
UK car and commercial vehicle output falls ...
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell by -15.8% to 59,203 units in April, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of
