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Safety Drivers largely in favour of retaining current MOT rules, study shows

Drivers largely in favour of retaining current MOT rules, study shows

Industry survey suggests government plans to reduce safety testing frequency are unpopular with drivers.
By James Fossdyke 1m ago
Green UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

What Car? research suggests there's less confidence in the public charging network than there was six months ago.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2023
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market enjoys best February for 25 years

UK new van market enjoys best February for 25 years

Last month saw the highest number of February van sales since 1998.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023
Industry Seventh consecutive month of growth for UK new car market

Seventh consecutive month of growth for UK new car market

February saw registrations rise by more than a quarter compared with the same month last year.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023
Commercial Vehicles UK commercial vehicle industry enjoys best January since 2012

UK commercial vehicle industry enjoys best January since 2012

The sector is on track to grow significantly in 2023.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2023
Industry UK new car production remains stable but EV output grows

UK new car production remains stable but EV output grows

Industry body says some UK factories are still suffering as a result of supply shortages.
By James Fossdyke 28 February 2023
Industry UK used car market down amid sluggish sales in new car market

UK used car market down amid sluggish sales in new car market

Slow new car sales have impacted the used car market.
By James Fossdyke 16 February 2023
Industry UK drivers holding on to cars for longer amid cost-of-living crisis

UK drivers holding on to cars for longer amid cost-of-living crisis

Consumer mag What Car? says the trend is harming the car industry.
By James Fossdyke 10 February 2023
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales increased 12% in January 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales increased 12% in January 2023

Rechargeable car sales are expected to further accelerate later this year and take one quarter of the market.
By Brian Potter 08 February 2023
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market kicks off 2023 with strong January performance

UK new van market kicks off 2023 with strong January performance

New van registrations were up by more than a quarter in the first month of the year.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2023
Industry UK new car market records six months of growth in January

UK new car market records six months of growth in January

There was a surprise at the top of the sales charts, too...
By James Fossdyke 07 February 2023
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production enjoys best year in a decade in 2022

UK commercial vehicle production enjoys best year in a decade in 2022

And output is expected to grow further in 2023.
By James Fossdyke 30 January 2023
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down by almost 10 percent in

UK car production down by almost 10 percent in "volatile" 2022

Output is down by more than 40 percent compared with pre-pandemic 2019.
By James Fossdyke 27 January 2023
Industry Grey is UK's most popular car colour for fourth consecutive year

Grey is UK's most popular car colour for fourth consecutive year

Black and white round out a monochrome top three.
By James Fossdyke 19 January 2023
Industry UK: EV sales surged in December 2022, Tesla takes #1 and #2 spot

UK: EV sales surged in December 2022, Tesla takes #1 and #2 spot

Rechargeable cars achieved a new record market share of over 39 percent.
By Brian Potter 09 January 2023
Industry UK new van registrations down by a fifth in supply-affected 2022

UK new van registrations down by a fifth in supply-affected 2022

But the SMMT expects the market to bounce back in 2023.
By Hyundai 06 January 2023
Industry UK new car market down slightly in 2022 despite electric car success

UK new car market down slightly in 2022 despite electric car success

Supply issues stunted the market, but electric car sales still grew to overtake diesel registrations.
By Hyundai 06 January 2023
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production grows again in November

UK commercial vehicle production grows again in November

More vans, trucks and buses were built in the UK during the first 11 months of 2022 than in the whole of 2021.
By James Fossdyke 02 January 2023
Industry UK car production grew again in November

UK car production grew again in November

It's the sixth month in seven that has seen UK output rise year-on-year.
By James Fossdyke 27 December 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK new van deliveries down again in November

UK new van deliveries down again in November

The sector suffered its worst November since 2013.
By James Fossdyke 09 December 2022
Industry UK: Growth in new car market driven by EVs and company cars

UK: Growth in new car market driven by EVs and company cars

The SMMT says supply issues are easing and growth is returning to the market.
By James Fossdyke 08 December 2022
Industry UK car industry calls for action to

UK car industry calls for action to "safeguard" sector's recovery

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says action is needed ahead of 2024 to ensure the industry remains competitive.
By James Fossdyke 01 December 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK car production grows again in October

UK car production grows again in October

Output faltered in September but returned to form last month.
By Hyundai 30 November 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up for 10th straight month in October

UK commercial vehicle production up for 10th straight month in October

The market is well ahead of 2021 levels, with exports leading the charge.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2022
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