The end of Summer typically brings a quieter period for the UK’s new car and LCV markets as buyers anticipate the September plate change, writes Mike Hawes, CEO Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.. Given the tough economic and consumer environment that has impacted markets this year, August’s slight -2.0% decline in new car registrations – and a … [Read more...]
Clean Air Zones & what they mean for you
Electric vehicles will have to pay to enter Greater London for the first time from the end of this year. The air of change over London is slowly but surely sweeping across Britain and motorists need to understand and be ready to pay to drive on our busiest roads over coming years. The capital’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone was the country’s first 24/ 7 Clean … [Read more...]
LEZ expansion is driving electric van registrations
The ability to drive in low emissions zones is the top reason for van fleets adopting electricity, according to new research. This factor was named by 32% of respondents in the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows – up from 23% last year. John Peters, Head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, said, “This is a marked rise and suggests an … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Proace Max
Britain runs on vans of all sizes and capacities, so the entry of the world’s biggest motor manufacturer into this booming sector must be significant. After offering small and medium sized vans through its Professional line, Toyota has added the Proace Max, its first heavy duty range in Europe and it has immediately ramped up the competition against longer … [Read more...]
E-Vans’ market picks up and target for newcomers
Fleets adopting electric vans are using them over longer daily routes, according to new research. Respondents to the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer who already have electric vans or were planning to use them were asked whether they would cover distances of more or less than 100 miles. The results showed a definite bias towards more intensive … [Read more...]
Logistics industry at training crossroads
The government’s latest employment data shows unemployment is at its highest level since June 2021 and has increased to 4.7% in the three months to May. The announcement comes as business group Logistics UK publishes the findings of its latest Skills and Employment Update and calls for a coordinated effort to address recruitment and retention in the … [Read more...]
Production collapsing, but recovery maybe around the corner
UK new vehicle manufacturing declined by -11.9% to 417,232 units in the first six months of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders last week, but the foundations have been set for recovery. The decline was softened by a 6.6% increase in car production in June, although this was in comparison with last year when model … [Read more...]
£16 M hit for businesses in van crime
As temperatures rise across the nation, van owners are being encouraged to be hyper-aware of leaving vehicles unattended with windows and roofs down. This comes as over 12,414 tool thefts were reported from a vehicle in 2024, which stands at almost half (49%) of overall tool theft in the UK. Mike Thompson, COO at Leasing Options has shared insight around … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 July
In a landmark hearing, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has seen a record-breaking fine imposed on a company with repeated overloading offences, following a hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court. Starling Distribution Services Limited was ordered to pay £759,000 after being convicted of overloading and defective vehicle offences for the fourth time. … [Read more...]
Ford lag behind industry EV targets for vans
Ford is the biggest laggard on tough government-mandated EV sales targets when it comes to the main players, new figures show. The UK’s biggest van seller showed electric light commercial sales so far this year reached 2443 units, equating to 5.4% of its 45,190 total and someway short of the 16% required by the ZEV mandate, according to figures from the … [Read more...]
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