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SMMT report reveals falling carbon footprint

The annual Sustainability Report produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that UK automotive manufacturers have shrunk the carbon footprint of production to its lowest level […]

Driving speeds down nearly a third

Average speeds in the UK were 30% down in 2022 compared to 2021. DVLA figures revealed that the number of speeding convictions in the ‘SP30’ category for 2022 were estimated […]

RHCV delivers first 18-tonne E Tech truck in UK

Nottinghamshire-based pallet distributor Mitchells of Mansfield has taken delivery of the UK’s first 18-tonne E Tech electric curtain-sided truck from RH Commercial Vehicles. The move is part of the company’s […]

Older vehicles to drive beyond 2030 ban

New research has revealed that there are a staggering number of vehicles on UK roads with nearly a million miles on the clock, suggesting that many older car and vans […]

Top Green NCAP ratings for EV trio

Green NCAP has awarded five sustainable star ratings to three electric vehicles in its latest round of testing. The Tesla Model 3, Nio, and Renault Megane E-TechEV60 all achieved nearly […]

EV safety addressed in new report

Trend Tracker has published a new report – ‘Electric Vehicles (EV), What Happens When Things Go Wrong,’ – based on a recent cross-industry group discussing the journey towards the government’s […]

Automotive industry making great green strides

The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by 11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according to new research from […]

Car clubs reducing UK car parc

The number of active car club members in the UK almost doubled last year according to a new report, which concluded that more than 116,000 privately-owned vehicles have been removed […]

Belron announces 43% emissions reductions

Belron UK, the parent company of Autoglass, has reduced its carbon emissions by 43% over the past four years as part of its ongoing commitment to responsible business practices. This […]

BCF launches new VOC initiative

From this month, paint manufactures will be able to promote their sustainability to credentials to customers after the launch of a new scheme. The British Coatings Federation has introduced the […]

SMEs in the dark about carbon emissions

NatWest research has revealed that 87% of UK SMEs are unaware of their business’s total carbon emissions. This is despite the fact that almost half (45%) recognise it will be important […]

BVRLA welcomes grant extension

The BVRLA has welcomed the announcement that availability of the Plug in Van Grant has been confirmed for an additional two years. BVRLA director of corporate affairs, Toby Poston said: […]