UK buses setting net zero pace
The UK bus sector could be the first to achieve net zero, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. In a new report, Next Stop, Net Zero: The […]
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Manufacturers tipped to miss ZEV Mandate
The UK government has been warned that vehicle manufacturers are not likely to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, which stipulates that 22% of new cars and 10% of […]
Low Emission Zones set for Scottish expansion
New Low Emission Zones will be introduced in Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh in the coming weeks, meaning upwards of a million vehicles will be unable to drive through these cities. […]
LCV sales report strong growth
Demand for new light commercial vehicles rose 5.4% in April, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that sales were up to […]
Production steady despite March dip
Car production in March was down 27.1% to 59,467 units, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Volumes for the UK were down 0.3% to […]
NFDA calls for government rethink on EV strategy
The National Franchised Dealers Association has urged the government to think again after it rejected recommendations from the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee to introduce new measures […]
Government rules out new EV grants
The government has resisted industry calls to reintroduced electric car grants to boost stalling car sales among private buyers. Vehicle manufacturers and industry bodies such as the Society of Motor […]
Whaley Bridge ARC declared first carbon negative bodyshop
Whaley Bridge Accident Repair Centre (WBARC) in Derbyshire has been recognised as the UK’s first carbon negative bodyshop. Working with Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR) since 2020, WBARC became the first […]
EV sales tipped to top 400,000
A new report predicts that BEV sales will exceed 400,000 this year. According to a new study by cap hpi, the uptick will be driven by growing demand for smaller […]
EVs failing to find traction in LCV market
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has called for fresh incentives to drive EV growth in the light commercial vehicle market after new figures revealed that market share has remained […]
Climate Group initiative driving EV transition
Corporations within the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative have so far switched more than 630,000 cars and vans to electric models. EV100 has grown from a group of 10 companies six […]
Kia celebrates Gold Carbon Literacy accreditation
Kia has been accredited as a Gold Carbon Literate Organisation. Accreditation underpins the company’s commitment to tackling climate change by reducing its carbon footprint and progressing to a lower-carbon future. […]
