A free guide outlining how van drivers can keep their vehicle up to scratch has been published by VOSA. Available from gov.uk, the guide is considered essential reading for all LCV drivers and op...
The arrival of the 63-plate resulted in the highest new car registrations in a single month since March 2008. According to the SMMT, 403,136 new cars were registered in September, 12.1% more than ...
The automotive industry will use the month of October to try and address a future skills shortage by hosting a series of events to encourage young people into manufacturing and supply chain careers...
Britain’s new car market has grown every month for the last 18 months with 10.9% increase in August. A total of 65,937 new cars were registered in August, according to SMMT’s monthly report, with d...
Over two thirds of drivers have admitted to driving in a car without a valid MOT certificate (67%). A survey of 1,000 UK motorists, conducted by the SMMT, found that nearly one in four (24%) woul...
July saw a 12.8% rise in new car registrations going to fleets, according to the SMMT. Car sales have been trailblazed by retail private buyers for the best part of 2013, however last month saw th...
The UK fleet market grew by 6.1% in the first half of 2013, compared to the initial six months of 2012. According to the SMMT, 107,883 units went to fleets between January and the end of June, 6,2...
The UK automotive industry had an exceptional year, last year, according to a new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with industry generating its highest ever turnov...
The UK new car market continues its recovery with an 11% improvement in new car registrations during May, fuelled strongly by the retail sector. Fleets acquired 89,898 new cars in May, 3.2% more ...