SMMT

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Sales for fully-electric cars increase 39% as fleet sales dominate

SMMT registration figures show that 47,354 BEVs were registered last month, taking the total for the first six months of the year to 167,096.

SMMT 4 Jul

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Action ‘needed now’ to drive electric van uptake

Fleets are reluctant to switch their vans from diesel to electric, citing cost, vehicle range and regulations as major barriers to uptake.

Fleet strategy 30 Jun

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Ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging costs fall

Electric vehicle drivers enjoyed a drop in the price of charging at ultra-rapid chargers in May, according to the AA.

Charging & infrastructure 27 Jun

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UK vehicle production falls by a third due to ‘multiple challenges’

It was the fifth consecutive month of decline, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

SMMT 27 Jun

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New members join campaign to combat electric vehicle misinformation

Campaign involves collection of user-friendly, simplified facts that offer a balanced and data-backed view of the reality of owning and driving electric cars.

electric and hybrid vehicles 26 Jun

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Government’s Industrial Strategy ‘prioritises’ UK automotive

UK automotive and the fleet and leasing sector have welcomed the Government’s Industrial Strategy and pledged to build on its foundations.

Tax and Legislation 24 Jun

Feature

Unlocking the EV transition for fleets - Fleet News promotion

Spencer Davi from Northgate provided insight into the complexities of fleet electrification in this thought leadership article.

Insight & policy 11 Jun

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Opinion: ECOS removal risk for car industry and Treasury tax revenues

Motor industry expert Martin Ward argues the Treasury’s targeting of employee car ownership schemes will have a negative impact on the car industry.

opinion 11 Jun

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Self-driving taxi and bus trials to take place on UK roads next year

Firms will be able to pilot small scale “taxi- and bus-like” services without a safety driver for the first time.

connected and autonomous vehicles 10 Jun

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New van market falls for the sixth month running

SMMT blames weak business confidence for holding back fleet investment.

registrations 6 Jun

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PHEV sales surge in a fleet-dominated May

Sales of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars were up by 50% in May, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

registrations 5 Jun

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Car production down and commercial vehicle output falls by two-thirds

Car production fell by 8.6% to 56,534 units, while commercial vehicle output also declined, by 68.6% to 2,669 units.

SMMT 29 May

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Values of used electric vehicles halved due to discounts on new cars

Discounts on new EVs is dampening demand for nearly-new plug-in models in the used car market, new analysis from Cox Automotive suggests.

electric and hybrid vehicles 29 May

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Used battery electric vehicle sales ‘reach record high’

The proportion of used BEV sales reached a record new high at the start of May, according to the latest market report from Indicata UK.

Fleet remarketing 23 May

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Truck registrations fall but electric uptake reaches record level

The new heavy goods vehicle market declined by 12% in the first three months of the year.

registrations 19 May

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Electric car availability surges to more than 130 models

There are now more than 130 new electric cars on sale in the UK, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Car News 15 May

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Used battery electric car sales reach record volume and market share

Battery electric cars recorded the highest growth, increasing by 58.5% to 65,850 units and a record 3.3% share of all transactions, new figures show.

Fleet remarketing 9 May

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Trump cuts tariffs on UK automotive imports to the US

US President Donald Trump has immediately cut the rate on UK car imports from 27.5% to 10%, while also removing the 25% tariff on UK steel and aluminium.

Tax and Legislation 8 May