SMMT
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Manufacturer news 12 Apr 2021Zero-emission capable cars account for a third of all models available
Zero-emissions capable cars, including electric, hybrid and fuel cell models, account for a one in three of the available models in the UK, according to the SMMT.
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Fleet industry news 6 Apr 2021Fleet and business new car registrations up 28% in March
However, year-to date figures from the SMMT show that fleet and business registrations are still 6.4% down on last year.
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Electric fleet news 30 Mar 2021Potential for electrification of fleet operations in UK the ‘greatest’
Fleet operations in the UK are best placed to switch their cars and vans from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles (EVs), according to Webfleet Solutions.
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Electric fleet news 25 Mar 2021Fleets ‘better served’ by electric vehicle incentives than consumers
New figures show businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Fleet industry news 4 Mar 2021
Fleet and business new car registrations down by a third
Fleet and business new car registrations were down by more than a third in February as lockdown continues to depress demand, figures from the SMMT suggest.
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Manufacturer news 25 Feb 2021SUVs account for almost half of new car registrations
SUVs accounted for 44% of all new cars sold in Europe in January, an all-time record, according to Jato Dynamics.
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Fleet industry news 10 Feb 2021Used car market at lowest level since 2012
The UK’s used car market fell by 14.9% in 2020, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Electric fleet news 4 Feb 2021
Updated: Go Ultra Low campaign to close after funding cut
Go Ultra Low – a joint industry and Government campaign – to promote the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has failed to secure additional funding.
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Fleet industry news 4 Feb 2021New company car registrations remain depressed in January
Fleet and business new company car registrations fell by 40% in January, with 35,291 fewer registrations compared to the same month last year.
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Manufacturer news 18 Jan 2021Grey most popular new car colour in the UK
Grey is top shade for both petrol and diesel cars, while white most in demand for BEVs, and black for PHEVs.
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Electric fleet news 7 Jan 2021Electric vehicle sales double year-on-year thanks to fleets
Twice as many electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in 2020 compared to the previous year, with new company car tax rates driving uptake.
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Fleet industry news 6 Jan 2021Fleet and businesses registrations down by a third in 2020
Fleet and business new car registrations fall by 32%, with 400,000 fewer company cars registered, but fleets behind massive increase in EV new car sales.
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Manufacturer news 30 Dec 2020Carmakers call for immediate ratification of Brexit deal
The UK’s automotive trade body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), is calling on the UK Parliament to ratify the Brexit trade agreement.
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Electric fleet news 10 Dec 2020Home delivery boom fuels congestion and air quality concerns
A boom in home deliveries has raised fears about congestion and the impact on air quality, according to new research from LeasePlan.
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Electric fleet news 7 Dec 2020Fleet EV demand doubles despite Covid, says Lex Autolease
Fleets are ordering electric vehicles in increasing numbers, but the latest company car registration figures show a dramatic decline in the overall market.
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Fleet industry news 26 Nov 2020Fleet and leasing industry reacts to Spending Review
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered a bleak assessment of the UK’s finances, warning the coronavirus crisis would create lasting damage to growth and jobs.
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Manufacturer news 16 Nov 2020Brexit: BMW new car price increase ‘irrespective’ of trade deal
The German manufacturer has announced a customs duty related increase of more than £3,000 on the BMW i3.
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Fleet industry news 11 Nov 2020UK used car market ‘bounces back’ in Q3
After two consecutive quarters of decline, the UK’s used car market increased by 4.4% in Q3, according to new data from the SMMT.
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Manufacturer news 5 Nov 2020
October fleet and business registrations show widening gap
There were some 2,500 fewer new cars registered to fleets in October, leaving registrations a third down on where they were this time last year.
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Fleet industry news 4 Nov 2020Updated: Cap HPI preparing for possible shift in vehicle pricing
Data will be available from January 1, 2021, to ensure fleets can continue to price vehicles accurately and easily, it says.
