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UK auto production for May slumps to lowest level since 1949 as Trump tariffs hit hard
UK Economy · United Kingdom

UK auto production for May slumps to lowest level since 1949 as Trump tariffs hit hard

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UK competition watchdog begins initial probe into Boeing-Spirit Aero deal
UK Politics · United Kingdom

UK competition watchdog begins initial probe into Boeing-Spirit Aero deal

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Tesla UK Sales See 14% Year-over-Year Rebound in June: SMMT Data
Elon Musk · United Kingdom

Tesla UK Sales See 14% Year-over-Year Rebound in June: SMMT Data

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Tesla’s sales in the United Kingdom rose in June, climbing 14% year-over-year to 7,719 units, as per data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The spike in the company’s sales coincided with the first deliveries of the updated Model Y last month. Model Y deliveries support Tesla’s UK recovery Tesla’s June performance marked one of its strongest months in the UK so far this year, with new Model Y deliveries contributing sig…See the Story

Volkswagen Expands Electric Transporter Range with New Kombi and Shuttle Variants

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded its Transporter line-up with two new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) variants—the Kombi and the Shuttle—marking the first time both models are available with fully electric drivetrains. The new BEV Kombi, designed for flexible commercial use, is offered in both short and long wheelbase formats. It comes standard with five seats, expandable [...] The post Volkswagen Expands Electric Transporter Range wit…Volkswagen · GermanySee the Story

UK Still Facing 25% Tariffs On Steel Exports To U.S. Despite Trade Deal

The United Kingdom has yet to fully benefit from its recent trade agreement with the United States, as President Donald Trump has maintained a 25% tariff on UK core steel exports.Donald Trump · United KingdomSee the Story

CV output tumbles in May

The UK’s latest commercial vehicle manufacturing data published by SMMT shows a tough picture in May, with output down by -53.6% to 2,087 units – a sharp decline that reflects the impact of recent plant closures, which will continue to affect production volumes in the near future. Export volumes have also taken a hit, with the share of CVs built for overseas markets falling from 67.9% to just 41.4% – making the UK market the primary destination …Nottingham, England · NottinghamRead Article

Five minutes with… Ash Armstrong, eConsultancy Manager, Daimler Truck UK

What do you think are the major challenges for the CV and truck, in particular, industry at the moment? One of the biggest challenges for operators at the moment are the pressures to decarbonise, no matter the cost. In current times – where every penny counts – we must play our part in helping our customers with this task without necessarily costing them ‘the Earth’ to do the right thing. As part of this challenge, it is knowing which Zero Emiss…United Kingdom · United KingdomRead Article

‘Degree-level’ sales apprenticeship launched by Volvo Trucks

Volvo Trucks has joined forces with Middlesex University to launch the commercial vehicle industry’s first degree-level Truck Sales Apprenticeship, with the inaugural intake of apprentices set to commence this September. The initiative has been pioneered by Hannah Mayo, Director of New Vehicle Sales for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland in a new approach to broaden diversity within the sales team and attract a new generation of talent.  The OEM said the…Warwick, England · WarwickRead Article

End of the road for gas-powered trucks in the UK?

With the UK’s 2040 end-of-sale of new, non-zero emission HGVs on the horizon, the commercial vehicle sector is rightly planning ahead for a future of battery electric and hydrogen trucks. With decarbonisation is an increasingly important feature of the strategic plans for truck companies, gas power is still relevant as a useful transitional fuel to cut emissions while businesses consider when they can invest in battery electric (BEV) or hydrogen…United Kingdom · United KingdomRead Article

Logistics company’s London electric truck trial

Intermodal transport and supply chain logistics provider, ECS, is deploying electric trucks in London for a 16-month first-and-last-mile trial. ECS is carrying out the trial using electric trucks in a bid to cut emissions and support a rail-focused logistics strategy. The aim is to not only reduce CO2 emissions but also make the supply chain more sustainable.  The vehicles are operating between ports and customer sites, handling a variety of goo…Volvo · LondonSee the Story

May 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received by suppliers from selling those pre-registered cars. This information is published on a monthly basis. M…Northern Ireland · Northern IrelandRead Article

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