Decarbonising heavy vehicles is fundamental to the UK’s ambitions for net zero so SMMT’s latest market figures, published this week, show an encouraging picture whereby a quarter of all new buses, coaches and minibuses joining UK roads are now zero emission. That green growth is helped by strong demand for single and double decker buses, such that, despite a […]
A midlands-based company is driving fleet efficiency with the support of a funding solution from Pulse Finance. Fleet Auto Services is a family-run company based in the West Midlands, specialising in mobile vehicle servicing for the daily vehicle rental market. With a focus on balancing cost, quality, and speed of service, they provide tailored solutions […]
Growth in the used car market is good news given it is where most drivers buy their next vehicle – but their choice ultimately depends on thriving new car demand. SMMT’s latest data is positive all round, therefore, showing more than two million used cars changed hands between July and September – representing the highest Q3 volume since 2021 […]
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) in September 2025 grew by 11% compared with the same month in 2024. In the nine months to September 2025, new business was 2% higher than in the same period in 2024. […]
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew in September 2025 by 5% compared with the same month in 2024. The corresponding value of new business was 9% higher over the same period. In the nine months to September 2025, new business volumes […]
Data published by SMMT this week shows the new car market held steady in October, just pushing into growth territory with a 0.5% uplift. In even better news, a quarter of buyers opted for electric cars, putting this year’s ZEV tally ahead of the whole of 2024 with two months still to go. The overall market is also on […]
The UK is one of the destinations of choice for leading automotive companies seeking a competitive edge through technological innovation thanks to our world-class R&D expertise and ecosystem – and it’s a global excellence on which we’re doubling down. Indeed, as SMMT’s latest report Driving Automotive Innovation: Insights From Industry published this week shows, the UK […]
Today’s vehicle production figures, down by a third, are a timely reminder of the multifarious challenges our sector faces. The impact of last month’s unprecedented cyber attack on the UK’s biggest automotive employer was, patently, stark – and while output is recovering after enormous efforts, the supply chain remains under strain. The incident has compounded […]
With global pressures on supply chains and raw material sourcing, seeking new ways to reuse automotive components and parts once they reach the end of their service life demands attention. That’s why this week SMMT published a new report into remanufacturing – the process of taking a used or worn part and restoring it to at least […]
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes fell in August 2025 by 5% compared with the same month in 2024. The corresponding value of new business was 1% lower over the same period. In the eight months to August 2025, new business volumes […]
