The UK automotive sector made in excess of a million cars and commercial vehicles (CVs) in 2023 – the first time to produce these figures since 2019. Continue reading UK automotive sector manufactures record number of vehicles
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UK automotive sees most successful year since 2019
Last year for the automotive sector in the UK was the best for sales since the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1.903 million new car registrations. Continue reading UK automotive sees most successful year since 2019
EU delays automotive rules of origin change
The UK automotive industry has been given a reprieve with the delay of rule changes that could have seen UK-produced electric vehicles (EVs) charged a 10% tariff when exported to the European Union (EU). Continue reading EU delays automotive rules of origin change
What are the best oils for commercial vehicles?
Commercial engine oil delivers lubrication for larger vehicles transporting goods across countries and continents. These oils have been specially designed to cope with the demands of commercial transportation, including long hours on Continue reading What are the best oils for commercial vehicles?
Rugby World Cup to get a TotalEnergies-backed car-share platform
Fans attending the Rugby World Cup in France this year will be able to access a dedicated car-sharing platform, thus reducing both travel costs and the environmental impact of attending matches. Continue reading Rugby World Cup to get a TotalEnergies-backed car-share platform
BP invests in fleet software provider
The venture capital arm of energy giant BP has made an investment of £4 million in Dynamon, a UK-based firm that supplies Continue reading BP invests in fleet software provider
Morris Lubricants donates to Ukraine aid mission
Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants has donated £500 to help a local man go on his eighth mission to deliver aid for elderly and young vulnerable people in the war-torn country of Ukraine. Continue reading Morris Lubricants donates to Ukraine aid mission
EV chargers installed in record number in 2022
A record number of public charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) was installed last year as the UK automotive sector also ramped up sales of battery EVs. Continue reading EV chargers installed in record number in 2022
Sales of new cars rise again in the UK
The UK automotive sector received some welcome news as 143,000 new vehicles were registered in November, marking the fourth monthly increase in a row. Continue reading Sales of new cars rise again in the UK
BP Pulse agrees with M&S to bring EV charging to stores
Marks & Spencer (M&S) and BP Pulse have signed an exclusive agreement that will see many of the former’s stores become equipped with rapid charging points for electric vehicles (EVs). Continue reading BP Pulse agrees with M&S to bring EV charging to stores