UK vehicle production rose in March, but Q1 figures decline: SMMT
UK car and commercial vehicle production increased by 17.1% in March to 79,018 units, as reported by the Society of …
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Why UK tariffs on Chinese EVs would undermine climate and consumer goals
As the global trade environment hardens around Chinese EVs, the UK has so far resisted pressure to follow its international …
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Chinese EV brands surge in popularity on Carwow as BYD leads growth
Consumer interest in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands continues to rise sharply in the UK, with BYD recording the strongest …
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UK new car demand stays strong in March as ZEV mandate eases
Discounting across the new car market softened in April, following high levels of promotional activity in March tied to the …
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EU new car registrations dips 1.9% in Q1 2025: ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has reported a 1.9% decline in new EU car registrations in Q1 2025 compared …
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Trump’s trade war and the fallout for the UK auto sector
They have been called “the US’s Brexit”, a profoundly destructive economic policy that has been compared to the “microbudget” that …
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UK signals willingness to cut tariffs on US cars in bid for Trump trade deal
The UK government is exploring tariff concessions on American-made vehicles as it seeks to protect key exports from proposed US …
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Fitch downgrades 2025 outlook for global auto sector
Fitch Ratings has revised its 2025 outlook for the global automotive sector to deteriorating from neutral, citing the financial and …
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Wholesale vehicle market remains steady in April 2025 ahead of Easter: NAMA
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) reported a stable wholesale vehicle market in April 2025, with slight seasonal deflation …
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Santander plans UK restructuring to ring-fence motor finance unit
Banco Santander SA is preparing to restructure its UK operations by carving out its consumer finance unit, including the division …
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Ford’s UK motor finance arm sets aside £61m
Ford’s UK-based motor finance subsidiary, FCE Bank, has made a £61 million provision to cover possible compensation linked to the …
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Ogilvie Fleet introduces Ogilvie ReLease for sustainable mobility
UK-based Ogilvie Fleet has launched Ogilvie ReLease, a sustainable mobility solution providing “nearly new” vehicles to companies. The new offering will …
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Used hybrid cars dominate sales in April 2025: Auto Trader
Used hybrid cars have emerged as the fastest-selling vehicles in April 2025, according to Auto Trader, a UK automotive marketplace. These …
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ACEA and Eurelectric urge immediate grid upgrades for heavy-duty EV transition
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric have issued a joint call for urgent reform and investment in Europe’s …
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UK car leasing sector edges up 0.65% in 2024
The UK’s vehicle leasing sector posted modest growth of 0.65% in 2024, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing …
