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Commercial Vehicle
LCV registrations
Electric vans at record level but targets remain distant
5 Aug 2026

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Car
Car manufacturing
Vehicle output stabilises but investment at risk without urgent action
30 Jul 2026

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Bus & Coach
Bus & Coach registrations
Bus market decline continues but ZEVs increase share
13 Jul 2026

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Commercial Vehicle
HGV registration
HGV market down while zero emission uptake holds onto slim share
12 Jul 2026

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Commercial Vehicle
LCV registrations
Van market posts half-year gain but EV transition still lags
6 Jul 2026

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Car
Car manufacturing
Vehicle production up but pressures persist
25 Jun 2026

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Commercial Vehicle
LCV registrations
LCV market grows for second month but EV transition still off pace
4 Jun 2026

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Car
Car manufacturing
Vehicle production steadies but sector faces rising trade protectionism
28 May 2026

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Commercial Vehicle
LCV registrations