Environment

The UK automotive industry is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to improving air quality and reducing vehicle emissions with a new consumer-facing video.

The British automotive industry has committed to helping thousands of consumers recycle their old vehicles with a free take-back service, designed to help owners whose brand may no longer sell in the UK.

SMMT reacts to the proposed VED changes outlined in the Budget 2015

UK average new car CO2 emissions fall to all-time low of 124.6g/km, beating EU target by 4.2%.

SMMT to showcase commercial vehicles’ contribution to improving air quality in the UK.
Transport Secretary Baroness Kramer to deliver keynote speech.
Commercial vehicle manufacturers have invested heavily in new technologies to reduce emissions, resulting in significant improvements.

Welcoming plans for an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London by 2020, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today said London should set the benchmark for the world’s great cities by implementing a scheme which demands the very best in vehicle technology. In an open letter to the Mayor of London, SMMT has called for a rethink of the current proposals set out by Transport for London (TfL) to enforce the latest emission standards for both petrol and diesel vehicles. This reflects the step change in clean diesel technology, and helps to ensure similar schemes across the UK and Europe are harmonised.

An open letter to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson urging a rethink on Transport for London proposals for an Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Dear Mayor,

London is Europe’s leading mega city. It has the opportunity to create an effective policy framework to address urban air quality whilst driving continued improvements in carbon emissions, mobility and industrial growth. The introduction of an Ultra Low Emission Zone in London from 2020, if implemented correctly, could set a precedent for other cities, not just in the UK but around the world – many of which face similar air quality challenges. This is why London has to get it right.

Ford’s Bridgend Engine Plant is celebrating the arrival of a new 77-metre wind turbine which will directly supply the plant with power.

New car registrations grew for the 33rd consecutive month in November, up 8.0% to 172,327 units.

Bibby Distribution’s entire commercial vehicle fleet is now tracked by telemetry, which has helped to further slash the company’s carbon footprint through improved driver performance. The use of supplied by MAN and Mercedes-Benz equipped with full telematics packages has helped…