Europe

A new Irizar Integral i6s Efficient coach has gone into service with returning customer Nigel and Kim’s Tours of Westbury. The 14-metre, 42-seat tri-axle coach is propelled by DAFs MX13 390kw, OBD-E Euro-6 engine, with an output of 530hp, and…

Automotive giant Toyota has set out an ambitious growth plan for its European LCV business. Spearheaded by a new brand, Toyota Professional, the major market offensive will be driven by an expanded and strengthened model line-up. This will include the…

77% of members of SMMT – the voice of the UK motor industry – say remaining in Europe is best for their business, according to 2016 survey by independent pollster ComRes. Overwhelming support for EU membership across the board, with…

SMMT launches case studies of member views on the importance of Britain’s EU membership to UK automotive. Six British firms explain why single market access, influencing EU legislation, access to funding and talent are so critical to growth. 92% of…

Warns of the “devastating waste” of effort if spending cuts undermine supply chain recovery.

The European new car market recorded its 24th consecutive month of growth in August 2015.

Alternative fuel vehicle registrations rose by 17.4% across Europe in the second quarter of 2015, according to ACEA. Demand for AFVs in the UK surged 62.4% – the biggest increase seen in any of the EU’s major markets over the period.

Commercial vehicle registrations in European have experienced a sixth consecutive monthly growth, with figures from ACEA showing that registrations in June rose 18.5% compared to 2014.

Demand for new cars increased for a 21st consecutive month in the EU last month, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Associatio

Demand for new commercial vehicles in Europe grew again in April 2015, with registrations rising 12.2% compared with last year, to reach 169,746 units.