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Latest Automotive Sales Figures

Latest Automotive Sales Figures

John Sootheran

A quick round-up of SMMT data reveals the latest (May 2025) sales figures in the automotive sector.

Latest Automotive Sales Figures

John Sootheran

A quick round-up of SMMT data reveals the latest (May 2025) sales figures in the automotive sector.

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

John Sootheran

A Uswitch survey has found that 87% of professional drivers in the UK admit to driving while tired, despite 94% understanding the dangers, such as slower reaction times and impaired...

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

John Sootheran

A Uswitch survey has found that 87% of professional drivers in the UK admit to driving while tired, despite 94% understanding the dangers, such as slower reaction times and impaired...

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

John Sootheran

A new report has raised alarm over a growing diabetes risk among commercial drivers, warning of serious implications for road safety and supply chain stability. Titled Hiding in Plain Sight:...

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

John Sootheran

A new report has raised alarm over a growing diabetes risk among commercial drivers, warning of serious implications for road safety and supply chain stability. Titled Hiding in Plain Sight:...

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

John Sootheran

Used electric vehicle prices have now dipped below those of comparable petrol and diesel cars, as demand patterns shift across the used car market. According to Auto Trader, demand for...

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

John Sootheran

Used electric vehicle prices have now dipped below those of comparable petrol and diesel cars, as demand patterns shift across the used car market. According to Auto Trader, demand for...

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

Government failing its own electric fleet commi...

John Sootheran

Only 15% of vehicles in the central Government fleet are fully electric, falling well short of its own electrification targets, according to new figures. While 22% of its cars are...

Government failing its own electric fleet commi...

John Sootheran

Only 15% of vehicles in the central Government fleet are fully electric, falling well short of its own electrification targets, according to new figures. While 22% of its cars are...

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

John Sootheran

New RAC research reveals a stark gap between what drivers think distracts them and what actually leads to mistakes behind the wheel. Almost two-thirds (63%) of drivers admit to having...

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

John Sootheran

New RAC research reveals a stark gap between what drivers think distracts them and what actually leads to mistakes behind the wheel. Almost two-thirds (63%) of drivers admit to having...