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US and UK say they’ve cemented a trade agreement that Trump calls fair for both nations

Economy · United States

US and UK say they’ve cemented a trade agreement that Trump calls fair for both nations

56% Center coverage: 177 sources

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that they are signing a trade deal that will slash tariffs on goods from both countries.See the Story

Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind

Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind

52% Center coverage: 50 sources

New ICCT report reveals China's growing advantage in EV sales as BYD edges past Tesla in global BEV sales for the first time See the Story

UK auto production for May slumps to lowest level since 1949 as Trump tariffs hit hard

UK Economy · United Kingdom

UK auto production for May slumps to lowest level since 1949 as Trump tariffs hit hard

Coverage: 18 sources

Scottish Water Unveils First Fully Electric HGV in Glasgow

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Scottish Water debuts UK’s first electric waste tanker in Glasgow, advancing net zero goals with a fleet of 687 electric vehicles.Denmark · Denmark See the Story

Bracknell's MP: Industrial Strategy Shows We're Back in Business

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In this week's leaders column, Bracknell MP Peter Swallow writes about the Labour government's Industrial Strategy.Innovation · Bracknell See the Story

May 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received by suppliers from selling those pre-registered cars. This information is published on a monthly basis. M…Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Read Article

Five minutes with… Andrew Whitehead, CEO, Protean

In-wheel electric motors appear to be playing catch-up as a technology for the LCV industry. What are the benefits against more conventional electric powertrains? In-wheel motors make better EVs. The technology offers a fundamentally different approach to electrification – removing the need for gearboxes, driveshafts and differentials by integrating the motor directly into the wheel hub. This frees up space within the chassis for batteries, carg…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

SMMT response to Government's Trade Strategy

UK Automotive is a trade powerhouse, generating imports and exports worth £108 billion a year and typically Britain’s biggest exporter of manufactured goods. Free and fair trade is fundamental to our success and recent agreements with India, the US and, particularly, the EU signal that intention. Today’s trade strategy, aligned to the industrial strategy announced earlier this week, provides confidence to help our sector navigate the many headwi…London, England · London Read Article

Driving forward: CV insights from the SMMT International Automotive Summit 2025

The SMMT’s annual International Automotive Summit took place this week, addressing the pressing issues facing the automotive industry and the commercial vehicle sector, and it boiled down to five key areas: international trade, the transition to net zero, technology, sustainability, and industrial strategy. The summit gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and supply chain experts to address the challenges and opportunities facing trucks, buse…Trade · London Read Article

Volvo Trucks launches upgraded Volvo Dynamic Steering system

Volvo has introduced a new function on its dynamic steering system that can detect a tyre blowout and immediately take action to keep the truck safely on the road. The new generation of Volvo Dynamic Steering is designed to detect a front tyre puncture and in a split second automatically mitigate the impact by assisting the driver to keep the truck on a steady course. The system reduces the side forces that a sudden loss of tyre air pressure can…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers new consultancy service for customers making transition to eHGVs

Daimler Truck has introduced TruckCharge, a new consultancy service providing free advice and support to help customers transition to electric HGVs. The TruckCharge service looks at three key areas – initial consultation, infrastructure and operations. This generates a comprehensive range of information, including insights on transformation strategies to achieve decarbonisation and ESG targets, plus route and cost analysis (including potential s…United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

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