The data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that overall demand rose 3.0% to 191,996 units for the first half. The market also recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in June, with registrations rising by 2.7% to 36,700 units. Heavier vans (>2.5-3.5T) and pick-ups drove June’s growth, with […]
July 2016
Monthly Archives
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by Katie Beck
Brital RKG is based in Wednesbury, West Midlands, and specialises in the installation and repair of aluminium glazing systems. The company’s portfolio encompasses windows, doors, shop fronts and curtain walling, while it also supplies architectural aluminium, glass and louvre systems to customers throughout the UK and Ireland. Founded more than 20 years ago by […]
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Speaking yesterday (4 July) at the Welsh Affairs Committee, Mr Jones said that the bridges could return to public ownership as early as October 2017, when the tolls charges would cover maintenance costs only. When quizzed by committee chairman and Monmouth MP David Davies, he said the bridges would not make a profit for […]
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Now out for public consultation, the plans have been billed as “the toughest crackdown on the most polluting vehicles by any major city around the world” and include a £10 charge for the most polluting vehicles, the extension and early implementation of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and a national diesel scrappage scheme. In response, […]
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Speakman will lead the operational planning for the business and will be responsible for all branch, rental and workshop operations as well as the customer support centre in Darlington. Speakman said: “Northgate is in a strong market position. In my new role, I look forward to being given the opportunity to grow an area […]
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The major public consultation has been launched today (5 July) on the 60th anniversary of the Clean Air Act to help end London's 'public health emergency'. The changes would see the implementation of a £10 Emissions Surcharge (dubbed the ‘T-charge’) on the most polluting vehicles entering central London from 2017. The charge would apply to all […]
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by Katie Beck
Speaking at the SMMT International Automotive Summit in London, he told delegates: “From multinationals to small specialist suppliers, the automotive industry was almost unambiguous in its support for a Remain vote. I do not doubt that these will be difficult times for Britain, particularly British employers. We are facing a period of uncertainty, and we […]
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Under the SDCN trading platform, members place work onto the network for other members to make an offer. Members can then use this system for all of the job administration, and upon a job’s completion the delivery information can be put on the network for the company that sold the job. SDCN members are […]
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Steve Clarke, Fuel Card Services group marketing manager, said of the new FCS Vehicle Solutions product: “We can offer outstanding deals on every make and model from 32 vehicle manufacturers, sourced through more than 4,000 dealers nationwide. It means that we can ensure the best possible deal, even if only a single vehicle is required. […]
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Now open for bids, the scheme will be funded by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) through Innovate UK, and will be open to SMEs as well as large fleets. Part of the funds will also go towards new alternative fuel infrastructure such as electric vehicle charge points. Transport Minister Andrew Jones said: […]