UK car production endures eighth straight month of decline
UK car production fell for the eighth month in a row in October, as vehicle manufacturers continue to restructure plants for zero emission vehicles. Figures from the Society of Motor […]
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Commercial vehicle production hits 16-year high
UK commercial vehicle production remained resilient last month, down just 3.9% compared to a bumper October 2023. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader, 12,387 light commercial vehicles […]
Low electric vehicle sales to cost industry £6bn this year
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that falling electric vehicle sales and ever-increasing EV targets will cost the automotive industry £6bn this year. It predicts this […]
ZEV Mandate under review after industry backlash
The government has confirmed it will reassess the ZEV Mandate after vehicle manufacturers said the targets were unworkable. It has said the 2030 deadline will remain in place, but will […]
UK van market overlooked in electric vehicle sales talks – AFP
The UK van market has been overlooked in government talks with manufacturers around the ZEV Mandate, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The government met vehicle manufacturers this […]
SMMT responds to ZEV Mandate commitment from government
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said it will work with the UK government to identify any necessary adjustments to ZEV Mandate targets. Vehicle manufacturers met government officials […]
Electric vehicle uncertainty addressed in new industry initiative
Electric vehicle uncertainty and misinformation is being addressed in a new collaboration by leading UK automotive industry bodies and businesses. The Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders is partnering with […]
Bus and coach market rises by a third
The UK bus and coach market grew by more than a third between July and September, with sales increasing by 36.1% during the third quarter of the year. According to new […]
HGV sales down six per cent in last quarter
New figures have revealed that HGV sales fell by six per cent in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period of 2023. However, demand is still […]
NFDA welcomes growth of UK used car market
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed the news that the UK’s used car market rose 4.3% in the third quarter of the year. The reported growth meant that […]
Electric vehicle sales drive used car market spike
Used electric vehicle sales soared by 57% between July and September, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that a record […]
Commercial vehicle sales enjoy October increase
The number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joining UK roads grew 2.4% in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Its figures revealed registrations were […]