New HGV sales bounce back after slow start to 2024
New HGV sales in the UK rose 2.6% between April and June, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This comes after a decline in […]
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Used car sales grow for sixth straight quarter
Used car sales in the UK grew for the sixth consecutive quarter, rising 7.2% in the second quarter of 2024 thanks partly to surging demand for electric vehicles. According to […]
SMMT reports LCV sales strong despite July dip
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported an 8.5% fall in light commercial vehicle sales in July. Its figures revealed that sales fell to 24,689 vans last […]
NFDA urges government to introduce EV incentives
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to take steps to stimulate electric vehicle demand among private buyers. New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
New car market enjoys two years’ of growth
The UK new car market has grown for two consecutive years after figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed 2.5% growth in July. It found that […]
SMMT reports dip in commercial vehicle output
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell 2.9% in the first six months of the year. It found that 56,956 vans, trucks, […]
SMMT reports fall in output as manufacturers focus on EVs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported a 7.6% fall in UK car production in the first half of 2024 as manufacturers focus on EVs. It has reported […]
Porsche scales back on electric vehicle targets
Porsche has become the latest vehicle manufacturer to row back on its electric vehicle plans. It had set a target for 80% of sales to be electric by 2030. However, […]
SMMT urges government to support industry’s green success
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the new government to support the industry drive the country’s green agenda after a new report revealed that emissions from […]
Industry responds to Labour victory
The automotive sector has been responding to the Labour Party’s resounding victory at the UK General Election, and urged it to take a number of immediate steps now it is […]
LCV sales fall for the first time in 17 months
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell for the first time in June after 17 successive months of growth. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported that […]
New car sales hit one million milestone
More than a million new cars were sold in the UK in the first six months of the year for the first time in five years. According to the Society […]