Automated Vehicles Act receives Royal Assent
Self-driving vehicles could join the UK car parc within two years after the government’s Automated Vehicles Act was passed into law today. The law requires self-driving vehicles to pass rigorous […]
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Green boost for bus sales
Growing demand for green alternatives saw the UK’s new bus, coach and minibus market grow by 74.6% in the first three months of 2024. According to the Society of Motor […]
HGV registrations suffer first fall in two years
New data has revealed that registrations of new heavy good vehicles fell for the first time in two years, decreasing by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2024. Figures from […]
EVs reach record high in used car sales
The used car market has made its strongest start to a year since before the pandemic, with 1,967,923 sales in the first three months of 2024. This represents a 6.5% […]
LCV sales report strong growth
Demand for new light commercial vehicles rose 5.4% in April, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that sales were up to […]
Car registrations edge upwards in April
New car registrations grew for the 21st month in a row in April, rising by one per cent to 134,274 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
HELLA joins SMMT in era of rapidly advancing technology
HELLA has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), becoming the latest automotive business to become a member of the 800-strong organisation. The SMMT is one of the […]
Production steady despite March dip
Car production in March was down 27.1% to 59,467 units, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Volumes for the UK were down 0.3% to […]
CV production spikes by 27%
Commercial vehicle production in the first quarter of the year surged by 27.4% to 32,626 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, this represents the best first […]
UK car parc at highest level
There were more vehicles on UK roads than ever before last year, according to data produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that the number […]
SMMT secures IIP Gold award
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has been recognised as one of Britain’s best places to work. It achieved Gold accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), the international […]
LCVs march to best quarter
March was a bumper month for light commercial vehicle sales in the UK with new registrations spiking by 11.1% to 52,916 vehicles. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]