EVs set to break the million barrier
Experts at cap hpi are predicting that there will be one million BEVs on UK roads for the first time by February 2024. It found that heading into October 2023 […]
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Used car market swells in September
The UK’s used car market grew by 5.5% during the third quarter, with 1,884,160 units changing hands, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase marks […]
LCV sales growth hits two-year high
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations increased by 17.7% in October with 26,342 units joining Britain’s fleets. According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
Car sales hit highest point in five years
October’s new car market grew by 14.3% to reach 153,529 registrations, 7.2% above pre-pandemic levels and marking the best performance for the month since 2018. According to the Society of […]
SMMT report identifies £66n potential CAM boost
A new report has identified a potential £66bn economic uplift for the UK by 2040 as a result of connected and automated mobility. Connected and automated mobility: The UK economic […]
Domestic market drives manufacturing uptick
UK car manufacturing rose by 39.8% in September to 88,230 vehicles, which is 25,105 more than the same month last year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]
CV production suffers autumn slowdown
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production was down 5.2% in September, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 11,352 vans, buses, trucks, […]
SMMT calls for ROO delay to protect EV prices
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for an agreement between the UK and EU to prevent harsher tariffs on EVs. Tougher Rules of Origin requirement on […]
LCV demand continues upwards trend
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the ninth month in a row in September. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, it was up 28.1% […]
New car sales spike as EV demand rises
The UK new car market grew 21% in September with 272,610 registrations in the month. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this is the 14th consecutive […]
SMMT responds to ZEV mandate confirmation
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged the government to provide greater industry support as it strives to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. The mandate stipulates that […]
Manufacturing stalls after six-month growth
Six months of continued growth in UK car production fell in August as volumes fell 9.7% to 45,052 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), output was […]
