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ULEV’s pass 10K mark
- 04/06/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a steady 2.4% growth in the UK new car market, accompanied by a strong surge in demand for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). 11,842 ULEVs were registered between January and May – a four-fold rise on the 2,838 registrations in [...] -
UK to host Automechanika trade show
- 02/06/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
In a significant boost to the UK’s automotive component and supply chain, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has today announced it will jointly launch an automotive trade show in the UK for the first time. SMMT will partner Messe Frankfurt in hosting Automechanika Birmingham at the NEC from 7 to [...] -
Industry award opens automotive applications
- 01/06/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Autocar and SMMT have started this year’s search for the next generation of automotive industry innovators, announcing applications for the Autocar Courland Next Generation Award 2015 now open. Supported by SMMT, the Next Generation Award throws down the gauntlet to those looking to pursue a career in the [...] -
April registrations hit 10-year high
- 07/05/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on the morning the UK heads to the polls underline a robust new car market, with registrations up for the 38th consecutive month in April. Demand rose by 5.1% to 185,778 units – the month’s best performance since 2005. Year-to-date [...] -
Record month for new car registrations
- 08/04/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Figures released today show 492,774 cars were registered in March 2015 - the best month since the twice-yearly number plate changes were introduced in 1999. New products and attractive finance packages underpinned by low interest rates helped deliver this record result which was led by the fleet sector, with 11.6% [...] -
Connected cars to deliver jobs boost
- 26/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research commissioned by SMMT has found the development of connected and autonomous vehicles will help generate 320,000 jobs in the UK, delivering huge benefits to society and the economy. In the first ever comprehensive analysis of the UK opportunities provided by this new technology, KPMG has found that these [...] -
Connected cars under the spotlight
- 18/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is set to bring together automotive industry experts and government ministers for the first time to debate the future of the connected car. SMMT Connected, taking place at the QEII Conference Centre, London, on Thursday 26 March, will give delegates a unique [...] -
SMMT challenges ‘demonisation’ of diesel
- 11/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will today launch a nationwide consumer campaign to raise awareness about the latest low-emission car technology and challenge the increasing demonisation of diesel. A Diesel Facts myth-busting guide will be available at dieselfacts.co.uk and in leaflet form via [...]