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The UK automotive industry has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham but called for greater clarity around key issues impacting the sector. It says the change in leadership offers an […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published its latest UK Automotive Sustainability Report. The report reveals continued investment in sustainable production with the sector now producing enough onsite […]

The UK’s new bus, coach and minibus market plummeted by 50.6% in the second quarter of the year, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. […]

New HGV registrations fell by 14.7% to 8,687 units in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The dip meant sales in […]

Electric vehicle sales must make up 40% of all new car registrations between now and the end of the year to meet ZEV Mandate targets. Figures from the Society of […]

New analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has underlined the contribution of Wales to the UK automotive industry. It found the Welsh sector supported 7,000 jobs, or […]

New light commercial vehicle sales rose 12.2% in June to 31,602 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The third consecutive month […]

New car sales rose 11.4% in June to 213,166 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Sales to private buyers was up 12.5%, […]

The Motor Ombudsman has announced a new chair and new members to its board of directors. The board is responsible for ensuring the Motor Ombudsman continues to operate with transparency, […]

Britain must act now to secure the future of its world-class automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned today, with urgent action needed for a […]

UK vehicle production rose 2.7% in May to 51,178 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Car output was up 3.2% to 49,249 units after four […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has restated its call for an urgent review of the ZEV Mandate. It said that while electrification of the UK car parc is […]