The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has welcomed the government’s automated passenger services consultation. It said that autonomous vehicles represents a huge opportunity for the UK economy, the automotive […]
Vehicle manufacturing slumped by 11.9% to 417,232 units in the first six months of the year, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Car […]
The government has announced it has reintroduced a new electric vehicle grant to boost electric vehicle sales in the UK. Backed by a £650m funding package, the new scheme could […]
The automotive industry’s supply chain leaders turned their focus firmly towards the future at Automechanika Birmingham 2025, with the Automotive Supply Chain Forum and Meet the Buyer – held in […]
New LCV registrations shrank by 12.1% to 156,048 units in the first half of 2025, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). LCV sales dropped 14.8% in […]
The UK’s new car market grew for the second consecutive month in June, as registrations rose 6.7% to 191,316 units. This made it the best June since 2019, according to […]
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell for the fifth consecutive month in May, according to new figures from the SMMT. Car production slumped by 31.5% in the month to […]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published a new report outlining a new strategy to secure the future success of the UK automotive industry. The Competitive Edge: Driving Long-Term […]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has welcomed the government’s newly announced Industrial Strategy. With a clear focus on the automotive industry, the strategy is a 10-year plan to […]
Automechanika Birmingham 2025 has been hailed a triumph after welcoming more than 15,000 visitors for the first time in its history. Thousands of professionals from across the aftermarket and supply […]
The automotive industry has responded to the government’s spending review, which offered support for electric vehicles, apprenticeships, and road infrastructure. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £1.4bn to drive EV uptake and […]
The SMMT has urged the government to ‘double down’ on the EV transition by introducing new fiscal measures in this week’s spending review. It said that halving VAT on new […]
