Pay-per-mile car tax on EVs a ‘strategic mistake’
The government has been urged to ‘tread carefully’ if it presses forward with plans to impose a pay-per-mile car tax on electric vehicle drivers. It’s been reported that a new […]
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Light commercial vehicle sales down 15%
Light commercial vehicle sales fell more than 15% in October and means year-to-date sales are down 10% on the same period last year. According to new figures from the Society […]
New car registrations edge up in October – SMMT
New car registrations rose 0.5% to 144,948 units in October, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to fleets fell 1.5% but this […]
New diesel vehicles decline by 66% in a decade
A new study has revealed a sharp decline in the number of new diesel vehicles on the UK market. According to research carried out by CarGurus, only 57 new diesel […]
JLR cyber attack drags UK car production down 27%
The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover dragged overall UK car production down 27% in September. Other volume manufacturers reported a growth in production, but this was not enough to […]
SMMT Regional Forum to examine industry challenges
The SMMT Regional Forum will take place at The Belfry this week, when the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will discuss the state of the industry in the South […]
Low commercial vehicle sales a concern – NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has expressed concern at low commercial vehicle sales numbers in September. It has now called on the government to introduce support packages for the […]
Rise in electric vehicle sales drives new car growth
A sharp rise in electric vehicle sales drove a 13.7% increase in new car sales in September, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]
Sales of new light commercial vehicles dip again
Deliveries of new light commercial vehicles fell by 2.1% in September and are down 9.8% year-to-date, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It […]
UK car production down even before JLR cyberattack
UK car production fell in August after two months of growth, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 37,072 units were […]
Investment grows in electric vehicle repairs
A new study by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that more than four in five UK workshops are equipped to carry out electric vehicle repairs. Its […]
Light commercial vehicle sales fall again
Light commercial vehicle sales have fallen every month this year after a 13% fall in volumes during August. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that 14,365 […]