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 […]
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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 […]
New cars sales down despite EV and hybrid growth
New car sales in the UK fell by two per cent in August to 82,908 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Fleet sales accounted for 59% […]
UK car production rises dragged down by CV output
UK car production was up 5.6% in July to 69,127 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This marked the second consecutive month […]
HGV registrations down in second quarter – SMMT
HGV registrations fell by 11.2% in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It found that 10,185 new trucks joined UK roads from […]
Zero emission HGV sales up 59%
Zero emission HGV sales have risen by 59% in the first half of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth has been boosted by an […]
Used car market nears pre-Covid levels – SMMT
The UK’s used car market grew by 1.7% in the second quarter of 2025 to 1,996,116 transactions. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this was the […]
New car sales down in July – SMMT
New car sales fell five per cent in July to 140,154 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand from private and fleet […]
LCV market falls for eighth straight month
The new LCV market fell by 5.1% in July to 24,433 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales have now fallen eight months in a […]
SMMT welcomes automated passenger services consultation
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 down 11.9% in first half of 2025
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 […]