HGV sales down six per cent in last quarter
New figures have revealed that HGV sales fell by six per cent in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period of 2023. However, demand is still […]
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NFDA welcomes growth of UK used car market
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed the news that the UK’s used car market rose 4.3% in the third quarter of the year. The reported growth meant that […]
Electric vehicle sales drive used car market spike
Used electric vehicle sales soared by 57% between July and September, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that a record […]
Commercial vehicle sales enjoy October increase
The number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joining UK roads grew 2.4% in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Its figures revealed registrations were […]
Electric vehicle sales spike despite new car market decline
The UK new car market fell by six per cent in October to 144,288 new registrations, according to the the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Fleet sales fell for […]
Autumn Budget: automotive industry responds
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her first Autumn Budget that £500m had been set aside to fix the UK’s pothole problem. Meanwhile, she also announced a freeze on fuel duty […]
Commercial vehicle production soars by a quarter, says SMMT
Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew by more than a quarter in September, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 14,643 […]
UK car production down a fifth – SMMT
UK car production fell by 20.6% in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It has reported that 70,039 units were produced last month, with output […]
Automotive industry still failing to attract women
The automotive industry is failing in its attempts to appeal to more women, according to a new report. A study from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts of 2,000 people has revealed that […]
Commercial vehicle sales rise despite EV falls
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second month running in September. According to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, registrations rose […]
VM electric vehicle discounts to reach £2bn this year
Vehicle manufacturers are on course to spend about £2bn on electric vehicle discounts this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This comes as they struggle to […]
Car production falls as factories continue model transition
UK car production falls by 8.4% in August, according to new figures published yesterday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With August conventionally a low output month […]
