Car sales reverse five-month decline
The UK new car market grew for the first time since February in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found […]
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LCV market nosedives in August
The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by 24.6% to 15,520 units in August, meaning registrations have fallen every month of the year. According to the Society of Motor […]
Synetiq joins NBRA to increase awareness of green parts
Synetiq has confirmed its membership with the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) in a bid to increase the awareness, importance and benefits of using green parts to its members. Green […]
Aftermarket urged to capitalise on MOT surge
MOT volumes are expected to rise by more than 50% in the second half of the year, with September to November accounting for almost a third of this spike in […]
Car production rises for third straight month
UK car production rose for the third consecutive month in July, up 8.6% to 58,043 units. However, this rise is from a low base – July 2021 was the worst July […]
WAI takes stock with new expansion
Automotive electrics supplier WAI has extended its UK warehouse to increase stock levels and help meet customer demand. The investment is in response to continued supply disruptions making it important […]
Demand ‘robust’ in HGV market
UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations grew by 0.4% to 9,533 units in the second quarter of 2022. However, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
Congestion clearing in the bus lane
The UK new bus and coach market grew by 0.6% to 1,066 units in the second quarter, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]
Sales slump a supply issue
Auto Trader says the fall in used cars sales in the second quarter of the year has nothing to do with falling demand. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
Used car demand still inflating prices
The average price of a used car has risen 19.5% in the last year. According to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, which is based on analysis of […]
Škoda satisfied with sales ahead of relaunch
Škoda saw sales fall by 30% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year, with 360,600 vehicles delivered worldwide. The operating profit of €676m is […]
Car production stunted by supply issues
UK car production dropped 19.2% in the first six months of the year, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 95,792 […]