automotive recovery

Used car market buoyant in first quarter

The UK’s used car market grew 4.1% in the first quarter of 2023 following three successive quarters of decline, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It […]

New car market approaching pre-Covid levels

UK new car registrations grew by 26.2% in February as 74,441 new cars joined Britain’s roads. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this marked the seventh […]

Car production ends year on upward trend

UK car production grew for the second consecutive month in November, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that production was up 5.7% to 80,091 […]

Car production up in October

UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% to 69,524 units. According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production rose for […]

Revival of new registrations continues

The UK new car market recorded its second successive month of growth in September, with registrations rising 4.6%. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 225,269 cars joined Britain’s roads last […]

Kia raises the bar in Europe

Kia has achieved record market share in Europe this year, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). It recorded a 3.9% market share in the first […]

LCV sales slow in June

Growth in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market slowed in June, after bumper months in April and May. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) found […]

Engine manufacturing doubles in a year

More than twice as many engines were manufactured in May compared to the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 116,639 […]

Car production recovery continues through May

UK car production rose dramatically in May, but supply chain challenges could hinder recovery. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), some 54,962 cars rolled off production […]

LCV market sets new May record

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market had another record-setting month, with 29,354 vans registered in May. This is according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

CV production sails out of 2020 doldrums

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 6,177 units in April, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This is a significant increase on […]