CV production hits 10-year May high
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 36.9% in May as 10,813 new vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis left British factories, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]
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£106bn reward for net-zero transition
The UK automotive sector is urging all political parties to supercharge the UK’s transition to net zero by adopting five key pledges – and secure a £106bn windfall for the UK […]
LCV registrations up for fifth straight month
The number of UK light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered in the UK grew by 15.3% in May compared with last year, reaching 25,359 units. According to the latest figures from […]
Perfect 10 for rising car sales
The UK new car market has posted its longest uninterrupted period of expansion for eight years, as registrations grew 16.7% in May to reach 145,204 units according to the latest […]
Car production continues upwards trend
British car manufacturing made further gains in April with output increasing for the third month in a row. It was up 9.9%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
CV production enjoys spring surge
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output increased by 33.3% in April following two months of decline, with 10,504 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches produced. According to the latest figures published by the […]
Car enquiries slump by 17%
Automotive retailers experienced a 17.4% drop in new car enquiries during the first quarter of 2023. This is according to the latest data from automotive showroom management provider, Dealerweb, and […]
SMMT CEO joins Northern Auto Alliance
SMMT Industry Forum has announced that CEO Ashley Fernihough has been appointed as the newest Board member of The Northern Auto Alliance (NAA). The NAA, created in March 2004, provides […]
HGV market grows despite EV gridlock
UK demand for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.1% to 11,517 registrations in the first three months of 2023, according the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The […]
Bus and coach market still in slow lane
The UK’s new bus and coach market fell by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2023, with 968 vehicles joining Britain’s transport network. This is according to the latest figures […]
CV sector receives fresh impetus
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that the UK’s commercial vehicle sector has received fresh government funding for innovation. Hydrogen received the bulk of the latest Advanced […]
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 […]
