Government announces new ZEV mandate
The government has announced it will introduce a new ZEV mandate to drive the transition to net zero. As part of the initiative it will require manufacturers to ensure that […]
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Car production up as supply chain flows
UK car production rose 13.1% in February, up to 69,707 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Factories made an additional 8,050 cars, with volumes buoyed […]
Motorists against proposed MOT changes
UK motorists strongly support keeping the first MOT at three years, according to new research published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a Savanta poll of […]
Government support critical to EV future in UK
Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle (EV) production leader is at risk unless government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition. This is according to a new blueprint […]
Used car prices still rising
The strong start to 2023 in the used car sector continued in February as average values rose for the second month running. Values averaged £8,540 at BCA, up by £140 […]
LCV market hits 25-year high
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market enjoyed its best February performance since 1998. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), LCV sales grew by 8.5% […]
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 […]
CV production hits highest mark since 2012
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 35.6% in the first month of 2023 to 9,299 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), January’s strong output marks the best start to a year since 2012, when 9,844 units were […]
Manufacturing figures electrified by EV charge
UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just 0.3% to 68,575 units. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) attributed the loss, […]
EVs rise in falling market
More used electric vehicles were sold last year than ever before, but they still made up just 4.1% of the overall market. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
Fernihough named SMMT Industry Forum CEO
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has appointed Ashley Fernihough as the new chief executive officer of its Industry Forum. Taking over from Richard Sadler, Fernihough has amassed […]
LCV registrations return to growth
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations grew to 22,098 units in January, a year-on-year increase of 25.8%. This is according to the latest figures published by the Society of […]
