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The UK new car market grew 23.5% in November to 142,889 registered units in the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to new figures published by the Society of […]

The UK automotive industry has urged government to take rapid action to secure the long-term future of one of the country’s most important assets, while accelerating its decarbonisation. The call […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is one of 16 leading automotive brands to come together to launch the sector’s first Automotive Diversity & Inclusion Charter. The founding signatories, […]

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 10.7% in October, with 8,740 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

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 […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that the new bus and coach market fell by 11.6% in the third quarter of the year. Just 754 units joined […]

New UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 30.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

The UK’s used car market fell for the second consecutive quarter this year, declining 12.2% over the three months of July to September. According to the latest figures published by […]

The SMMT has launched a new automotive Career Guide to help address the growing skills gap in the sector. The guide comes after nearly half (49%) of UK automotive companies […]

The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by 26.4% to 134,344 units. According to the latest figures from the Society of […]

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by 18.4% in October, with 22,386 of the latest vans joining Britain’s roads. Despite robust demand, registrations were at the lowest level for October since 2012, and 16.5% below the pre-pandemic five-year average as supply shortages continue to restrict global production and availability. Meanwhile, BEV […]

UK car manufacturing output declined by 6% in September, following four consecutive months of growth. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that 63,125 models rolled off factory […]