New car market enjoys two years’ of growth
The UK new car market has grown for two consecutive years after figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed 2.5% growth in July. It found that […]
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SMMT reports dip in commercial vehicle output
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell 2.9% in the first six months of the year. It found that 56,956 vans, trucks, […]
SMMT reports fall in output as manufacturers focus on EVs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported a 7.6% fall in UK car production in the first half of 2024 as manufacturers focus on EVs. It has reported […]
Porsche scales back on electric vehicle targets
Porsche has become the latest vehicle manufacturer to row back on its electric vehicle plans. It had set a target for 80% of sales to be electric by 2030. However, […]
SMMT urges government to support industry’s green success
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the new government to support the industry drive the country’s green agenda after a new report revealed that emissions from […]
Industry responds to Labour victory
The automotive sector has been responding to the Labour Party’s resounding victory at the UK General Election, and urged it to take a number of immediate steps now it is […]
LCV sales fall for the first time in 17 months
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell for the first time in June after 17 successive months of growth. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported that […]
New car sales hit one million milestone
More than a million new cars were sold in the UK in the first six months of the year for the first time in five years. According to the Society […]
CV production plummets nearly 60% in May
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell for the third consecutive month in May, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that production plummeted […]
UK car production dips in May
UK car manufacturing fell by 11.9% to 69,652 units in May, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production for the UK market rose by 9.7% to […]
SMMT calls on government to unlock £50bn potential
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the next government to support that automotive industry deliver growth worth £50bn over the next decade. New research published in […]
SMMT chief awarded OBE
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders chief executive Mike Hawes has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry in […]
