EVs break the million mark
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has announced that the one millionth electric car was sold in the UK in January. The new car market grew 8.2% last month, […]
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CV production up 18% in 2023
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased by 18.5% in 2023 with 120,357 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
UK production breaks one million barrier in 2023
UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474 units in 2023, according to the figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles (CVs) […]
Grey fleet on the rise
Grey remained the colour of choice for car buyers for the sixth year in a row, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Boasting a market share […]
LCV market up 21% in 2023
The light commercial vehicle market grew by 21% last year to reach 341,455 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The UK saw an additional 59,316 […]
New car market finishes 2023 strongly
The UK new car market grew for the 17th month in a row in December to make 2023 the best year since the pandemic. Sales were up 9.8% in December […]
Early Christmas for car production
UK car production rose 14.8% in November according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 91,923 cars rolled out of factory gates, an increase of 11,832 […]
CV production records best November since 2007
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that commercial vehicle (CV) production grew again in November by 16.8% to 13,253 units. This makes it the best November performance […]
LCV market drives above pre-pandemic levels
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by 12.7% in November as 27,433 new vehicles joined Britain’s fleets. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the […]
New car sales up by 9.5%
The UK new car market grew by 9.5% in November to reach 156,525 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the market’s best November for […]
Auto industry attracts £20bn investment
The UK automotive industry has so far attracted approximately £20bn in private investment this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). On top of industry’s backing […]
SMMT names new president
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has named Mick Flanagan as its new president. Flanagan, vice-president for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient, will take up his new […]
