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 […]
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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 […]
CV production up 59% on 2019
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production surged 47.1% year-on-year last month, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that 12,853 vans, […]
Car production surges by nearly a third
UK car production output surged 31.6% in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the eighth month of growth this year, 91,512 units were produced making […]
SMMT and Ben team up to drive apprenticeships
Britain’s automotive industry has introduced a new pilot scheme to helps fund driving lessons for new apprentices in the sector. Drive to Thrive has been launched by the Society of […]
Bus and coach market accelerates through third quarter
The Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders has reported that Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market grew by an impressive 130.6% in the third quarter of 2023 with 1,739 […]
HGV sales gather momentum
British demand for new heavy goods vehicles grew by 14.9% in the third quarter with 11,531 trucks joining Britain’s roads. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]
