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Yesterday, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) wrote to the Prime Minister, congratulating him on his appointment and setting out the UK automotive industry’s immediate and future priorities at a time of dramatic transformation for the sector. These include: supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles by investing in infrastructure, incentives and securing […]
The UK new car market declined by -4.1% in April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 161,064 units registered, the second lowest April volume since 2012 but following a double-digit increase the previous year. Registrations by private motorists fell last month, down -10.3%, after a rise […]
British car production declined -14.4% in March 2019, falling for the 10th month in a row with 126,195 units rolling off factory lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production for both home and overseas markets declined in double digits, down -18.1% and -13.4% respectively. Continuing recent trends, soft […]
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the European Parliament’s vote on the revision of the General Safety Regulation, which mandates the safety technologies to be included as standard in new vehicle types. The vote, held on the 21st February 2019, by the lead Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee marks an […]
Carol Keller, communications director at Ben – the charity and support service for the automotive sector states: Political and economic unpredictability and accelerating advances in automotive technology make for a less certain future, creating an increasingly pressured environment for people working in the automotive industry – with today’s announcement from Honda only testament to this. In a […]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. It supports the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad, promoting a united position to government, stakeholders and the media. The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy […]
The UK new car market enjoyed a boost in August 2018, as year-on-year demand rose 23.1%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 94,094 new cars were registered in the month as the market responded to regulatory changes, with cost-savvy buyers taking advantage of some compelling […]
Sometimes, it’s all too easy to fall into the perception that the headlines are always negative – especially when considering British industry. That however is clearly not the case when it comes to engines. UK engine manufacturing has surpassed the 1 million mark in April for first time on record! This is the highest April output […]