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We sadly report that British engine manufacturing has fallen significantly recently. April 2019 has seen a drop of -23.4% as UK car plant Brexit shutdowns affect demand. Production for home and international markets are down -41.1% and -12.8% respectively, as global demand is slowed by general economic conditions. It may not be well known, but […]
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 […]
Government’s decision to cut the Plug-in Car Grant will have far-reaching consequences for consumers, the environment and industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warned today. Reducing the purchase incentives for zero emission cars by a third and completely removing the grant for plug-in hybrids is totally at odds with Government ambition to […]
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 […]
The UK new car market grew 10.4% in April 2018, with 167,911 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand was affected by a number of factors, including the timing of Easter, which meant two additional selling days this April, and March’s adverse weather, which […]
The UK new car market declined in May ahead of the general election, with demand falling -8.5%, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 186,265 new cars were registered in the month, with business purchases driving the market, up 20.1%, to offset declines from private and fleet buyers. […]
In March 2017, British car buyers registered almost a quarter of a million new diesel cars – an all-time high. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals why they are so popular – and the important role they can play in helping improve air quality in towns and cities, and in tackling climate […]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has renewed its call for the automotive industry to be at the heart of negotiations, as UK government triggered Article 50, formally starting the historic process to withdraw Britain from the European Union. As a highly-integrated sector that has maximised the benefits of the European single market, this […]
According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production of cars in the UK hit a 17 year high in 2o16. This means that the highest production was hit since 1999. Further figures indicate that the UK is the second biggest producer of premium cars after Germany and […]
The UK new car market achieved another record year in 2016, with annual registrations climbing for the fifth year in a row to almost 2.7 million, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The market has experienced uplifts in 10 out of the last 12 months, albeit finishing with a […]