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Does Your Favourite Car Colour Make The 2018 Top Ten?

January 18, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Grey overtook black as the UK’s favourite new car colour in 2018, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Registrations of both colours were down on 2017 numbers, but grey’s -1.1% drop to 495,127 was enough to see it topple black from the top spot as […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Best car colour 2018, Best car colours, Car Articles, Car colour figures, Favourite car colour 2018, Grey overtook black as the UK's favourite car colour in 2018, New car colours, New car purchases, New Cars, Popular car colours, SMMT

No Deal Brexit Could Be Catastrophic, Warn Businesses

November 30, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Three quarters of UK automotive businesses fear a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will threaten their future viability, according to a new member survey announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) at its 102nd annual dinner in London this evening. The results highlight the critical need for a Brexit withdrawal deal and transition to prevent the […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Brexit, Brexit news, Car Articles, Daily News, How Brexit impacts the motor industry in 2018 and beyond, Motor industry news, SMMT, UK trading partners

SMMT Reacts To Brexit Deal…

November 17, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Brexit Deal, Brexit Deal news, Car Articles, Car industry news, Car news, Daily car news, How Brexit impacts the motor industry in 2018 and beyond, Mike Hawes, SMMT, SMMT news, society of motor manufacturers and traders'

SMMT Reacts To Plug-In Grant Cut

October 14, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Hybrids Tagged With: Car Articles, Hybrid news, Hybrids, Mike Hawes, Plug-in hybrids, SMMT, The Environment, zero emissions

UK Car Market Enjoys A Boost In August…

September 6, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Car Articles, Car industry news, Car sales, New car market, New car sales, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders', UK car demand, UK car market

SMMT Reports On Autonomous Future…

June 16, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The SMMT (Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders) reports that there’s a huge amount of research at the moment into the future of autonomous vehicles and the practicality of using them on public roads. The concept comes a step closer this week with the announcement that HORIBA MIRA is joining the Midlands Future Mobility Project. […]

Filed Under: Editorial Tagged With: Autonomous drive systems, Car Articles, Commercial vehicles, CV Sector, Editorial, Future mobility, HORIBA MIRA, Midlands Future Mobility Project, Self driving technology, SMMT, Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders

British Engine Manufacturing Tops 1 Million In 2018

May 31, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Car Articles, Car industry news, Car industry news updates, Engine manufacturing in the UK, Engine manufacturing success stories, Engines, Mike Hawes, SMMT, UK engine manufacturing

UK Car Market Shows Growth In April 2018

May 4, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Automotive news, Car Articles, Car registration figures, Daily car news, Demand for petrol cars grew in April, Mike Hawes, New car registration figures, SMMT, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), VED changes

Latest UK Car Production Figures – Accurate As Of August 2017

August 24, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July (2017), with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Major carmakers ramped up production for new and existing models in the month ahead of summer factory shutdowns, which provide an essential period for […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Car Articles, Car exports, Cars made for overseas buyers, Economic conditions, Exports, New Cars, New models, SMMT, society of motor manufacturers and traders', UK car exports, UK car production, UK production lines

New Car Demand Drops Prior To Election…

June 5, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: AFVs, Alternatively fuelled vehicles, Car Articles, General election 2017, Mike Hawes, New car news, New Cars, SMMT, SMMT news, society of motor manufacturers and traders'

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