Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
New HGV registrations falls but ZEV uptake ...
New HGV registrations declined by -14.5% in the third quarter of 2025 with 9,272 new trucks entering service in the UK, according to the latest
Used car market enjoys record uptake
The UK’s used car market grew by 2.8% in the third quarter to reach more than two million (2,021,265) transactions, according to the latest figures
SMMT argue that ending ECOS is the wrong me...
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, one of the largest and most influential trade associations, representing the automotive industry in the UK, discusses the governments proposal
Cyber attack hits van and car production
UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 51,090 units
New LCV demand dips slightly in September
UK deliveries of new LCVs dipped by -2.1% in ‘new numberplate’ September with 47,418 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published
Van registrations shrank every month in 202...
New van registrations shrank by -12.1% to 156,048 units in the first half of 2025, according to the latest figures published today by the Society
UK vehicle production constraints continue
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell for the fifth consecutive month in May, down -32.8% to 49,810 units, according to the latest figures published
UK car and commercial vehicle output falls ...
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell by -15.8% to 59,203 units in April, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of
Five months of falling demand for new vans
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by -14.9% in April with 20,332 vans, 4x4s and pick-ups joining UK roads, according to the
CV charging gridlock must ease to deliver n...
Decarbonising commercial vehicles (CVs) is crucial for delivering net zero – but current grid connection processes mean many operators’ EV investments are blocked and will
