SMMT
LCV market posts half-year gain but EV van ...
The LCV market increased by 12.2% in June, marking the third consecutive month of growth and signalling a stronger first half of 2026 for the
New car market grows 11.4% in June as EVs d...
The UK new car market continued its recovery in June, with registrations rising by 11.4% year on year to 213,166 units, marking the strongest performance
Urgent action needed as ZEV targets and tra...
Britain must act now to secure the future of its world-class automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is warning, with urgent
ZEV Mandate Review: Policy coherence matter...
It has been reported that the Government is considering relaxing the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate following growing pressure from manufacturers, unions and parts
LCV market grows for second month
The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its second consecutive month of growth in May, with registrations rising 3.6% to 23,620 units, according to
Why the LCV market is hesitating on going e...
The latest SMMT data gives some interesting insight into the current market. Total light commercial vehicle registrations are down 1.6% year-to-date, with the year-end forecast
Van market returns to growth with EV boost
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to growth in April 2026, with registrations rising by 6.8% as 21,716 new vans, pickups and 4x4s joined
SMMT urges technology-open transition as ZE...
The UK government is being urged to ensure HGV operators can access every available technology to reduce carbon emissions, as industry leaders warn that a
HGV registrations dip in Q1 as zero emissio...
New HGV registrations in the UK fell by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2026, with 9,471 new trucks joining the road network, according to
Best month ever for new EV registrations
The UK new car market recorded a 6.6% increase in March, with 380,627 vehicles registered, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor
