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British car manufacturing falls -14.4% in M...
British car production declined -14.4% in March, falling for the 10th month in a row with 126,195 units rolling off factory lines, according to figures released today
Record number of plug-in cars on UK roads a...
The number of plug-in electric cars on British roads grew by three quarters last year, according to new Motorparc data released today by the Society
SMMT response to Brexit Extension
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: “While we’ve avoided a ‘no deal’ Brexit on Friday, it is utterly unacceptable that, more than two years since negotiations
Competitiveness and productivity initiative...
Innovative NMCL package will boost the performance of the UK’s advanced manufacturing supply chain as part of the government’s Industrial Strategy commitment to the UK’s
Best ever month for UK new van market as pl...
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market saw year-on-year demand increase by 10.6% in March, marking the sector’s best ever monthly performance, according to
Industry comments on SMMT new car registrat...
Ashley Barnett, Head of Consultancy at Lex Autolease: “The new number plate release means March is usually a strong month for registrations, so although today’s
UK car market falls in March as uncertainty...
UK new car registrations declined by -3.4% last month, as political and economic uncertainty and continuing confusion over diesel affected demand, according to figures released today by the
UK car production sees double digit decline...
UK car production fell by -15.3% in February, with 123,203 units manufactured, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Driver distraction on the rise since 2018
More than eight in 10 UK motorists (84%) admit that they get distracted behind the wheel, rising from 76% in 2018, according to a new
13 automotive Brexit myths – busted
Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
