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SMMT Transport News Brief

Aug 25, 2017Comments off

There’s no doubt that new technology is playing a huge part in our industry and, as it continues to innovate, the UK’s transport sector is

Exports Remain Steady In 2017

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell -26.1% in July according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT). 6,499 vans, trucks, buses and

British Car Manufacturing Rebounds In JulyÂ...

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July, with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of

SMMT Transport News Brief

Aug 17, 2017Comments off

This week government published its post-Brexit customs union plan, which encouragingly recognised the need for an interim arrangement until the new relationship with our biggest

Commercial Vehicle Exports Rise In 2017

Aug 11, 2017Comments off

Exports of British-built vans, trucks and buses rose 11.6% in the first six months of 2017, with almost all headed to the EU, according to

SMMT Transport News Brief

Aug 10, 2017Comments off

Anyone who thinks the commercial vehicle industry is dull or old-fashioned clearly hasn’t seen the huge volume of innovation the sector brings to the global

Car Registration Figures By Nation For July...

Aug 07, 2017Comments off

The table below shows new car registration figures for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Top performers by model are also listed in the attached

New Car Market Falls In July As Demand Decl...

Aug 04, 2017Comments off

The UK new car market declined -9.3% in July, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the fourth

SMMT Transport News Brief

Aug 04, 2017Comments off

Last week, SMMT published the latest commercial vehicle manufacturing figures, which showed an upturn in exports. Indeed, the commercial vehicle sector has never been so important

Government Urged To Put Automotive First

Jul 31, 2017Comments off

British motorists could see their annual car service and repair costs rise by 10% to £777 after Brexit if no deal is reached between the