SMMT
Five year high for Q1 used car market
The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to
Priorities are changing for HGV acquisition
SMMT data[i] has revealed that new HGV registrations rose consistently through 2022-2023 as demand soared. We are seeing continuing evolution in the truck market, which is
New car market growth continues
UK new car registrations grew for the 21st consecutive month in April, rising by a modest 1.0% to reach 134,274 units, according to the latest data
Best first quarter for CV production since ...
UK commercial vehicle (CV) output rose by 27.4% in the first quarter of 2024, the best Q1 performance since 2008, according to figures published today by the Society of
New proposals to make coach driving attract...
Young people could soon find more careers in transport, after the government announced proposals to relax the minimum age requirements for bus and coach drivers
Net zero means leaving no motorist behind
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive provides some thoughts on the route to Net Zero and the importance of ensuring no-one is left behind. Britain’s motorists
‘Next generation’ incentives an...
Government should reform its dated Plug-in Truck Grant – introduced eight years ago – to reflect the progress made by the sector in developing new
March new car market sustains growth
The UK new car market clocked up its 20th consecutive month of growth in March, with a 10.4% rise in registrations. In what is typically the
Self-driving vehicles – in our own back y...
The transition to connected and automated mobility promises a phenomenal future. It will not just revolutionise motoring by enabling a hands-free experience but deliver unprecedented
Van market delivers best February performan...
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 2.2% in February to 17,934 units, marking 14 months of consecutive growth, according to the
