Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

Low emission car demand reverses in June

Jul 05, 2019Comments off

UK new car registrations declined for a fourth consecutive month in June, with year-on-year demand falling by -4.9% to 223,421 units, according to the latest

UK car manufacturing declines for 12th mont...

Jun 27, 2019Comments off

British car production fell for the 12th month in a row in May, as output dropped 15.5%, according to figures released today by the Society of

Criticism over changes to plug-in car grant

May 13, 2019Comments off

The Government is being urged to increase financial support for the uptake of green vehicles – despite a rise in the number of new ultra-low

New car demand falls in April as plug-in hy...

May 08, 2019Comments off

  The UK new car market declined by -4.1% in April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month

Motoring expert selects EVs to consider buy...

May 07, 2019Comments off

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, automotive data experts cap hpi has compiled a select list of vehicles worthy of driver consideration. Senior valuations

The future of electric vehicles

May 07, 2019Comments off

Go Ultra Low will return to the Hay Festival this year to host a panel on the future of electric vehicles. Following a successful inaugural

British car manufacturing falls -14.4% in M...

Apr 30, 2019Comments off

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

13 automotive Brexit myths – busted

Mar 12, 2019Comments off

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

Reaction to SMMT December Car Sales

Jan 08, 2019Comments off

Following the disappointing car sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, some businesses at the heart of the motor industry have responded

Fall in New Car Market a Wake-up Call

Jan 08, 2019Comments off

The UK new car market declined by -6.8% in 2018, with annual registrations falling for a second year to 2,367,147 units, according to figures released