The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Budget in UK Parliament today. SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes has responded to the Budget 2017 on behalf of the UKÂ automotive industry.
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11/08/2020
UK used car sales halve to 1 million as coronavirus hits Q2 demand
UK used car sales halve to 1 million as coronavirus hits Q2 demand
UK used car market plunges -48.9% in second quarter to just over 1 million transactions as coronavirus lockdown impacts the market.
09/06/2020
SMMT-JAMA joint statement on the UK and Japanese governments starting to negotiate a UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement.
SMMT-JAMA joint statement on the UK and Japanese governments starting to negotiate a UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement.
SMMT-JAMA joint statement on the UK and Japanese governments starting to negotiate a UK-Japan Free
29/05/2020
UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing
UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing
Just 830 engines produced in April, down from 178,022, as UK output declines -99.5% Production…
14/05/2020
Automotive manufacturing sector ready to ramp up production, as SMMT publishes safe restart guidance
Automotive manufacturing sector ready to ramp up production, as SMMT publishes safe restart guidance
New sector-specific guidance for UK automotive manufacturing industry released by SMMT today.
30/04/2020
Commercial vehicle production down -41.8% as coronavirus takes toll on UK manufacturing
Commercial vehicle production down -41.8% as coronavirus takes toll on UK manufacturing
British commercial vehicle output falls -41.8% in March, as coronavirus lockdown measures cause plant closures nationwide.Production falls for both domestic and overseas markets, down -43.4% and -40.6% respectively.£82 billion auto manufacturing sect
30/04/2020
UK engine production declines -40.0% in March as coronavirus hits output
UK engine production declines -40.0% in March as coronavirus hits output
146,615 engines produced in March as UK production declines -40.0%.Production for domestic car plants decreases -35.7%, with steeper fall for exports, down -42.4%.More than 598,000 engines built in Britain in first three months, with 59.4% exported.
06/04/2020
UK new car registrations fall -44.4% in March as coronavirus crisis hits market
UK new car registrations fall -44.4% in March as coronavirus crisis hits market
UK new car registrations fall -44.4% in March as coronavirus crisis causes showrooms to close.Steeper fall than during last financial crisis and worst March since late nineties with some 203,370 fewer cars sold in the month.Early SMMT analysis downgrade
30/03/2020
SMMT statement on ventilator challenge consortium
SMMT statement on ventilator challenge consortium
Mike Hawes. SMMT Chief Executive, said, The essential and extraordinary work of this consortium will…
20/03/2020
SMMT response to latest measures announced by the Chancellor
SMMT response to latest measures announced by the Chancellor
SMMT response to latest measures announced by the Chancellor Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,…
27/02/2020
SMMT response to the UK Governments Approach to Negotiations
SMMT response to the UK Governments Approach to Negotiations
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: With both mandates now on the table
28/11/2019
UK car production falls -4.0% in October as automotive sector counts the cost of uncertainty
UK car production falls -4.0% in October as automotive sector counts the cost of uncertainty
UK manufacturing output falls -4.0% in October with 134,752 units rolling off production lines.Weak demand at home with a -10.7% drop in production for UK market while exports fall -2.6%.Car production has now fallen in 16 of the last 17 months, with YT
31/10/2019
UK engine manufacturing shows -1.9% decline in September
UK engine manufacturing shows -1.9% decline in September
UK engine manufacturing down -1.9% in September, as demand declines at home and internationally.
22/09/2019
EU Automotive leaders unite to say "no to a no deal Brexit"
EU Automotive leaders unite to say "no to a no deal Brexit"
Europes leading automotive representatives warn of catastrophic consequences of a no deal Brexit. Barrier-free trade crucial for continued success of the deeply integrated pan-European auto sector.
10/09/2019
Closer ties for British and Korean automotive sectors as SMMT and KAMA sign new agreement
Closer ties for British and Korean automotive sectors as SMMT and KAMA sign new agreement
British and Korean automotive sectors to enjoy closer ties as SMMT signs Memorandum of Understanding…
29/08/2019
British commercial vehicle production down -31.2% in July
British commercial vehicle production down -31.2% in July
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing output declines -31.2% in July.Production for home and overseas markets falls -16.8% and -39.8% respectively.Model changeovers continue to affect overall performance, down -18.1% in the year to date.
15/08/2019
UK bus and coach market decline continues in second quarter
UK bus and coach market decline continues in second quarter
New bus and coach registrations fall -29.4% in Q2, with 1,433 vehicles joining UK roads.…
31/07/2019
UK commercial vehicle production more than halves in June
UK commercial vehicle production more than halves in June
British commercial vehicle manufacturing declined by more than half in June, as model changeovers continue
31/07/2019
UK car production falls 20% in first six months as new data reveals £330 million no deal mitigation bill
UK car production falls 20% in first six months as new data reveals £330 million no deal mitigation bill
UK car manufacturing falls by a fifth in first half of 2019, with June decline
26/07/2019
SMMT Letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson
SMMT Letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Today the SMMT wrote to the Prime Minister, congratulating him on his appointment and setting out the UK automotive industry's immediate and future priorities at a time of dramatic transformation for the sector.
04/07/2019
Bump in the road to zero as low emission car demand reverses in June
Bump in the road to zero as low emission car demand reverses in June
UK new car market declines for fourth consecutive month, down -4.9% in June, as alternatively fuelled vehicle demand falls for first time in 26 months.Boost for battery electric cars but plug-in hybrid decline continues, falling -50.4%.
30/05/2019
UK CV production falls in April as planned shutdowns affect output
UK CV production falls in April as planned shutdowns affect output
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declines -70.9% in April, with 2,162 units produced.Output for home market falls -27.1%, while exports decline -89.9%.Year-to-date records positive performance, up 10.3% on the same period last year.
30/05/2019
British engine manufacturing down nearly a quarter in April
British engine manufacturing down nearly a quarter in April
British engine manufacturing falls -23.4% in April as UK car plant Brexit shutdowns affect demand
16/05/2019
UK bus and coach market decline continues in first quarter
UK bus and coach market decline continues in first quarter
New bus and coach registrations fall -32.8% in Q1.
15/05/2019
UK used car market stable in Q1 with more than 2 million transactions as AFV growth continues
UK used car market stable in Q1 with more than 2 million transactions as AFV growth continues
UK used car market stable in Q1 2019 down just -0.6%
30/04/2019
British car manufacturing falls -14.4% in March as industry warns no-deal Brexit could send output back to 1980s levels
British car manufacturing falls -14.4% in March as industry warns no-deal Brexit could send output back to 1980s levels
British car production declines for 10th month in a row, down -14.4% in March.
30/04/2019
UK van sector delivers £56 billion pay-packet to British workers, finds new research
UK van sector delivers £56 billion pay-packet to British workers, finds new research
One in 10 workers in the UK uses or depends on a van
30/04/2019
British engine manufacturing down -6.3% in March as production for domestic market falters in Q1
British engine manufacturing down -6.3% in March as production for domestic market falters in Q1
British engine production down -6.3% in March with 244,201 units manufactured.
13/04/2019
Record number of plug-in cars on UK roads as ownership surges by three quarters
Record number of plug-in cars on UK roads as ownership surges by three quarters
UKs biggest automotive analysis reveals UKs plug-in car fleet ownership rises 76.6% in 2018,
09/04/2019
Government gives green light to new competitiveness and productivity initiative for automotive manufacturers
Government gives green light to new competitiveness and productivity initiative for automotive manufacturers
Innovative NMCL package will boost the performance of the UK’s advanced manufacturing supply chain
04/04/2019
UK car market falls in March as uncertainty undermines buyer confidence
UK car market falls in March as uncertainty undermines buyer confidence
UK new car market down -3.4% in key plate change month
29/03/2019
SMMT response to Withdrawal Agreement vote
SMMT response to Withdrawal Agreement vote
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive Another defeat means more uncertainty and more disruption
28/03/2019
UK car production sees double digit decline in February
UK car production sees double digit decline in February
British car manufacturing declines -15.3% in February, with 123,203 units produced.
28/03/2019
UK engine production declines -7.0% in February
UK engine production declines -7.0% in February
UK engine manufacturing down -7.0% in February, with 235,595 units built.
14/03/2019
SMMT statement on no-deal vote
SMMT statement on no-deal vote
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Parliaments clear rejection of no-deal is welcome, but the law
13/03/2019
SMMT statement on tariff announcement
SMMT statement on tariff announcement
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Todays announcement does not resolve the devastating effect a 'no deal'
13/03/2019
SMMT statement on Brexit vote
SMMT statement on Brexit vote
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said: Todays vote leaves us perilously close to the cliff edge
07/03/2019
Ex-forces join automotive front line to boost industry know how and plug skills gap
Ex-forces join automotive front line to boost industry know how and plug skills gap
New Armed Forces initiative, Mission Automotive, helps ex-military talent into new careers and plugs vital
05/03/2019
UK new van market stable in February
UK new van market stable in February
New van registrations rise 1.8% to 14,384 units in February 2019.
28/02/2019
UK car production falls -18.2% in January
UK car production falls -18.2% in January
British car production falls -18.2% in first month of the year, reflecting model changes and
28/02/2019
UK engine production declines -9.5% in January
UK engine production declines -9.5% in January
UK engine manufacturing down -9.5% in January, with 241,727 units built. Double-digit drop in domestic…
19/02/2019
SMMT statement on Honda announcement
SMMT statement on Honda announcement
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Today's announcement is a huge blow to UK automotive manufacturing
13/02/2019
UK used car market finishes 2018 moderately down with 7.9m sales
UK used car market finishes 2018 moderately down with 7.9m sales
Used market drops -2.1% in 2018, with 167,980 fewer cars changing hands compared with 2017
31/01/2019
British engine production broadly stable in 2018 as exports drive demand
British engine production broadly stable in 2018 as exports drive demand
UK engine manufacturing stable in 2018, down just -0.3% to 2.7 million units.
15/01/2019
SMMT statement on Brexit vote
SMMT statement on Brexit vote
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: As MPs prepare to vote on the governments Brexit deal
15/01/2019
SMMT statement on Brexit vote result
SMMT statement on Brexit vote result
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The vote against the Brexit deal on the table brings
07/01/2019
December EV registrations
December EV registrations
07/01/2019
New UK van market holds steady after mixed 2018
New UK van market holds steady after mixed 2018
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) market shows moderate -1.3% decline in 2018. 357,325 registrations enough to…
21/12/2018
Serious decline for British car manufacturing in November
Serious decline for British car manufacturing in November
British car manufacturing declines -19.6% in November. Production for home and overseas down -1.9% and
21/12/2018
UK engine manufacturing decreases in November
UK engine manufacturing decreases in November
November sees -14.2% decline in UK engine production as manufacturers respond to market changes. Exports…
20/12/2018
Automotive industry warns of catastrophe of exiting EU without an agreement; No Deal must be off the table
Automotive industry warns of catastrophe of exiting EU without an agreement; No Deal must be off the table
No Deal must be taken off the table or risk destroying the automotive industry and the hundreds of thousands of jobs it supports, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warned today. âNo Dealâ with the EU would have an
05/12/2018
Modest -3.0% decline for November UK new car market
Modest -3.0% decline for November UK new car market
UK new car market down -3.0% in November to 158,639 units, reflecting uncertainty, falling consumer
29/11/2018
UK car manufacturing falls in October
UK car manufacturing falls in October
UK car manufacturing falls -9.8% in October with 140,374 cars leaving production lines.
28/11/2018
SMMT announces new President
SMMT announces new President
The 81st President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Dr George Gillespie
15/11/2018
SMMT response to the Brexit Agreement
SMMT response to the Brexit Agreement
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: For the automotive industry, Brexit is about damage limitation.
12/11/2018
New heavy truck market drops -7.0% in Q3 2018
New heavy truck market drops -7.0% in Q3 2018
Demand for new heavy goods vehicles falls -7.0% in Q3 to 9,853 units. Declines for
29/10/2018
SMMT response to the Budget 2018
SMMT response to the Budget 2018
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: There are some welcome announcements in the Budget, including further
04/10/2018
UK new car market falls in exceptional September as supply issues bite
UK new car market falls in exceptional September as supply issues bite
UK new car market falls -20.5% in September to 338,834 units as regulatory changes impact…
04/10/2018
UK new van market declines -6.1% in September
UK new van market declines -6.1% in September
Demand for large vans remains solid, but fewer purchases of small and medium models pull…
27/09/2018
UK car manufacturing falls in August as production changes affect summer output
UK car manufacturing falls in August as production changes affect summer output
UK car manufacturing declines -12.9% in August, with 89,254 units produced. Production for home market…
27/09/2018
UK commercial vehicles output remains steady in August
UK commercial vehicles output remains steady in August
UK CV manufacturing falls -1.6% in August, with 3,685 units rolling off production lines. Output…
13/09/2018
First SMMT quality management conference taking place in November
First SMMT quality management conference taking place in November
Inaugural SMMT Automotive Quality Management Systems (AQMS) Conference to be held at the NEC, Birmingham,…
05/09/2018
August – EV registrations
August – EV registrations
Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there…
30/08/2018
British-built engines enjoy 13.0% July growth in exports
British-built engines enjoy 13.0% July growth in exports
UK engine production remains steady in July, increasing by a modest 1.0%. Exports growth outweighs…
14/08/2018
SMMT invites best of British companies to put future technologies in the spotlight at Japan exhibition
SMMT invites best of British companies to put future technologies in the spotlight at Japan exhibition
Best of British companies to exhibit at largest international exhibition for the electric vehicle sector.…
13/08/2018
New HGV registrations fall -9.4% in Q2 2018
New HGV registrations fall -9.4% in Q2 2018
New heavy goods vehicle market declines in Q2 2018, falling -9.4% to 10,670 units. Demand…
13/08/2018
UK bus and coach demand falls -3.6% in Q2
UK bus and coach demand falls -3.6% in Q2
New bus and coach registrations fall -3.6% in Q2, with 2,029 vehicles joining UK roads.…
06/08/2018
July – EV registrations
July – EV registrations
Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there…
06/08/2018
New van market declines -5.9% in July
New van market declines -5.9% in July
New light commercial vehicle market declines -5.9% July with 23,309 vans and pick-ups registered. Double-digit…
03/08/2018
UK automotive supply chain reaps £54m competitiveness boost from LTASC funding programme
UK automotive supply chain reaps £54m competitiveness boost from LTASC funding programme
⢠Government-backed £13m Long Term Automotive Supply Chain Competitiveness (LTASC) fund drives £41m private investment…
31/07/2018
British engine production falls in June but puts in record performance so far this year
British engine production falls in June but puts in record performance so far this year
UK engine production falls -3.5% in June as demand from British car plants declines. Exports…
12/07/2018
SMMT response to government’s exit from and new partnership with the EU White Paper
SMMT response to government’s exit from and new partnership with the EU White Paper
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Todayâs white paper is a welcome step forward in replicating…
12/07/2018
SMMT response to government’s exit from and new partnership with the EU White Paper
SMMT response to government’s exit from and new partnership with the EU White Paper
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: Todayâs white paper is a welcome step forward in replicating…
09/07/2018
UK Automotive committed to zero emission ambition but barriers must be addressed together
UK Automotive committed to zero emission ambition but barriers must be addressed together
UK motor industry shares governmentâs goal of zero emission transport, but barriers need to be addressed.
05/07/2018
UK new van market declines 5.8% in June
UK new van market declines 5.8% in June
UK new van registrations fall -5.8% in June, with more than 35,000 hitting UK roads.…
04/07/2018
UK now biggest EU market for Korean car brands underlining strength of automotive trade
UK now biggest EU market for Korean car brands underlining strength of automotive trade
UK now largest EU new car market for Korean car brands, with some 190,215 vehicles registered in 2017. Korea is UK Autoâs third biggest Asian export market, behind only China and Japan, as demand for British-built cars quadruples since 2010.
28/06/2018
UK car manufacturing grows 1.3% in May
UK car manufacturing grows 1.3% in May
UK car manufacturing rises 1.3% in May, with 137,225 units produced.Output for UK grows 12.8% following -12.8% decline in May 2017 as domestic market resets.Year-to-date production remains down, by -2.9%, but more than 700,000 cars built in first five m
28/06/2018
UK CV manufacturing remains stable in April as exports drive output
UK CV manufacturing remains stable in April as exports drive output
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing holds steady in May, declining -0.6%. Overseas demand drives production, up 11.6%, while home demand falls -21.9%.
28/06/2018
Exports drive UK engine manufacturing growth in May
Exports drive UK engine manufacturing growth in May
British engine manufacturing rises again in May, up 5.1% to 242,391 units. 18.7% growth in production for export offsets -12.4% decline in domestic demand.
08/06/2018
Katherine Ryan announced as after dinner speaker for the 102nd SMMT Annual Dinner
Katherine Ryan announced as after dinner speaker for the 102nd SMMT Annual Dinner
Comedian, writer and actress Katherine Ryan has been confirmed as the celebrity guest speaker for…
01/06/2018
UK automotive industry assesses supply chain opportunities from future tech at SMMT Open Forum
UK automotive industry assesses supply chain opportunities from future tech at SMMT Open Forum
Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and technology innovators come together to discuss the future of the car…
31/05/2018
Britainâs engine production hits record-breaking pace as more than 1 million engines made in 2018 so far
Britainâs engine production hits record-breaking pace as more than 1 million engines made in 2018 so far
UK engine manufacturing surpasses 1 million mark in April for first time on record. Highest…
16/05/2018
New heavy truck market declines in Q1 2018
New heavy truck market declines in Q1 2018
New UK heavy goods vehicle market declines in Q1 2018, down -6.0% on same quarter…
26/04/2018
UK commercial vehicle production declines for seventh month in March
UK commercial vehicle production declines for seventh month in March
British commercial vehicle production declines for seventh month in March, down -10.8% to 7,145 units.…
24/04/2018
Britsâ dependence on commercial vehicles revealed as new research shows 9 in 10 would be worse off without them
Britsâ dependence on commercial vehicles revealed as new research shows 9 in 10 would be worse off without them
Almost 9 in 10 (88%) British consumers say reduced or restricted services from CV-driven services…
16/04/2018
Female car owners up 20% in a decade, reveals UKâs biggest automotive Motorparc analysis
Female car owners up 20% in a decade, reveals UKâs biggest automotive Motorparc analysis
UKâs biggest automotive analysis by SMMT reveals changing face of British car ownership, with female…
05/04/2018
British new van market declines -5.6% in March
British new van market declines -5.6% in March
UK new van registrations fall -5.6% in March, with just under 60,000 hitting UK roads.…
05/04/2018
UK new car market falls -15.7% in March as new â18 plate hits roads
UK new car market falls -15.7% in March as new â18 plate hits roads
As predicted, the UK new car market fell in March, down -15.7%, but still the fourth biggest March ever for the sector. Fall in diesel demand continues, down -37.2% compared to same month last year, with AFVs up 5.7% and petrol holding steady at 0.5%. Ove
04/04/2018
SMMT response Vauxhall van announcement
SMMT response Vauxhall van announcement
Mike Hawes SMMT chief executive said:Â This announcement is great news for the UK automotive…
29/03/2018
UK CV manufacturing down by a quarter in February
UK CV manufacturing down by a quarter in February
British commercial vehicle production falls -24.2% in February to 6,019 units. Decline in both home…
29/03/2018
UK car manufacturing falls in February, with double-digit decline in domestic demand
UK car manufacturing falls in February, with double-digit decline in domestic demand
British car manufacturing declines -4.4% in February to 145,475 units. Exports steady, dipping -0.8%, with…
29/03/2018
Double-digit growth for UK engine exports drives new records in February
Double-digit growth for UK engine exports drives new records in February
More than a quarter of a million engines produced by British factories in February. Exports…
28/03/2018
Competitiveness must be a priority as critical investment decisions loom for UK Automotive
Competitiveness must be a priority as critical investment decisions loom for UK Automotive
With one year to go until the UK leaves the EU, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today set out its priorities to assure the UK automotive industryâs future success. The move follows agreement of a Brexit transition period, design
15/03/2018
Automotive industry assembles in South West to examine challenges and assess growth opportunities post-Brexit
Automotive industry assembles in South West to examine challenges and assess growth opportunities post-Brexit
SMMT Regional Forum unites automotive business leaders from across the South West to discuss new…
12/02/2018
New bus and coach market declines in 2017
New bus and coach market declines in 2017
Double-digit decline in new bus and coach market in 2017, down -12.7%. Registrations of minibuses,…
31/01/2018
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declines -16.7% in 2017
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declines -16.7% in 2017
More than 78,000 commercial vehicles built in the UK in 2017, down -16.7% year on year.
31/01/2018
Record engine production in 2017 as demand grows, home and abroad
Record engine production in 2017 as demand grows, home and abroad
British engine manufacturing rises 6.9% to all-time high of 2.7 million units in 2017
26/01/2018
December 2017 new car pre-registration figures
December 2017 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for December pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows…
22/01/2018
New cars in UK safer than ever before with 1.8 million fitted with collision warning systems
New cars in UK safer than ever before with 1.8 million fitted with collision warning systems
Nearly 7 in 10 new cars available with driver assistance systems, with 1.8 million buyers a year benefitting from collision avoidance technology. Autonomous emergency braking, parking assistance and blind spot sensors also top the list of most popular tec
10/01/2018
Automotive Sector Deal between government and industry is announced
Automotive Sector Deal between government and industry is announced
An Automotive Sector Deal between government and the automotive industry has today been announced by…
05/01/2018
UK average new car CO2 figures for 2017 rise for first time in two decades, up 0.8% on 2016
UK average new car CO2 figures for 2017 rise for first time in two decades, up 0.8% on 2016
New figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that carbon tailpipe emissions have risen for the first time since 1997, with new cars averaging 121.04g/km, up 0.8% on 2016.
03/01/2018
November 2017 new car pre-registration figures
November 2017 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows…
21/12/2017
British-built engine demand continues growth in November
British-built engine demand continues growth in November
British engine manufacturing grows 11.4% in November to 279,532 units.
21/12/2017
CV manufacturing declines by a third in November
CV manufacturing declines by a third in November
November UK production of commercial vehicles declines -34.6% to 6,312 units.
05/12/2017
November 2017 – EV registrations
November 2017 – EV registrations
Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in…
28/11/2017
SMMT President calls for faster, concrete progress in agreeing a transition period for Brexit
SMMT President calls for faster, concrete progress in agreeing a transition period for Brexit
In his keynote address at the SMMT’s 101st Annual Dinner, SMMT President Tony Walker, urges…
23/11/2017
Local sourcing drives UK engine manufacturing growth in October
Local sourcing drives UK engine manufacturing growth in October
British engine production rises 14.7% in October to 263,141. Production for UK up 26.3% to…
22/11/2017
SMMT response to the Autumn Budget 2017
SMMT response to the Autumn Budget 2017
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive responded to today’s Autumn Budget: The Autumn Budget contains some positive measures and we are pleased to see a renewed commitment to new and future vehicle technology. The investment in charge points and new incentive
06/11/2017
Double digit decline for UK car market in October as government urged to restore confidence in new cleaner diesels
Double digit decline for UK car market in October as government urged to restore confidence in new cleaner diesels
The UK new car market declined for a seventh consecutive month in October, with 158,192 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand fell by -12.2% in the month, as falling conf
26/10/2017
UK engine manufacturing surpasses 2 million in Q3 â the first time since records began
UK engine manufacturing surpasses 2 million in Q3 â the first time since records began
Engine production rises 3.9% in September with more than 248,463 units made for home and…
24/10/2017
Japan-UK auto trade as strong as ever as third more British car buyers choose Japanese brands
Japan-UK auto trade as strong as ever as third more British car buyers choose Japanese brands
UK consumer demand for Japanese car brands rises 38.2% in five years, with more than…
05/10/2017
Demand for new cars declines in September as consumer and business confidence falls
Demand for new cars declines in September as consumer and business confidence falls
The UK new car market declined for a sixth consecutive month in September, with 426,170 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
05/10/2017
New van market declines in September as business confidence dented
New van market declines in September as business confidence dented
Demand for new vans declines -4.2% in September to 57,368 units. Pickups and heavier van…
28/09/2017
UK engine manufacturing posts double digit growth in August as exports drive demand
UK engine manufacturing posts double digit growth in August as exports drive demand
Engine production rises 11.9% in August with more than 150,000 made for export and home markets…
28/09/2017
August 2017 new car pre-registration figures
August 2017 new car pre-registration figures
The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2017 that were defined as pre-registrations.
05/09/2017
UK new car market reports slower August as more buyers await new 67-plate
UK new car market reports slower August as more buyers await new 67-plate
The UK new car market reported its fifth consecutive month of decline in August, according to figures published today by SMMT. Registrations fell -6.4%, after a record August in 2016.
01/09/2017
UK car buyers to benefit from toughest-ever emissions tests
UK car buyers to benefit from toughest-ever emissions tests
Toughest ever new car emissions tests come into force today. All newly launched car models…
24/08/2017
British car manufacturing rebounds in July as new models hit production lines
British car manufacturing rebounds in July as new models hit production lines
British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July, with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines.
24/08/2017
CV manufacturing declines in July, but exports remain steady in 2017
CV manufacturing declines in July, but exports remain steady in 2017
UK CV manufacturing fell -26.1% in July with 6,499 vans, trucks, buses and coaches built.
24/08/2017
Strong July for UK engine manufacturing as investment continues to deliver returns
Strong July for UK engine manufacturing as investment continues to deliver returns
12.0% July engine production boost counteracts June dip, with output rising by more than 20,000 units ahead of planned August plant upgrades.
15/08/2017
SMMT statement in response to government announcement on future customs arrangements
SMMT statement in response to government announcement on future customs arrangements
SMMT has issued a statement in response to government’s announcement on future customs arrangements.
11/08/2017
Commercial vehicle exports rise in first half of 2017, with 95% destined for EU
Commercial vehicle exports rise in first half of 2017, with 95% destined for EU
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.
04/08/2017
July 2017 â EV registrations
July 2017 â EV registrations
SMMT has released electric vehicle (EV) registrations for July 2017.
04/08/2017
New car market falls in July as demand declines across business and consumer sectors
New car market falls in July as demand declines across business and consumer sectors
161,997 new cars registered in July as market declines -9.3% â the fourth consecutive monthly…
04/08/2017
Stable growth for new van market in July
Stable growth for new van market in July
The new van market remained stable in July, rising 1.1% with 24,766 registrations last month, according to SMMT figures.
31/07/2017
Government urged to put automotive at heart of Brexit agenda as UK motorists face 10% increase in servicing costs
Government urged to put automotive at heart of Brexit agenda as UK motorists face 10% increase in servicing costs
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 UK and the EU. A new report published today by SMMT shows that the UKâs collective car repair bill could rise
27/07/2017
June car manufacturing falls as industry calls on government to outline Brexit plans
June car manufacturing falls as industry calls on government to outline Brexit plans
UK car manufacturing falls -13.7% in June as 136,901 cars leave production lines. First half…
27/07/2017
Overall commercial vehicle production falls in first half of 2017 despite strong export growth
Overall commercial vehicle production falls in first half of 2017 despite strong export growth
British commercial vehicle manufacturing falls -4.7% in June 2017 with 7,324 CVs built last month.…
27/07/2017
British-built engine demand holds up in 2017 despite June fall
British-built engine demand holds up in 2017 despite June fall
Engine manufacturing remains robust year-to-date, with demand up 3.6% overall in the first half-year. Performance…
26/07/2017
SMMT statement in response to government diesel and petrol plans
SMMT statement in response to government diesel and petrol plans
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The UK government’s ambition for all new cars and…
06/07/2017
May 2017 new car pre-registration figures
May 2017 new car pre-registration figures
Today, SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data…
05/07/2017
New car market declines in June as demand stabilises over second quarter
New car market declines in June as demand stabilises over second quarter
The UK new car market has declined for a third consecutive month with 243,454 new units registered in June, according to figures released by SMMT. Registrations fell at a slower pace than in the previous two months, by -4.8%, as demand continued to stabil
29/06/2017
Exports drive UK new car production but May down as manufacturers gear up for new models
Exports drive UK new car production but May down as manufacturers gear up for new models
New car production falls -9.7% overall in May as car makers adjust production schedules for…
29/06/2017
Exports lead engine production growth in May
Exports lead engine production growth in May
Engine manufacturing bounces back after Easter dip, with output up 5.5% to 230,606 units. Production…
20/06/2017
UK Automotive calls for âbusiness as usualâ interim arrangements to avoid cliff edge
UK Automotive calls for âbusiness as usualâ interim arrangements to avoid cliff edge
The UK automotive industry has today called on government to seek an interim arrangement with the EU that would maintain membership of the single market and customs union until a final agreement on a new relationship with the EU is negotiated and implemen
20/06/2017
UK Automotive achieves record turnover of £77.5 billion, marking seventh consecutive year of growth
UK Automotive achieves record turnover of £77.5 billion, marking seventh consecutive year of growth
UK Automotiveâs 18th annual Sustainability Report reveals the manufacturing sector turned over a record £77.5 billion in 2016.
09/06/2017
SMMT response to 2017 General Election results
SMMT response to 2017 General Election results
SMMT has released a statement in response to the 2017 General Election results on behalf of UK Automotive.
06/06/2017
British motorists buy more car parts, accessories and services online than cosmetics or groceries finds new research
British motorists buy more car parts, accessories and services online than cosmetics or groceries finds new research
UK automotive aftermarket increases turnover to £21.6 billion as more high tech vehicles hit the…
05/06/2017
May 2017 â EV registrations
May 2017 â EV registrations
SMMT has released electric vehicle (EV) registrations for May 2017.
05/06/2017
New car registrations decline in May ahead of general election
New car registrations decline in May ahead of general election
The UK new car market declined in May ahead of the general election, with demand falling -8.5%, according to figures released today by SMMT. 186,265 new cars were registered in the month, with business purchases driving the market, up 20.1%, to offset dec
31/05/2017
SMMT Open Forum to highlight £2.6 billion digitisation supply chain opportunity
SMMT Open Forum to highlight £2.6 billion digitisation supply chain opportunity
SMMT Open Forum returns to Automechanika Birmingham on 6 June, to highlight the latest cutting-edge technologies and trends.
25/05/2017
UK car manufacturing falls in April, but YTD output remains strongest for 17 years
UK car manufacturing falls in April, but YTD output remains strongest for 17 years
Car output falls 18.2% as Easter bank holiday results in fewer manufacturing days. Year-to-date production…
25/05/2017
SMMT launches Motor Industry Facts 2017
SMMT launches Motor Industry Facts 2017
SMMT has launched its comprehensive guide to all things UK Automotive, Motor Industry Facts 2017,…
25/05/2017
Engine output growing in 2017 despite April decline
Engine output growing in 2017 despite April decline
Engine manufacturing reduced by 14.5% in April as month shortened by Easter break. Year-to-date remains…
18/05/2017
Record first quarter for UK used car market
Record first quarter for UK used car market
The UK used car market got off to a strong start in 2017 with a record number of vehicles sold in the UK in the first quarter, according to data released by SMMT. 2,133,956 used cars changed hands in the first three months of the year, 3.4% more than in 2
05/05/2017
SMMT statement in response to government draft UK Air Quality Plan
SMMT statement in response to government draft UK Air Quality Plan
SMMT has released a statement in response to the government draft UK Air Quality Plan.
04/05/2017
UK new car demand falls in April as new VED rates come into force
UK new car demand falls in April as new VED rates come into force
The UK new car market experienced a significant decline in April, following exceptional growth in the previous month as buyers brought forward purchases ahead of the switch to new VED rates, which came into force on 1 April 2017.
04/05/2017
April 2017 â EV registrations
April 2017 â EV registrations
Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there…
27/04/2017
Best month since 2000 for UK car manufacturing as exports drive production demand
Best month since 2000 for UK car manufacturing as exports drive production demand
British car makers produced 170,691 vehicles in March, up 7.3%, the biggest month in 17…
27/04/2017
March delivers all-round high for engine manufacturing as Q1 output surpasses 700,000 for first time
March delivers all-round high for engine manufacturing as Q1 output surpasses 700,000 for first time
UK engine manufacturing output rises a fifth in March (19.5%) to 271,359 units. Home market delivers 21.4% increase in production for the month â exceeding overseas growth in a reversal of the year-to-date trend.
10/04/2017
10 facts you need to know about diesel
10 facts you need to know about diesel
This March, an all-time record number of diesel cars were registered. SMMT reveals why they are so popular, and the important role they can play in helping improve air quality in towns and cities, and tackling climate change.
05/04/2017
Records tumble as March UK new car market hits all-time high
Records tumble as March UK new car market hits all-time high
The UKâs new car market grew by 8.4% in March, making it the biggest month since records began. The record performance came as buyers seized the chance to buy cars before the new vehicle excise duty (VED) rates came into force. From 1 April, under th
30/03/2017
Connected and autonomous vehicles will improve quality of life for six in 10 people with limited mobility, finds new study
Connected and autonomous vehicles will improve quality of life for six in 10 people with limited mobility, finds new study
Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) will transform the lives of six out of every 10 people in the UK, according to new research published by SMMT.
29/03/2017
UK Automotive demands government delivers deal to safeguard competitiveness
UK Automotive demands government delivers deal to safeguard competitiveness
SMMT has renewed its call for the automotive industry to be at the heart of Brexit negotiations.
23/03/2017
Double digit growth for UK car exports in February drives monthly production above 150,000
Double digit growth for UK car exports in February drives monthly production above 150,000
Double-digit growth in demand for British-built cars last month helped deliver the biggest February for UK car production in 17 years.
23/03/2017
Exports provide February lift for UK engine manufacturing
Exports provide February lift for UK engine manufacturing
Upward trend for UK engine manufacturing continues in February, with 3.0% growth in a second…
22/03/2017
India imports of British-built cars grow 11-fold as demand for premium vehicles soars
India imports of British-built cars grow 11-fold as demand for premium vehicles soars
UK car exports to India have grown almost 11-fold in the past seven years, in 2016, Indian motorists bought 3,372 British-built cars.
14/03/2017
Government and UK Automotive discuss Britain as a world leader in future technology ahead of major event on connected and self-driving vehicles
Government and UK Automotive discuss Britain as a world leader in future technology ahead of major event on connected and self-driving vehicles
Government and the UK automotive industry came together today to discuss plans to position Britain…
09/03/2017
UK Automotive unites at Automechanika Birmingham to target more British parts for British cars
UK Automotive unites at Automechanika Birmingham to target more British parts for British cars
SMMTâs Meet the Buyer event returns to Automechanika Birmingham as industry and government join to support inward investment.
08/03/2017
SMMT response to Budget 2017
SMMT response to Budget 2017
SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes has responded to the budget on behalf of the UK automotive industry.
06/03/2017
UK new car market holds steady in February
UK new car market holds steady in February
The UK new car market remained steady in February, dipping just -0.3%, according to figures released by SMMT.
02/03/2017
UK CO2 emissions fall for 19th consecutive year but SMMT warns anti-diesel agenda will halt progress
UK CO2 emissions fall for 19th consecutive year but SMMT warns anti-diesel agenda will halt progress
UK average new car CO2falls to new low of 120.1g/km, down -1.1% on 2015 and…
27/02/2017
Search begins for UK Automotiveâs top 100 rising female stars
Search begins for UK Automotiveâs top 100 rising female stars
UK Automotive is on the search for the sectorâs future leaders as the Great British Women in the Car Industry awards returns.
23/02/2017
UK car manufacturing starts 2017 on a high with best January performance in nine years
UK car manufacturing starts 2017 on a high with best January performance in nine years
UK car manufacturing had a successful start to 2017, with output in January up 7.5% compared with the same month last year
23/02/2017
Carmakers come together to promote low emission vehicles, as motorists across UK call for greater incentives to switch and better charging infrastructure
Carmakers come together to promote low emission vehicles, as motorists across UK call for greater incentives to switch and better charging infrastructure
UK Automotive demonstrated its commitment to developing the latest low emission vehicles during a special display of 26 vehicles in London, underlining the diversity and appeal of alternatively fuelled vehicles.
23/02/2017
Best ever January for British engine production
Best ever January for British engine production
Strong start for British engine production in 2017, with output rising 12.0% to 235,076 units â the best January on record.
13/02/2017
Double-decks drive 2016 growth for UK bus and coach market
Double-decks drive 2016 growth for UK bus and coach market
The UKâs new bus and coach market saw a second consecutive year of growth in 2016, as demand rose 8.0%.
06/02/2017
UK new car market kick-starts 2017 with milestone for alternatively fuelled vehicles
UK new car market kick-starts 2017 with milestone for alternatively fuelled vehicles
The UK new car market achieved a 12-year high in January, according to figures published by SMMT. 174,564 vehicles left showrooms last month â a 2.9% year-on-year uplift and the highest level since 2005. Significantly, however, the alternatively fuel
06/02/2017
January 2017 EV registrations
January 2017 EV registrations
Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there…
26/01/2017
17 year high for British car manufacturing as global demand hits record levels
17 year high for British car manufacturing as global demand hits record levels
7 million cars built in the UK in 2016, an increase of 8.5% and the…
05/01/2017
UK new car market achieves record 2.69 million registrations in 2016 with fifth year of growth
UK new car market achieves record 2.69 million registrations in 2016 with fifth year of growth
The UK new car market achieved another record year in 2016, with annual registrations climbing for the fifth year in a row to almost 2.7 million.
12/12/2016
David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, and DfT and BEIS ministers host roundtable with SMMT and automotive leaders
David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, and DfT and BEIS ministers host roundtable with SMMT and automotive leaders
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today hosted a roundtable discussion chaired by…
17/11/2016
Britain’s used car market motors to record levels in Q3 as 2.1 million vehicles change hands
Britain’s used car market motors to record levels in Q3 as 2.1 million vehicles change hands
Growth in the used car market continued in the third quarter of 2016 as UK buyers snapped up a record 2,148,050 vehicles.
14/11/2016
Strong bus and coach demand boosts Q3 registrations
Strong bus and coach demand boosts Q3 registrations
The new bus and coach market grew 14.2% in the third quarter of 2016, with more than 2,300 new vehicles registered.
14/11/2016
UK heavy truck market declines in Q3 after five consecutive quarters of growth
UK heavy truck market declines in Q3 after five consecutive quarters of growth
The new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined -3.6% in the third quarter of 2016, according to figures released by SMMT.
SMMT response to Budget 2017
08/03/2017
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