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25 July 2023 #SMMT News

The pace of change in the motor industry puts demand on businesses. Today, businesses need to be better informed, increasingly efficient and more competitive. Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association in July.

25 July 2023 #Pre-Registration

SMMT released figures for June pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in June 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the June 2023 release

19 July 2023 #SMMT News #Statements

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, This is a shot in the arm for the UK automotive industry, our economy and British manufacturing jobs, demonstrating the country is open for business and electric vehicle production. It comes at a critical

16 July 2023 #SMMT News

“The automotive industry is built on global trade so deepening the UK’s ties with the growing economies of the Pacific region makes eminent sense. Once ratified and implemented, the deal has the potential to deliver opportunities for the automotive industry”

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12 July 2023 #SMMT News

“The announced measures to improve the UK’s EV charging experience will give everyone increased confidence in the network, something that is crucial to driving uptake and reducing emissions”

12 July 2023 #SMMT News

SMMT honoured with Gold Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for commitment to the armed forces community. Scheme recognises organisations that offer exceptional support and provide job opportunities to ex-armed forces personnel. Follows SMMT’s Bronze and Silver Award recognition


British automotive manufacturing plants reduce CO2 emissions by -2.8% to deliver lowest carbon footprint on record. Electrified vehicles reach record levels of output as investment in low carbon production delivers more ultra-low and zero emission vehicles to UK roads. Renewable

05 July 2023 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News

New light commercial vehicle market records best first half year since 2019, up 17.7% as supply chain shortages ease. Demand for the latest vans rises by 31.0% in June to reach 34,630 units, rounding off six consecutive months of growth.

05 July 2023 #Cars #Registrations #SMMT News

New car registrations rise 25.8% to 177,266 units in 11th consecutive month of growth. BEV market grows 39.4% in June as industry calls for VAT cut on public charging to accelerate uptake. 949,720 new cars registered in first half of


SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the May 2023 release

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