SMMT News

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive. SMMT Update 408.

1. SMMT survey: Remaining in Europe best for our business
2. Policy paper on possible models for the UK outside the EU
3. UK engine manufacturing rises 1.5% in January
4. New van market matches 2015 high in February
5. Strong growth for new car market
6. LowCVP and Clean Air Alliance climate change and air quality agendas
7. Week ahead

1. Committee of Inquiry: EMIS
2. Auto industry develops articulated pedestrian dummy
3. Negotiators aim to sign TTIP this year
4. Commission presents assessment of COP21 Paris agreement
5. France warns of Brexit costs for UK borders
6. Week ahead

SMMT released figures for January 2016 pre-registrations in the UK new car market.

Solid performance for new light commercial vehicle sector in February with demand steady at 13,891 Market for small and mid-sized vans down as operators move to bigger vehicles. Strong growth in heavy segment, with demand for 2.5-3.5T vans up by…

SMMT has published Electric Vehicle (EV) registration figures for February 2016 and the year-to-date.

New car market grows 8.4% in February, with 83,395 units registered. Demand from private customers drives increases, up 22.6%, with fleet demand down 1.4%. Registrations of alternatively-fuelled vehicles up by a fifth in the month. 4 March, 2016 New car…

77% of members of SMMT – the voice of the UK motor industry – say remaining in Europe is best for their business, according to 2016 survey by independent pollster ComRes. Overwhelming support for EU membership across the board, with…

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive.

The first companies signed up to participate in June’s Meet the Buyer event have been confirmed.