SMMT News

SMMT has published EV registration figures for December 2015 and the full-year.

UK new car registrations for 2015 beat 2.6 million units for the first time, sealing four years of consecutive growth.

SMMT’s Events Newsletter from January 2016, with the latest information on SMMT, Industry and International events. Events Newsletter, January 2016.

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership. New members –December 2015

Today, SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market.

SMMT’s weekly round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from SMMT’s Chief Executive. SMMT Update 399.

1. Defra – UK plan for improving air quality
2. Plug-in car grant changes announced
3. UK CV production posts further gains in November
4. Exports drive UK car manufacturing growth
5. New funding competition announced by ACP
6. Week ahead

1. EP Environment Committee rejects proposal on new emissions testing standards
2. ACEA – Passenger car registrations +13.7%
3. Juncker says EU wants to fin ‘fair deal’ for UK
4. EU strikes deal on strict new data protection reform
5. Eurozone growth ‘slows’ in December
6. Week ahead

Comment from Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive

UK engine output rises 3.5% in November, with 209,133 units produced.