SMMT News

Commercial vehicle registrations rise 17.4% in May to 31,922 units.
Fifth consecutive monthly uplift for truck market, while vans hit 150,000 registrations record.
Largest gains in heavier ends of each market segment as operator efficiency drive continues.

SMMT has published Electric Vehicle (EV) registration figures for May 2015 and the year-to-date.

New car registrations up 2.4% in May to 198,706 units, marking 39th consecutive month of growth.
‎Demand for ultra low emission vehicles up four-fold, exceeding 10,000 in 2015, compared with 2,838 in 2014.
Overall registrations reach 1,119,072 in 2015, up 5.7% as market stabilises.

Nick Robinson, one of the UK’s most well-respected political news broadcasters, is to be the celebrity guest speaker at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) 99th Annual Dinner, which will be held on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

Purpose of the Post: To promote SMMT and the UK automotive industry to ensure a positive public profile through media coverage and events. To liaise with member companies, internal departments and stakeholders to identify news and communications opportunities to support…

In a significant boost to the UK’s automotive component and supply chain, SMMT has today announced it will jointly launch an automotive trade show in the UK for the first time.

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

SMMT, the leading trade association for the UK automotive industry, has a vacancy in its busy Communications and International Department for a Press Officer. This role plays an active part in the Communications team, dealing with international, national and regional…

Purpose of the Post: To support and assist the promotion of SMMT and the UK automotive industry to ensure a positive public profile through media coverage and events. To support the Communications and International department with media activities and events,…

1. Queen’s Speech 2015
2. EU Referendum
3. Strong UK market drives car production past 500k in 2015
4. April CV and engine manufacturing figures
5. London Mayor launches Low Emission Neighbourhood scheme
6. Week ahead