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425,861 new cars registered in the key month of September, a rise of 5.6% and the biggest September since 2004.
New ‘64’ numberplate boosts volumes, with September marking the 31st consecutive month of growth in the new car market.
Registrations for the year-to-date reach 1,958,196 – up 9.1% on January-September 2013.

Today (6 October), SMMT has announced that 425,861 new cars were registered in September. Not only does this make it the second-largest month of the year in terms cars registered – beaten only by March – it also makes this September the biggest for 10 years.

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

The opening of the 2014 Paris motor show this week saw the world’s car manufacturers turn out to display their latest products and innovations. Among the cars stealing the show were a number that have been designed, developed and built in the UK.

We’ve compiled a rundown of the UK-built stars of the Paris motor show.

1. Commissioner-delegate Lord Hill recalled for second hearing
2. Clean fuel infrastructure rules adopted by Council
3. EU-Canada trade deal agreed
4. Future competitive taxi innovation relies on level playing field – IRU
5. Week ahead

1. SMMT hosts Conservative Party Conference event
2. New National Minimum Wage comes into force
3. DECC appoints new Chief Scientific Advisor
4. Parties focus on upcoming by-elections
5. Ministerial change announced
6. PM pledges tax cuts during party conference speech
7. Week ahead

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced the shortlist for its 2014 Award for Automotive Innovation, with contenders ranging from Formula 1-inspired energy recovery systems to advanced new engines. Now in its fifth year, the Award –…

Transport Minister Rt Hon John Hayes MP discussed his party’s approach to continuing support and encouraging growth of the UK automotive industry at the Conservative Party Conference yesterday.

SMMT International Bulletin October 2014 edition

Dual Purpose vehicles, more commonly known as SUVs or crossovers, are becoming ever-more popular with UK motorists. Nearly 250,000 Dual Purpose cars were registered in 2013, making it the third most popular segment in the UK.