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SMMT response to latest measures announced by the Chancellor Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The Chancellor’s unprecedented package of emergency funding and tax support will come as a huge relief to automotive companies of all shapes and sizes as…

1. Please follow this link for an SMMT round-up of the business support measures that have been outlined from government. We will update this with new information as it becomes available, let us know of any immediate questions or concerns…

SMMT COVID-19 Update 1 Tuesday 17 March, 2020 In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation and in line with the UK government’s recommended course of action, SMMT has decided, as of today, to severely restrict the use of its London…

As a responsible employer, we have a duty to our staff and visitors to not facilitate the spread of the virus, as well as a duty of care to its employees.

UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declines -2.0% after two months of growth.

UK new car market declines -2.9% in February to 79,594, as demand from private buyers falls again.
Good month for battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars, with 4,566 joining UK roads but, at just 5.8%, market share remains low.
Industry urges Chancellor to help more drivers go electric – as new calculations show removal of VAT alone would boost sales to nearly 1 million over the next five years.

SMMT released figures for January pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in Janaury 2020 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the Janaury 2020 release

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: With both mandates now on the table, negotiations for an ambitious, world-leading FTA must now begin in earnest. The UK government’s special focus on automotive is welcome given the sector’s importance to both economic prosperity…

UK engine manufacturing down -1.7% in January, with 238,193 units built.