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The pace of change in the motor industry puts demand on businesses. Today, businesses need to be better informed, increasingly efficient and more competitive. On your own, this can be a tough call, but as a member of SMMT you have a resource to help you realise your full potential. Find out who has joined SMMT this month

New figures reveal tariff threat to EU-made battery electric vehicles could result in a £3,400 average price hike if unworkable rules of origin are implemented in January. 10% tariffs would also add £3,600 to cost of British-built BEVs sold in…

Britain’s biggest and best attended expo for commercial vehicles launches for 2024 with all-new conference focused on key business-critical themes – decarbonisation, technical expertise, and people and skills. 23rd edition to run 23-25 April 2024 at NEC Birmingham with more…

UK new light commercial vehicle market rises for ninth month running, up 28.1% to 44,760 units in September. Large vans remain most popular, up 13.0%, but medium-sized vans drive growth, increasing by 89.0%. Electric van uptake rises 85.9% to 2,882…

272,610 new cars registered in September as market rises 21.0% in 14th consecutive month of growth. Fleets drive expansion during ‘new plate month’ while overall private purchases add to uplift. Zero emission vehicle demand continues to grow, but industry calls…

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: With less than 100 days to go, manufacturers finally have clarity on what they are required to sell next year and up to 2030. The industry is investing billions in decarbonisation and recognises the…

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grows 8.6% in most productive August since 2012. 6,660 units leave factories in August, pushing year-to-date volume 62.2% above pre-pandemic levels. CVs made for the domestic market up by 24.4%, while exports fall slightly, down…

UK car production declines by -9.7% to 45,052 units in August, following six months of growth. Production for home market falls -25.2%, as exports also decline by -5.5%. Electrified vehicles represent nearly two in five of all cars produced in…

SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the August 2023 release

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association in September and what they get from membership. The pace of change in the motor industry puts demand on businesses. Today, businesses need to be better informed, increasingly efficient and more competitive. On your own, this can be a tough call, but as a member of SMMT you have a resource to help you realise your full potential.