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Today, SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2018 that were defined as pre-registrations. CLICK HERE: Download the February 2018 release.

More than a quarter of a million engines produced by British factories in February. Exports jump 16.1% in the month as 157,880 units head overseas – 62.0% of all output. Engine manufacturing up 10.3% so far this year as strong…

British commercial vehicle production falls -24.2% in February to 6,019 units. Decline in both home and overseas demand, with output falling -34.7% and -18.5% respectively. Year-to-date CV manufacturing down -21.6% compared with first two months of 2017. UK commercial vehicle…

British car manufacturing declines -4.4% in February to 145,475 units.
Exports steady, dipping -0.8%, with more than eight in 10 cars heading overseas.
Domestic demand falls for seventh consecutive month, with output for the UK down -17.0%.

With one year to go until the UK leaves the EU, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today set out its priorities to assure the UK automotive industry’s future success. The move follows agreement of a Brexit transition period, designed to allow business to continue as usual while a new UK-EU trading relationship is negotiated.

SMMT Regional Forum unites automotive business leaders from across the South West to discuss new opportunities for growth. Speakers from Honda; Ford; and Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership join more than 100 local businesses and government representatives. Thousands of…

The nationwide search is on for the UK Automotive industry’s most successful women, as nominations are launched on International Women’s Day. Now in its third year, Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry event seeks to recognise and celebrate…

Today, 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 January 2018 that were defined as pre-registrations. CLICK HERE: Download the January 2018 release.

New van registrations rise 6.4% to 14,135 units in February 2018. Increased demand sees best February performance in a decade. Year-to-date registrations remain steady. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK’s new light commercial…

February 2018 EV registrations Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there have been 131,968 eligible cars registered. Please note: this data includes only new car registrations and not commercial vehicles. For questions…