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British commercial vehicle manufacturing declines -11.3% in May to 6,875 units. Increased demand from resurgent European markets see exports grow by 11.5%. Year-to-date output declines -8.7%, with export growth unable to offset home market losses. British commercial vehicle (CV) production…

New car production falls -9.7% overall in May as car makers adjust production schedules for new model introductions. Demand from overseas buyers remains strong, despite a decline in May. Production levels rebalance following record start to the year. UK new…

The UK automotive industry has today called on government to seek an interim arrangement with the EU that would maintain membership of the single market and customs union until a final agreement on a new relationship with the EU is negotiated and implemented.

UK Automotive’s 18th annual Sustainability Report reveals the manufacturing sector turned over a record £77.5 billion in 2016.

SMMT has released a statement in response to the 2017 General Election results on behalf of UK Automotive.

UK automotive aftermarket increases turnover to £21.6 billion as more high tech vehicles hit the road. Growing demand for digital services as British motorists buy more car parts, accessories and services online than cosmetics or groceries, new research reveals. Tyres,…

The light commercial vehicle market (LCV) declined in May following a period of exceptionally strong demand. 26,982 new vans hit British roads in May, representing a fall of -5.3%.

SMMT has released electric vehicle (EV) registrations for May 2017.

The UK new car market declined in May ahead of the general election, with demand falling -8.5%, according to figures released today by SMMT. 186,265 new cars were registered in the month, with business purchases driving the market, up 20.1%, to offset declines from private and fleet buyers.

SMMT Open Forum returns to Automechanika Birmingham on 6 June, to highlight the latest cutting-edge technologies and trends.