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The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) is one of the UK’s largest, most influential trade associations, representing sectors ranging from R&D and manufacturing of cars, vans, trucks, buses, taxis and trailers; to tech, software, servicing and the supply chain. Our members include large multi-nationals. SMEs and start-ups, and SMMT’s remit is to support, safeguard and champion their businesses and competitiveness, promoting their interest to government, stakeholders and media in the UK and globally.
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Summer signals UK’s electric and self-driving future
Summer is a quieter period for the new car market as many buyers tend to wait for new-plate September, but this year brought positive news: the ninth successive month of overall market growth after the best performing August for eight years. It reflects ongoing recovery in new car demand, with growth driven by both new entrants and, increasingly, electrified models with hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs together responsible for just under six in 10 new registrations – up from one in 15 some eight years ago.
EVs lift August new car market but September is key test
Electric van share reaches record high during low-volume August
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