As wintry conditions arrived in the UK, news that car production returned to growth in October after a September downturn warmed up the week. Although the 7.4% uplift in output couldn’t offset the year’s earlier declines, it is a positive…

Attention was firmly on the Chancellor this week as he delivered the Autumn Statement, and whilst we welcome his plans to deliver economic stability and – hopefully – growth whilst addressing the hole in public finances, there was always going…

754 new buses and coaches join UK roads in Q3, down -11.6% year on year and marking 2022’s first quarter of decline. Registrations of minibuses, the largest segment by volume, fall -26.9% but new single and double deckers rise 13.2%…

UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations climb by 30.1% to 10,034 units in Q3. Best third quarter since 2017, driven by demand for artic trucks, up 53.1%, and rigids, up 15.8%. Year-to-date market up 7.8%, but still -18.4% down against…

The automotive industry faces many challenges, perhaps more than at any time in its history. Some are beyond our control, but must be overcome if we are to deliver both for society and the economy. Yet the most pressing challenge…

UK used car transactions fall -12.2% in Q3 2022 with 1,785,447 vehicles changing hands. Second consecutive quarter of decline as new car supply shortages hit volumes. Battery electric vehicle demand continues rise as sales grow 44.1% to 16,775. Download the…