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

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership: AGC Glass UK Ltd – www.agc-glass.eu Commercial Fuel Solutions Ltd – www.commercialfuelsolutions.co.uk Great Central Plastics Ltd – www.greatcentralplastics.com Sealey – www.sealey.co.uk Lucas Oil…

UK new bus, coach and minibus market up 5.9% in Q2 2023, as 1,129 vehicles join Britain’s road transport network. Growth driven by surge in demand for double and single deckers, up 211.3% and 32.0% respectively, while demand for minibuses…

New HGV market rises by 17.2% in Q2 2023 as fleet renewal returns to pre-pandemic levels. Double-digit growth for rigid and articulated trucks, with volumes up 12.5% and 23.3% respectively. Sector seeks sustainable strategy to spur depot investment and green…

UK used car market grows 4.1% in Q2 2023, with more than 1.8 million units changing hands. Sales of used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) soar by 81.8%, accounting for record 1.7% market share. First half transactions also up 4.1% on…

Britain’s light commercial vehicle market grows 44.2% in July, the seventh consecutive month of growth, with 26,990 units registered. Electric van demand almost doubles – up 94.6% in the month. New outlook expects LCV market to grow by 16.1% to…

New car market up 28.3% in July to record full year of non-stop growth. One battery electric car registered every 60 seconds as deliveries surge 87.9%. New market outlook expects one new BEV registered every 50 seconds by year end,…

Best first half to a year since 2011 as CV output increases 16.0% to 58,675 units. Best June since 2008 up, 23.0%, and rounds off third consecutive month of growth. Latest independent outlook expects light CV production to grow 44.0%…

British car production rebounds 11.7% in first six months with 450,168 units made as June completes fifth consecutive month of growth. Electrified vehicle production YTD surges 71.6% to new first half record, with 170,231 units rolling off factory lines. Latest…

The pace of change in the motor industry puts demand on businesses. Today, businesses need to be better informed, increasingly efficient and more competitive. Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association in July.