SMMT News

Three hundred delegates from across the UK automotive industry came together this week at SMMT’s autumn Open Forum event.

The UK new car market experienced modest growth in October following a bumper plate-change month in September, according to figures published today by SMMT.

Thousands of jobs in the UK automotive supply chain received a significant boost last week with the announcement by Britain’s second largest car manufacturer that it will build two of its next generation models in Sunderland.

Today, SMMT released figures for September pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in September 2016 that were defined as pre-registrations. CLICK HERE: Download the September 2016 release.

SMMT statement following Nissan’s announcement regarding production at its Sunderland Plant on 27 October 2016.

British engine manufacturing grows 6.3% in September, with 239,086 units built. Domestic demand drives production up 38.1%…

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing saw a slight decline in September, according to latest figures from the SMMT.

UK car manufacturing reported steady growth in September, with production rising by 0.9%, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Exports rose 5.0% to reach 123,119 units, offsetting a -10.6% decline in production for the home market. Overall year-to-date output increased 10.5% to 1,292,453 units, as production for global markets grew for a 14th consecutive month…

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership. New members – October 2016.

One of the most highly anticipated events in the UK automotive industry calendar, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ Annual Dinner, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on 29 November 2016.