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

67% of UK car owners support keeping first MOT test at three years rather than extending to four.
74% say typical MOT cost of £35-£45 is a price worth paying for peace of mind with nine in 10 preferring other ways to save money.
Automotive industry calls on government to maintain MOT frequency in its current format.
Sector supports measures to bring MOT up to date with revised emissions and ADAS checks.

“We face fierce international competition so it was pleasing to hear the Chancellor directly reference industrial strategy and measures to attract investment. There is little, however, that enables the UK to compete with the massive packages of support to power a green transition that are available elsewhere.”
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive

New blueprint highlights Britain’s electric vehicle investment advantages but warns of fierce competition as other countries boldly back their own industries. Almost every EV component already built in UK plants, but need to scale up capacity rapidly to secure long-term…

Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations grow 8.5% in best February performance since 1998. Rising deliveries driven by demand for large vans, increasing by 14.0%, and small vans, up by 5.2%. Second month of growth in 2023 drives year-to-date market up…

Britain’s new car market rises 26.2% in February, in seventh consecutive month of growth. Battery electric deliveries rise 18.2%, with all plug-in cars taking almost a quarter market share. Plug-in uptake set to near half a million units in 2023,…

“The new agreement over post Brexit trade between the UK and the EU is a welcome development if it allows for the streamlined flow of goods, including vehicles and automotive components, between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the EU single market”

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

January CV production increases 35.6% to 9,299 units, the best start to a year since 2012. Output rises for both domestic and overseas markets, up 36.2% and 35.1% respectively. Exports drive growth, with nearly six in ten CVs built for…