SMMT News

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing saw double-digit growth in August. 3,744 CVs were built in Britain last month an uplift of…

Engine production rises 11.9% in August with more than 150,000 made for export and home markets…

British car manufacturing fell in August as domestic and overseas demand for production declined.

According to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 103,232 vehicles left UK factories last month – a fall of -5.3%.

Demand for new vans remains stable in August, up 1.5% to 15,619 units. Lighter vans weighing 2.0-2.5T see biggest increase, with registrations rising 39.9%. Year-to-date registrations down -2.8%, and in line with market expectations. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND The…

Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there have been 109,097 eligible cars registered. Please note: this data includes only new car registrations and not commercial vehicles. For questions about these figures, or to…

The UK new car market reported its fifth consecutive month of decline in August…

Entertainer and actor Bill Bailey has been confirmed as the celebrity guest speaker for the 101st SMMT Annual Dinner.

Toughest ever new car emissions tests come into force today. All newly launched car models in UK to be tested on road – for first time anywhere in the world. More representative CO2 and fuel economy figures as lab test…

Find out who has joined the premier automotive trade association and what they get from membership. New members – August 2017.

12.0% July engine production boost counteracts June dip, with output rising by more than 20,000 units ahead of planned August plant upgrades.