SMMT News

Today, SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2017 that were defined as pre-registrations. CLICK HERE: Download the May 2017 release.

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market saw an increase in registrations in June 2017 following four consecutive months of decline. Demand for new vans rose by 1.8% last month.

SMMT has released electric vehicle (EV) registrations for June 2017.

The UK new car market has declined for a third consecutive month with 243,454 new units registered in June, according to figures released by SMMT. Registrations fell at a slower pace than in the previous two months, by -4.8%, as demand continued to stabilise following a record first quarter and the subsequent market turbulence caused by the recent changes to Vehicle Excise Duty. The market is now more in line with 2017 forecasts.

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

Engine manufacturing bounces back after Easter dip, with output up 5.5% to 230,606 units. Production for export rises 7.7% with 129,916 units destined for overseas markets. Boost for domestic demand as year to date output surpasses half a million by…

British commercial vehicle manufacturing declines -11.3% in May to 6,875 units. Increased demand from resurgent European markets see exports grow by 11.5%. Year-to-date output declines -8.7%, with export growth unable to offset home market losses. British commercial vehicle (CV) production…

New car production falls -9.7% overall in May as car makers adjust production schedules for new model introductions. Demand from overseas buyers remains strong, despite a decline in May. Production levels rebalance following record start to the year. UK new…

The UK automotive industry has today called on government to seek an interim arrangement with the EU that would maintain membership of the single market and customs union until a final agreement on a new relationship with the EU is negotiated and implemented.

UK Automotive’s 18th annual Sustainability Report reveals the manufacturing sector turned over a record £77.5 billion in 2016.