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UK automotive industry delivers clear statement on Europe position days before key referendum. Leading British automotive manufacturers stress importance of remaining in Europe. Widespread concern that a “Brexit” could jeopardise current jobs and investment success. Overwhelming majority (77%) of SMMT…

This research study gives a detailed analysis of European Market for Electric Corner Modules. Market Analysis of ECM for Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles are dealt in detail. Cost Benefit Analysis for Electric Corner Modules compared to conventional hybrids,…

This study gives a strategic insight on the recent developments in the European heavy and medium commercial vehicles telematics market. The study provides a comprehensive outlook on revenue and installed base forecast for various telematics services, in the scope of…

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(Anti-clockwise from front left) British built cars Aston Martin Vanquish, Jaguar XF (cutaway), Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer, MINI, Nissan LEAF on display at the inaugural Automechanika Birmingham trade show at the NEC, which starts today.   Figures released today show…

British cars are among the best maintained in the world, with UK motorists spending a collective £21.1 billion a year on servicing and repair. That’s according to a new report – the first official industry analysis of the UK automotive…

SMMT has published Electric Vehicle (EV) registration figures for May 2016 and the year-to-date. Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there have been 63,100 eligible cars registered. Please note: this data includes…

New car market increases 2.5% in May, with 203,585 vehicles registered. Fleet buyers drive growth, with demand up 8.8% in the month. Demand for alternative fuel vehicles outpaces the market with double-digit growth. Demand for new cars in the UK…

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