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UK new van market falls -23.5% in September as regulatory changes and economic uncertainty impact performance. Registrations of small and medium vans up, but larger vans, pickups and 4x4s all down. Performance in the year-to-date still healthy, up 4.5%, as…

UK new car market declines in first nine months of 2019, as Brexit uncertainty stifles consumer confidence.
September registrations up just 1.3% on low volume 2018, with 343,255 joining British roads.
Year-to-date market remains 49,000 units shy of same period in 2018 to record the lowest performance since 2013.

Comedian, actor and writer Al Murray has been confirmed as the celebrity guest speaker for the 103rd SMMT Annual Dinner, to be held on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Well known for his chat show, Al…

SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2019 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the August 2019 release

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UK engine manufacturing rises 7.6% in August following summer shutdown shift. Demand from home and international markets grows 10.9% and 5.8% respectively, but YTD volumes remain down. Almost two-thirds of output shipped overseas this year, highlighting importance of frictionless trade.…

British commercial vehicle manufacturing grows 47.9% in August as new model production boosts output. Production for overseas and home markets rises 71.9% and 17.3% respectively. Year-to-date performance remains down, with -13.4% fewer units produced in first eight months. UK commercial…

UK car production rises 3.3% in August, to 92,158 units, but growth can’t offset substantial April losses.
Monthly output for domestic market grows 15.2% while exports remain stable, rising 0.6%.
Year to date performance down -17.0% as output fails to reach one million units by August for first time in five years.
Industry repeats urgent call for Brexit deal to maintain competitiveness and safeguard jobs.

Europe’s leading automotive representatives warn of catastrophic consequences of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Barrier-free trade crucial for continued success of the deeply integrated pan-European auto sector.
Application of WTO tariffs on cars and vans could mean €5.7bn bill for EU/UK industry and consumers.
Sector calls for no-deal to be ruled out to safeguard the future of European automotive.

With just over one month to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the European automotive industry today made a united call for the UK and the EU to avoid a ‘no deal’ Brexit.