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272,610 new cars registered in September as market rises 21.0% in 14th consecutive month of growth. Fleets drive expansion during ‘new plate month’ while overall private purchases add to uplift. Zero emission vehicle demand continues to grow, but industry calls…

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: With less than 100 days to go, manufacturers finally have clarity on what they are required to sell next year and up to 2030. The industry is investing billions in decarbonisation and recognises the…

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grows 8.6% in most productive August since 2012. 6,660 units leave factories in August, pushing year-to-date volume 62.2% above pre-pandemic levels. CVs made for the domestic market up by 24.4%, while exports fall slightly, down…

UK car production declines by -9.7% to 45,052 units in August, following six months of growth. Production for home market falls -25.2%, as exports also decline by -5.5%. Electrified vehicles represent nearly two in five of all cars produced in…

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 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the August 2023 release

Find out below who has joined the premier automotive trade association in September and what they get from membership. The pace of change in the motor industry puts demand on businesses. Today, businesses need to be better informed, increasingly efficient and more competitive. On your own, this can be a tough call, but as a member of SMMT you have a resource to help you realise your full potential.

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The automotive industry’s commitment to a zero-emission new car and van market remains unchanged. Net Zero cannot be achieved without this sector’s decarbonisation. The Prime Minister has confirmed that a mandate to compel the sale…

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The automotive industry has and continues to invest billions in new electric vehicles as the decarbonisation of road transport is essential if net zero is to be delivered. Government has played a key part in…

UK’s EV transition emerges from ‘early adopter’ market phase, with more than 800,000 EVs registered since 2018 and on track to reach almost 18% market share by year end. Fleets leading electric transition but end of private consumer incentives undermines…

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: BMW’s landmark announcement is yet another vote of confidence in UK automotive manufacturing. Not only does it secure the long-term future of the home of one of the world’s most iconic brands, it also demonstrates…