SMMT News

SMMT has released a statement in response to the 2017 General Election results on behalf of UK Automotive.

UK automotive aftermarket increases turnover to £21.6 billion as more high tech vehicles hit the road. Growing demand for digital services as British motorists buy more car parts, accessories and services online than cosmetics or groceries, new research reveals. Tyres,…

The light commercial vehicle market (LCV) declined in May following a period of exceptionally strong demand. 26,982 new vans hit British roads in May, representing a fall of -5.3%.

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

The UK new car market declined in May ahead of the general election, with demand falling -8.5%, according to figures released today by SMMT. 186,265 new cars were registered in the month, with business purchases driving the market, up 20.1%, to offset declines from private and fleet buyers.

SMMT Open Forum returns to Automechanika Birmingham on 6 June, to highlight the latest cutting-edge technologies and trends.

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

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 2017 that were defined as pre-registrations. CLICK HERE: Download the April 2017 release.

SMMT has launched its comprehensive guide to all things UK Automotive, Motor Industry Facts 2017.

Engine manufacturing reduced by 14.5% in April as month shortened by Easter break.