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Unprecedented EV discounting shores up September new car market
4 Oct 2024
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More used car buyers go for green with another EV record
9 Aug 2024
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Car
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Two straight years of growth for new car market
5 Aug 2024
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Environment
Auto makers can drive UK’s green growth agenda with carbon emissions halved
9 Jul 2024
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Car
Car registrations
New car market powers up as industry calls for VAT cut on EV public charging
5 Jul 2023
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Used Car Sales
Used car market down but EVs buck trend
10 Feb 2023
Electric car boom drives January registrations
4 Feb 2022
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Car
Car registrations
New car registrations up 11.3% as pent-up demand helps lift market
5 Aug 2020
Manufacturing
UK car production falls -95.4% in May as sector begins to restart
25 Jun 2020
UK Auto calls for car showrooms to re-open, as new calculations reveal £61 million daily cost of closure
21 May 2020
Manufacturing
UK car production falls -37.6% in March as coronavirus halts automotive manufacturing
29 Apr 2020
Automotive needs urgent access to finance
3 Apr 2020
Manufacturing
UK car production falls -18.2% in January
28 Feb 2019
Registrations
UK new car market stable in July with around 1.5m new registrations in 2018
6 Aug 2018
Manufacturing
March decline for UK car manufacturing as industry repeats call for continued membership of customs union
26 Apr 2018
Registrations
UK new car market falls -15.7% in March as new ’18 plate hits roads
5 Apr 2018
Registrations
UK new car market declines in 2017 but demand still third highest in 10 years
5 Jan 2018
Registrations
UK new car market achieves record 2.69 million registrations in 2016 with fifth year of growth
5 Jan 2017
Britain’s used car market motors to record levels in Q3 as 2.1 million vehicles change hands
17 Nov 2016
Registrations
Steady growth for UK new car market in October
4 Nov 2016
Registrations
Growth for UK new car market in August as fleet sector drives demand
5 Sep 2016
Registrations
New car demand level in July after positive start to 2016
4 Aug 2016
SMMT supply chain firms plan significant investment to boost British content of UK-built cars
7 Jun 2016
Registrations
Stable growth for UK new car market in April
6 May 2016
Registrations
Record year for new car market as registrations hit 2.6 million in 2015
7 Jan 2016
Registrations
New car registrations return to growth in November
4 Dec 2015
Registrations
UK new car market up again in August, marking 42nd consecutive month of growth
4 Sep 2015
Registrations
Steady growth for new car registrations in July
6 Aug 2015
Registrations
Record half-year for UK new car market
6 Jul 2015
Registrations
New car registrations grow steadily as ultra-low emission vehicles surge past 10k mark
4 Jun 2015
Registrations
New car buyers go to the polls confident as April registrations hit 10-year high
7 May 2015
Registrations
Record month for new car registrations highlights contribution of automotive to UK economy
8 Apr 2015
British cars becoming even more British, SMMT reveals
17 Mar 2015
Registrations
UK car market experiences longest ever period of growth
5 Mar 2015
Registrations
January rise sees 2015 new UK car registrations off to strong start
5 Feb 2015
European new car market sees 12 months of growth
17 Sep 2014
Registrations
30th month of growth for thriving new car market in August
4 Sep 2014
Registrations
Rejuvenated new car market continues to grow as SMMT revises forecast
6 Aug 2014
Registrations
New car registrations motor to biggest month in a decade
4 Apr 2014
SMMT connects suppliers with finance sector at Meet the Funder 2013
8 Oct 2013
Registrations
Super-September sees new car registrations roar ahead
4 Oct 2013
SMMT opens the door to dialogue between finance sector and automotive industry at Meet the Funder 2013
11 Sep 2013
Registrations
New car demand up 10% in first half of 2013, with private buyers driving growth
4 Jul 2013
Registrations
Private new car demand tops pre-recession levels in May
6 Jun 2013
Registrations
Growth continues in April new car market
7 May 2013
UK automotive careers showcased during National Apprenticeship Week
15 Mar 2013
Young people gear-up to discover careers in automotive retail
2 Nov 2012
Latest cross-party report calls on government to deliver strategy for growth and improved access to finance
10 Jul 2012
SMMT International Automotive Summit – Leading finance experts deliver insight critical to Supply Chain success
27 Apr 2012
Access to finance is key to automotive supply chain growth
8 Dec 2011
Registrations
October new car registrations up as market stabilises
4 Nov 2011
Registrations
August new car market rises for first time in over a year
6 Sep 2011
Industry leaders explore current state of play in automotive sector finance
28 Jun 2011
Registrations
May 2011 new car market on par with 2010
6 Jun 2011
Registrations
Strong fleet demand for new cars eases February decline
4 Mar 2011
Leading economic think tank highlights economic importance of R&D investment and availability of finance
7 Sep 2010
Leading economic think tank highlights economic importance of R&D investment and availability of finance
7 Sep 2010
Leading economic think tank highlights economic importance of R&D investment and availability of finance
7 Sep 2010
Leading economic think tank highlights economic importance of R&D investment and availability of finance
7 Sep 2010
Leading economic think tank highlights economic importance of R&D investment and availability of finance
7 Sep 2010
SMMT Summit: Expert used car panel now complete
15 Jun 2010
Registrations
New car market grows 11.5% in April
7 May 2010
SMMT increases car and van registration forecasts
5 May 2010
Automotive manufacturing benefits in low carbon Budget 2010
24 Mar 2010
Registrations
Car market up in January, despite cold snap and VAT rise
4 Feb 2010
US car industry receives initial loan package approval
11 Dec 2008
Registrations
February new car registrations
6 Mar 2007
Registrations
All eyes on March as February new car market stabilises
6 Mar 2006
Registrations
June new car registration figures
6 Jul 2005
Europe
Competitiveness must be a priority as critical investment decisions loom for UK Automotive
27 Mar 2018
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Charlotte Maher, Ford of Britain
20 Feb 2025
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Industry unites to fight the electric fear
18 Nov 2024
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2 Jul 2024
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3 May 2024
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Next stop, Net Zero: Britain boasts Europe’s biggest new zero emission bus market
16 Feb 2024
UK Automotive calls for urgent action plan to safeguard £14bn recovery as investment deadlines loom
29 Nov 2022
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UK Automotive commits to workforce diversity and inclusion with landmark industry Charter
29 Nov 2022
A sting in the tail for electric vehicle ownership
18 Nov 2022
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International Update
International Update Spotlight: Poland
1 Nov 2022
UK manufacturing holds key to unlocking Government’s domestic and global ambitions
20 Oct 2021
Full throttle needed for UK automotive success
29 Jun 2021
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People
Third term for SMMT President Dr George Gillespie OBE
27 Nov 2020
UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs
28 Sep 2020
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Membership
New members – September 2020
25 Sep 2020
UK-EU FTA a necessity for Automotive
26 Jun 2020
Government greenlights auto retail restart as manufacturing output falls
29 May 2020
Starting the ignition on a successful industry restart
24 Apr 2020
Manufacturing
UK engine production declines -9.3% in February
27 Mar 2020
News
Membership
New members – February 2020
26 Feb 2020
Europe
13 automotive Brexit myths – busted
11 Jul 2019
40 years of automotive innovation revealed at landmark industry Test Day
23 May 2019
News
Industry reports
10 Jun 2016
UK automotive supply chain health improving, finds poll
16 Oct 2015
UK automotive supply chain could see 28,000 jobs boost by 2020, finds study
16 Oct 2015
Week in Brussels – week ending Friday 09 October 2015
9 Oct 2015
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Events news
Lombard to sponsor SMMT’s 2015 Annual Dinner
21 Sep 2015
Uncategorised
Senior Events and Communications Manager
29 Jul 2015
Surge in British-built vehicles with British-made components
13 Mar 2015
Citroen shows what buyers crave at SMMT
9 Jan 2015
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President’s Annual Dinner speech – 25 November 2014
27 Nov 2014
F1-inspired bus tech scoops UK innovation accolade
25 Nov 2014
Report highlights new £2bn potential for UK auto parts supply
4 Nov 2014
Auto suppliers to uncover autonomous vehicle opportunities at SMMT Open Forum
17 Oct 2014
UK manufacturers welcome their new graduates and apprentices
26 Sep 2014
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Supply Chain Project Coordinator
22 Aug 2014
UK automotive needs more overseas suppliers to be globally competitive, says Jaguar Land Rover purchasing boss
11 Jun 2014
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Vacancy – Senior International Manager
11 Jun 2014
International Automotive Summit keynote speech – Ian Harnett, Director of Purchasing, Jaguar Land Rover
11 Jun 2014
Auto industry welcomes manufacturing focus of Budget 2014
19 Mar 2014
Young talent to graduate onto BMW’s new initiative
13 Feb 2014
BMW seeks 160 new apprentices in 2014
10 Jan 2014
UK automotive powers forward in 2013
24 Dec 2013
UK-designed engine wins top innovation prize
26 Nov 2013
Manufacturing
Pinnacle of automotive innovation highlighted by industry award
2 Oct 2013
13 more than lucky for some
29 Aug 2013
UK motor industry and government commit to investment and long-term growth in a competitive sector
12 Jul 2013
Week In Brussels – Week ending Friday 3 May 2013
3 May 2013
SMMT calls for a competitive business environment as part of a new automotive sector strategy in Budget 2013
18 Mar 2013
UK ‘destination of choice’ for global automotive investment
27 Sep 2012
Vince Cable speech at SMMT International Automotive Summit – 12 June 2012, London
14 Jun 2012
BMW and Bosch Board Members address SMMT Summit
12 Jun 2012
Week In Westminster – Week ending Friday 27 April 2012
27 Apr 2012
Competition opens for new funding initiative to enhance the UK’s supply chain
29 Mar 2012
All-electric Renault trio on show at SMMT
23 Mar 2012
Week In Westminster – Week ending Friday 16 March 2012
16 Mar 2012
Budget needs to sustain investment says UK automotive
13 Mar 2012
Ed Miliband speech at EEF National Manufacturing Conference – 6 March 2012, London
6 Mar 2012
Autumn Statement delivers boost to UK competitiveness
29 Nov 2011
Automotive industry calls for investment and growth action in Autumn Statement to boost UK competitiveness
25 Nov 2011
News
Events news
SMMT Annual Dinner, President’s Speech
22 Nov 2011
SMMT President drives home R&D investment message
22 Nov 2011
UK automotive sector is ripe for investment
12 Oct 2011
Industry chiefs geared up to lead UK debate at SMMT International Automotive Summit
28 Jun 2011
Broad ranging summit to cover diverse industry issues
27 May 2011
Lombard to sponsor SMMT’s 95th Annual Dinner
24 May 2011
UKTI confirms ‘Britain Open for Business’ in latest growth and investment strategy
13 May 2011
Budget should back business says UK automotive
15 Mar 2011
Week In Westminster – Week ending Friday 17 December 2010
17 Dec 2010
SMMT calls for government to support R&D to boost economic growth
15 Sep 2010
Motor industry outlines priorities ahead of spending review
2 Sep 2010
Motor industry outlines priorities ahead of spending review
2 Sep 2010
Government issues sustainable growth strategy
20 Jul 2010
Budget offers certainty and clarity to UK automotive industry
22 Jun 2010
Motor industry needs supportive Budget that doesn”t slow recovery
10 Jun 2010
Motor industry calls for clear and consistent Budget 2010 policies
10 Mar 2010
SMMT chief executive addresses KPMG dinner
12 Feb 2010
Manufacturing
RBS and NatWest launch £1bn fund for UK manufacturing sector
14 Jan 2010
Registrations
2009 ends year with strong growth, December up 38.9%
7 Jan 2010
Transcript: The UK motor industry, past present and future
15 Oct 2009
SMMT meets Labour at party conference
29 Sep 2009
Registrations
First growth since April 2008, due to scrappage scheme
6 Aug 2009
Manufacturing
Independent report sets out state of the nation
2 Jul 2009
Manufacturing
May UK vehicle production figures
19 Jun 2009
Manufacturing
Paul Everitt to give evidence to AAP inquiry
20 May 2009
Manufacturing
March UK vehicle production figures
24 Apr 2009
Government must use Budget to send ‘buy now’ signal
26 Mar 2009
Manufacturing
Vehicle production figures for February
20 Mar 2009
Registrations
February market slips further
5 Mar 2009
Manufacturing
UK new vehicle production – January 2009
20 Feb 2009
Prime minister indicates support for the motor industry
14 Jan 2009
Registrations
December market falls, but not as far as expected
7 Jan 2009
US loan package fails to get Senate support
12 Dec 2008
Registrations
Consumer confidence still lacking in November
4 Dec 2008
CBI supports SMMT call for government action
24 Nov 2008
Motor industry call for further action from chancellor
24 Nov 2008
Manufacturing
SMMT calls for government action to support auto sector
19 Nov 2008
Manufacturing
SMMT looks forward to pre-budget report
13 Nov 2008
Manufacturing
Jaguar Land Rover creates 600 new jobs
18 Jun 2008