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Car
Car manufacturing
Auto industry leaders from across the South East to identify path to growth
13 Oct 2025
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Commercial Vehicle
LCV registrations
New van demand dips slightly in September but best month ever for EV uptake
6 Oct 2025
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Car
Car manufacturing
Vehicle production slips back in August
25 Sep 2025
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Commercial Vehicle
Car manufacturing
New event drives gains for Britain’s £4.5 billion truck bodybuilder sector
18 Sep 2025
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Commercial Vehicle
LCV registrations
Electric van demand doubles as overall market shrinks again
4 Sep 2025
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Car
Car manufacturing
Car production recovery continues in July
28 Aug 2025
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Commercial Vehicle
SMMT statement on the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant
18 Aug 2025
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Britain’s bus fleet grows – and gets greener – for ninth quarter running
15 Aug 2025
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HGV registration