Reports and Publications


SMMT forecasts new car and van registrations for the UK to 2014. The forecasts are prepared by the SMMT’s Economics Team and are revised on a quarterly basis.

16 April 2013 #Funding and support

April’s edition of the funding and support guide is now available to download below. CLICK TO VIEW: Download publication

14 March 2013 #Environment #Reports Archive

SMMT’s 12th annual New Car CO2 Report shows ongoing reductions in average emissions of new cars. Average UK new car CO2 emissions stood at 133.1g/km in 2012, down 3.6% on 2011.

01 March 2013 #Facts #Reports Archive

The pocket-sized guide to facts and figures for the UK automotive sector. Packed with industry statistics, from registration and production data to greener-driving tips and information on eco innovations.


SMMT forecasts new car and van registrations for the UK to 2014. The forecasts are prepared by the SMMT’s Economics Team. Forecasts are revised on a quarterly basis. Download the January edition here. January 2013

07 January 2013 #Reports Archive

The Motor Industry Press and PR Guide is a comprehensive guide to all automotive manufacturers, PR people and organisations making and shaping news in the industry. As well as an A-Z directory, the Guide contains market statistics, industry diary dates for the year ahead and contact addresses for the major motor industry trade associations world-wide. All the information you need is at your fingertips.

03 December 2012 #Environment #Reports Archive

Commissioned by the Transport Knowledge Transfer Network (TKTN) and the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) and written by Ricardo-AEA for the project partners, this report aims to show how greenhouse gas emissions for HGVs could be significantly cut and focuses on the key technical opportunities.

23 November 2012 #Funding and support

November’s edition of the funding and support guide is now available to download below. CLICK TO VIEW: Download publication


SMMT forecasts new car and van registrations for the UK to 2013. The forecasts are prepared by the SMMT’s Economics Team. Forecasts are revised on a quarterly basis. Download the October edition here. October forecast

27 September 2012 #Reports Archive

SMMT comissioned KPMG to write a report that investigates UK automotive supply chain opportunities in the contect of a recent wave of investment in the country. The report finds that the UK has become a ‘destination of choice’ for global vehicle manufacturers. It also explains the major supply chain opportunities that exist and what makes the UK an increasingly attractive market.

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