Reports and Publications

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader’s (SMMT) 10th annual sustainability report reveals that the UK motor industry is home to some of the cleanest and most efficient automotive production plants in Europe.

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 has published its eighth new car CO2 report which shows that CO2 emissions from new cars fell by their biggest ever margin in 2008. The average model now emits just 158.0g/km – 4.2% less than the 2007 figure and 16.8% down on the 189.8g/km base level in 1997.

Produced jointly with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) and the Department for Transport, the guide – Right Van Man – gives individual van buyers and drivers top tips on van choice and use to help cut running costs and CO2 emissions from light commercial vehicles.

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.

This fact sheet highlights the fuel consumption/efficiency of heavy commercial vehicles.

Oil pollution and fuel storage on HGVs by Richard Martin, Environment Agency.

For the first time, SMMT has commissioned research looking at attitudes and opinions of some of its most important customers. Women and motoring is free to download and is based on an Ipsos-MORI omnibus survey and focus group discussions.

This guide provides an overview of topics that vehicle manufacturers/importers, body builders and converters need to consider when developing their business case and plans for implementing type or individual vehicle approval for their products.

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.