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SMMT Electrified 2021

Business buyers in pole position on Race to Zero as consumers stuck on the grid for electric vehicle adoption

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February 2021 New LCV Registrations

LCV registrations up 22.0% in February as larger vans drive market growth

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February 2021 New Car Registrations

New car registrations drop -35.5% as lockdown depresses demand ahead of ‘new reg’ month

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January 2021 UK Engine Manufacturing

January UK engine production falls -29.3%

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January 2021 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing down -31.5% in January

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January 2021 UK Car Manufacturing

January UK car production falls -27.3% as industry calls for measures to support competitiveness

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Statement on E10 petrol announcement

“The announcement today confirming E10 petrol will be available for motorists from this September is another step towards the 2050 net zero target”

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UK Automotive looks to ex-military personnel to upskill industry

SMMT signs Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming importance of recruitment and retention of veterans and service leavers for automotive industry

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Statement on the re-opening of showrooms

“The fact that retail showrooms must remain closed until April at least, is deeply disappointing given these facilities are Covid-secure”

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Statement on the future strategy of UK’s largest automotive business

“The news today that the UK’s largest automotive business has confirmed its long-term commitment to the UK is very welcome”

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