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UK Automotive Industry News
News & Comment
Keep up to date with the latest news, comment and insight from SMMT, covering all key UK automotive industry issues, developments and trends, including market and manufacturing performance across every sector.
Q2 2023 Heavy Goods Vehicle Registrations
Five quarters of truck fleet growth with UK operator demand back to pre-pandemic levels
July 2023 New LCV Registrations
UK new van market grows for seventh month running
July 2023 New Car Registrations
Summer surge as one new EV registered every 60 seconds
June 2023 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011
June 2023 UK Car Manufacturing
Double digit growth for UK car production since January
SMMT statement on JLR and Tata Motors gigafactory announcement
"This is a shot in the arm for the UK automotive industry, our economy and British manufacturing jobs, demonstrating the country is open for...
SMMT statement on Public Charge Point Regulations
"The announced measures to improve the UK’s EV charging experience will give everyone increased confidence in the network"
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
SMMT awarded Gold employer status for services to armed forces community
June 2023 New LCV Registrations
Best performing half year for new van market since 2019
June 2023 New Car Registrations
New car market powers up as industry calls for VAT cut on EV public charging
May 2023 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
Commercial vehicle output records best May since 2008
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