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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.
October 2022 New Car Registrations
EVs energise new car market but chargepoint rollout must accelerate
September 2022 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
UK CV production up in best September since 2011
Setpember 2022 UK Car Manufacturing
Production down in September as UK Auto seeks stability to sustain record £7.9bn EV exports
SMMT statement on new Prime Minister
SMMT statement on Rishi Sunak’s appointment as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister
SMMT secures Silver Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
SMMT services to armed forces community recognised with Ministry of Defence Silver Award
September 2022 New LCV Registrations
September plate change sees first growth for British van market in 2022
September 2022 New Car Registrations
New car market up as plate change September marks one million EV milestone
August 2022 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
British CV output nearly doubles in best August for a decade
August 2022 UK Car Manufacturing
British car output up but record input costs threaten recovery
SMMT statement on Growth Plan
“The Chancellor’s Growth Plan opens the door towards an automotive recovery with encouragement for investment and tax cuts designed to rebuild consumer confidence”
SMMT statement on government Energy Bill Relief Scheme
"The new Business Secretary has given thousands of automotive companies vital breathing space, helping keep their operations viable this winter"
Automechanika Frankfurt 2022
UK’s £50 billion aftermarket sector to seek trade opportunities at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022
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