News & Comment

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.

5th October 2022
LCVs , Registrations

September 2022 New LCV Registrations

September plate change sees first growth for British van market in 2022

5th October 2022
Cars , Registrations

September 2022 New Car Registrations

New car market up as plate change September marks one million EV milestone

29th September 2022
CVs , UK Manufacturing

August 2022 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

British CV output nearly doubles in best August for a decade

29th September 2022
Car , UK Manufacturing

August 2022 UK Car Manufacturing

British car output up but record input costs threaten recovery

23rd September 2022
Statements

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”

21st September 2022
Statements

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"

13th September 2022
Event News , International Trade

Automechanika Frankfurt 2022

UK’s £50 billion aftermarket sector to seek trade opportunities at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022

8th September 2022
Statements

SMMT statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II

"We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who dedicated her life to the service of the...

5th September 2022
Statements

SMMT statement on the election of Liz Truss as Conservative Party leader

"SMMT congratulates Liz Truss on her election as Leader of the Conservative Party"

5th September 2022
LCVs , Registrations

August 2022 New LCV Registrations

UK van market records further decline in August

5th September 2022
Cars , Registrations

August 2022 New Car Registrations

New car market ends five months of decline ahead of plate change

25th August 2022
CVs , UK Manufacturing

July 2022 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

UK commercial vehicle output continues growth with best July for six years

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