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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.
SMMT statement on the Spring Budget 2023
"We face fierce international competition so it was pleasing to hear the Chancellor directly reference industrial strategy and measures to attract investment"
Powering Up Britain’s EV Supply Chain
Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges
February 2023 New LCV Registrations
Best February in quarter of a century for UK van market
February 2023 New Car Registrations
UK new car market posts seventh straight month of growth
SMMT statement on Windsor Framework
"The new agreement over post Brexit trade between the UK and Northern Ireland is a welcome development"
January 2023 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
British CV output up in best start to year since 2012
January 2023 UK Car Manufacturing
UK car production stable in January as EV output charges ahead
FY 2022 Heavy Goods Vehicle Registrations
Q4 2022 Heavy Goods Vehicle Registrations 16th February 2023 HGV market posts another year of growth as supply chain issues begin to ease UK...
FY 2022 Bus & Coach Registrations
Q4 2022 Bus & Coach Registrations 16th February 2023 Bus and coach market declines in 2022 with net zero funding needed for recovery Demand...
Used car market down but EVs buck trend
Used car market down but EVs buck trend Used car transactions fall -8.5% in 2022 with 6,890,777 units changing hands as supply chain restraints...
New Industry Forum Chief Executive Officer
Ashley Fernihough appointed CEO of SMMT Industry Forum
Janaury 2023 New LCV Registrations
New van market starts growth year with January boost
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