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.

28th June 2022
Event News , UK Manufacturing

From Full Throttle to Full Charge

Urgent action needed as UK Auto faces £90 million energy cost hike

21st June 2022
Statements

SMMT response to introduction of UKCA markings

"SMMT has been working closely with policymakers to develop workable solutions for the introduction of UKCA markings"

14th June 2022
Statements

SMMT response to end of Plug-in Car Grant

"The decision to scrap the Plug-in Car grant sends the wrong message to motorists and to an industry which remains committed to Government’s net...

13th June 2022
Emissions , Environment , Future Mobility

Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS35) in Oslo

British zero emission vehicle tech set to electrify EVS 35 in Oslo

6th June 2022
LCVs , Registrations

May 2022 New LCV Registrations

New van registrations fall for fifth consecutive month as supply squeeze continues

6th June 2022
Cars , Registrations

May 2022 New Car Registrations

May new car market declines as supply constraints hold back deliveries

31st May 2022
Motorparc

UK Van Motorparc Data 2021

Commercial vehicles reach record share of vehicles on road

31st May 2022
Motorparc

UK Motorparc Data 2021

Three quarters of a million EVs now on UK roads, but car ownership falls for second year

26th May 2022
Engines , UK Manufacturing

April 2022 UK Engine Manufacturing

UK engine production falls -2.7% in April

26th May 2022
CVs , UK Manufacturing

April 2022 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

Strong start to the year continues for UK CV production

25th May 2022
Car , UK Manufacturing

April 2022 UK Car Manufacturing

Global pressures hold back April car production

24th May 2022
Environment , Event News , Future Mobility , LCVs , Registrations

UK Van Owners and Operators Survey

Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van plan’ to switch owners to electric

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