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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.
April 2022 New Car Registrations
April new car market declines -15.8% as supply constraints see 2022 outlook downgraded
March 2022 UK Engine Manufacturing
UK engine production declines -22.7% in March
March 2022 UK Car Manufacturing
Global supply challenges wipe 100,000 cars from UK automotive output in first quarter
March 2022 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
Commercial vehicle production accelerates as March output surpasses pre-pandemic levels
SMMT statement in response to bi-annual MOT proposals
"Stretching MOT intervals will undermine the safety net at a time when vehicle miles driven are increasing"
SMMT Test Day reflects EV model choice
Car makers treble battery range and deliver 15-fold increase in model choice in a decade
Commercial Vehicle Show 2022
Commercial Vehicle Show celebrates strong exhibitor demand as preparations ramp up for 2022 Show
SMMT statement on Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate proposals
"Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate proposals are the most ambitious of any major market in the world"
March 2022 New LCV Registrations
UK van registrations fall -27.6% as global supply challenges hamper pandemic recovery
March 2022 New Car Registrations
New car market feels supply chain squeeze during critical ‘new numberplate’ month
SMMT Industry Forum appoints Richard Sadler as Managing Director
SMMT is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Sadler as the new Managing Director of SMMT Industry Forum.
SMMT statement on zero emission bus funding and consultation
"Greater funding for zero emission buses will be massively welcomed as the sector has had a torrid time because of the pandemic"
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