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.

26th February 2021

Car , UK Manufacturing

January 2021 UK Car Manufacturing

January UK car production falls -27.3% as industry calls for measures to support competitiveness

25th February 2021

Emissions , Environment , Statements

Statement on E10 petrol announcement

"The announcement today confirming E10 petrol will be available for motorists from this September is another step towards the 2050 net zero target"

24th February 2021

Emissions , Statements

UK Automotive looks to ex-military personnel to upskill industry

SMMT signs Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming importance of recruitment and retention of veterans and service leavers for automotive industry

24th February 2021

Covid-19 , Statements

Statement on the re-opening of showrooms

"The fact that retail showrooms must remain closed until April at least, is deeply disappointing given these facilities are Covid-secure"

17th February 2021

HGVs , Registrations

Q4 and Full Year 2020 Heavy Goods Vehicle Registrations

UK HGV registrations fall -32.2% in 2020.

17th February 2021

Registrations

Q4 and Full Year 2020 Bus & Coach Registrations

UK bus and coach registrations decline -32.0% in 2020.

15th February 2021

Environment , Statements

Statement on the future strategy of UK’s largest automotive business

"The news today that the UK’s largest automotive business has confirmed its long-term commitment to the UK is very welcome"

13th February 2021

Emissions , Environment , Statements

Comment on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion

Comment on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion 13th February 2021 SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion...