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.
Automotive guidance for aftermarket providers
Automotive aftermarket sector ready to keep millions of British vehicles roadworthy as SMMT launches Covid-19 guidance.
Guidance for UK automotive manufacturing restart
Automotive manufacturing sector ready to ramp up production, as SMMT publishes safe restart guidance.
Statement on ‘click and collect’ services
"We welcome today’s clarification that automotive retailers can now operate contactless ‘click and collect’ services from outside their premises."
Automotive guidance for vehicle retailers
Auto retail sector ready to get Britain moving again, as NFDA and SMMT publish safe restart guidance.
Q1 2020 Used Car Sales
UK used car market down -8.3% in Q1 2020 to 1.8 million as coronavirus hits March transactions.
Paul Heard appointed CEO of SMMT Industry Forum
SMMT is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Heard as the new Chief Executive of SMMT Industry Forum.
April 2020 New LCV Registrations
Coronavirus shrinks UK new van market, as registrations plummet -86.2% in April.
April 2020 New Car Registrations
Record -97.3% fall for UK new car market in April as coronavirus shuts showrooms.
March 2020 UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
Commercial vehicle production down -41.8% as coronavirus takes toll on UK manufacturing.
March 2020 UK Car Manufacturing
UK car production falls -37.6% in March as coronavirus halts automotive manufacturing.
March 2020 UK Engine Manufacturing
UK engine production declines -40.0% in March as coronavirus hits output.
Motorparc Data 2019
Vehicle ownership in the UK surpasses 40 million, with many still on the roads supporting nationwide coronavirus response.
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