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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.
January 2020 New LCV Registrations
Van market up +5.9% marking positive start to 2020.
Response to Government’s 2035 end of sale announcement
"It’s extremely concerning that government has seemingly moved the goalposts for consumers and industry on such a critical issue."
Grey Britain’s no1 car colour in 2019
Grey remains UK’s favourite new car colour after taking top spot for first time in 2018.
December 2019 New LCV Registrations
UK new van registrations up 2.4% in 2019 as market finishes year on a high.
Statement on new government
"We look forward to working with the new government at this critical time for the automotive industry and the country."
November 2019 New LCV Registrations
UK new van market falls for third consecutive month, down -9.6% in November.
Only ambitious Brexit deal will safeguard jobs and Britain’s green future
Industry calls on next government to put sector at heart of economic and trade policies, and agree an ambitious Brexit deal.
October 2019 New LCV Registrations
Van market falls in October but new models help offset market weakness.
Future Mobility Challenge
New tech start-ups and industry heavyweights partner to take on the future of mobility.
New survey shows escalating fears of ‘no deal’ Brexit to UK automotive sector
UK Auto gives reality check on ‘no deal’ Brexit, as new survey shows one in three firms already shedding jobs.
September 2019 New LCV Registrations
UK new van market falls -23.5% in September as regulatory changes and economic uncertainty impact performance.
EU Automotive leaders unite to say “no” to ‘no deal’ Brexit
Europe’s leading automotive representatives warn of catastrophic consequences of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
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