SMMT - Page 13

Fleet and leasing industry reacts to Spending Review

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered a bleak assessment of the UK’s finances, warning the coronavirus crisis would create lasting damage to growth and jobs.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 26 Nov

Brexit: BMW new car price increase ‘irrespective’ of trade deal

The German manufacturer has announced a customs duty related increase of more than £3,000 on the BMW i3.

Brexit 16 Nov

UK used car market ‘bounces back’ in Q3

After two consecutive quarters of decline, the UK’s used car market increased by 4.4% in Q3, according to new data from the SMMT.

11 Nov

October fleet and business registrations show widening gap

There were some 2,500 fewer new cars registered to fleets in October, leaving registrations a third down on where they were this time last year.

5 Nov

Updated: Cap HPI preparing for possible shift in vehicle pricing

Data will be available from January 1, 2021, to ensure fleets can continue to price vehicles accurately and easily, it says.

4 Nov

‘No deal’ price hike threat to electric vehicles

Fleets face having to spend an extra £2.8 billion on EVs over the next five years, with 'no deal' set to increase plug-in vehicle costs by thousands of pounds.

23 Oct

Fleet and business registrations strengthen in September

There were 166,678 new company cars registered with fleets and business in September, according to new figures published by the SMMT.

5 Oct

New car market August 2020 - Glass's

The latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed that registrations in August declined by 5.8%, suggesting another very disappointing month for the industry.

25 Sep

Coronavirus: Chancellor’s jobs plan welcomed by fleet and leasing industry

Plans to help protect jobs announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, have been welcomed by the fleet and leasing industry.

24 Sep

Brexit: Automotive industry warns of ‘no deal’ devastation

Automotive companies from across the UK and EU are calling for an ambitious free trade deal, warning ‘no deal’ will have a catastrophic impact on the industry.

14 Sep

Poor fleet sales contribute to August’s 5.8% decline in new car registrations

New car registrations declined by 5.8% in August, leaving the market almost 40% down year-to-date.

4 Sep

Is ALKS consultation excitement justified?

Concerns about Level 3 technology and automated lane-keeping systems

1 Sep

Coronavirus: Used car sales halve but outlook positive

The used car market halved in quarter two, but year-to-date decline and recent used car sales show the sector is recovering.

11 Aug

Fleet and business new car registrations fail to lift-off

Fleet and business new car registrations showed little sign of recovery in July, but pent-up demand from private motorists provided some good news for carmakers.

5 Aug

Brexit: Zero-tariff deal needed to avoid fleet price increase

Clock ticking on negotiations with Europe as UK bids to avoid car and van price increases.

27 Jul

Chancellor’s financial statement ‘disappointing’ for fleets

The Chancellor's summer economic plan introduced a range of measures to help the UK economy recover from the impact of the coronavirus.

9 Jul

Company car registrations fail to keep pace with private sales

Fleet and business new car registrations show signs of recovery, but private demand is far greater, new figures from SMMT show.

6 Jul

Coronavirus: one in six auto jobs threatened as 'pressure grows'

A third of employees working in the auto industry are still on furlough and up to one in six jobs are at risk as a result of Covid-19.

23 Jun

Coronavirus: New car registrations 89% down at 20,000 in May

New car registrations took another blow in May, as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the car industry.

4 Jun

UK car production reaches lowest point since WW2

UK car production fell to its lowest level since the Second World War in April, down -99.7%, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

29 May

SMMT - Page 13

Fleet and leasing industry reacts to Spending Review

Brexit: BMW new car price increase ‘irrespective’ of trade deal

UK used car market ‘bounces back’ in Q3

October fleet and business registrations show widening gap

Updated: Cap HPI preparing for possible shift in vehicle pricing

‘No deal’ price hike threat to electric vehicles

Fleet and business registrations strengthen in September

New car market August 2020 - Glass's

Coronavirus: Chancellor’s jobs plan welcomed by fleet and leasing industry

Brexit: Automotive industry warns of ‘no deal’ devastation

Poor fleet sales contribute to August’s 5.8% decline in new car registrations

Is ALKS consultation excitement justified?

Coronavirus: Used car sales halve but outlook positive

Fleet and business new car registrations fail to lift-off

Brexit: Zero-tariff deal needed to avoid fleet price increase

Chancellor’s financial statement ‘disappointing’ for fleets

Company car registrations fail to keep pace with private sales

Coronavirus: one in six auto jobs threatened as 'pressure grows'

Coronavirus: New car registrations 89% down at 20,000 in May

UK car production reaches lowest point since WW2

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

SMMT - Page 13

Fleet and leasing industry reacts to Spending Review

Brexit: BMW new car price increase ‘irrespective’ of trade deal

UK used car market ‘bounces back’ in Q3

October fleet and business registrations show widening gap

Updated: Cap HPI preparing for possible shift in vehicle pricing

‘No deal’ price hike threat to electric vehicles

Fleet and business registrations strengthen in September

New car market August 2020 - Glass's

Coronavirus: Chancellor’s jobs plan welcomed by fleet and leasing industry

Brexit: Automotive industry warns of ‘no deal’ devastation

Poor fleet sales contribute to August’s 5.8% decline in new car registrations

Is ALKS consultation excitement justified?

Coronavirus: Used car sales halve but outlook positive

Fleet and business new car registrations fail to lift-off

Brexit: Zero-tariff deal needed to avoid fleet price increase

Chancellor’s financial statement ‘disappointing’ for fleets

Company car registrations fail to keep pace with private sales

Coronavirus: one in six auto jobs threatened as 'pressure grows'

Coronavirus: New car registrations 89% down at 20,000 in May

UK car production reaches lowest point since WW2

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

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Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market