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New car sales recover slightly as model availability improves

Following September’s decline of 22.49%, October's registrations were down 2.9% year-on-year, leaving the market down 7.2% year-to-date, with WLTP still impacting on model availability.

20 Nov

Diesel new car sales and fleet registrations decrease

New car registrations to fleet and business are down 7.7% year-on-year, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

5 Nov

SMMT Future Mobility Challenge helps shape future mobility

Nearly 50 new players from the technology sector came together with five of the world’s leading motor industry brands, to help shape the future of transport and mobility.

18 Oct

Fleet uptake of new cars declines by 22.4% in WLTP backlash

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) new car registration figures show fleet uptake declined by 22.4% in September, as a result of WLTP testing backlog.

4 Oct

No-deal Brexit could increase car and van prices by £1,500

New SMMT analysis suggests that no-deal and the resulting tariffs on light vehicles alone would add £5 billion to the collective EU-UK auto trade bill.

19 Sep

CBI calls on the UK government to save the automotive industry from a cliff edge post-Brexit

By Olivia Bridge, political correspondent, Immigration Advice Service

13 Sep

Are ICE vehicles losing out to alternative fuel power trains?

Vehicles driven by the internal combustion engine (ICE) look like they are losing out to alternative fuel power trains. Simon Harris reports

Alternative fuels 6 Sep

Fleet and business new car sales up 23%

There were 52,656 cars registered to fleet and business, with 41,438 private registrations, equating to a 56% market share, says SMMT.

5 Sep

Fleet figures talk 'dramatic changes' over 40 years

We asked key fleet figures from the past 40 years to identify some significant innovations and the impact they have had on the industry. Simon Harris reports

28 Aug

Van operators may need O-licences if EU changes its rules

Despite Brexit, vans of 2.5 tonnes-plus may still have to comply with EU rules, especially when deliveries take them across the border. By Steve Banner

Legislation 20 Aug

UK true fleet market grows in July

The UK true fleet market grew by 1.4% in July, according to the latest figures from Dataforce.

14 Aug

Diesel new car demand falls by 24%

Diesel registrations fell by 24.4% in July as petrol demand grew by 20.1%, while alternative fuel vehicles enjoyed an uplift of 21%, new SMMT figures show.

6 Aug

Government’s LTASC fund provides £54m boost to automotive sector

A Government-backed scheme has delivered a £54 million boost to England’s automotive supply chain.

6 Aug

Overcoming the obstacles to ULEV take-up

Organisations wanting to add electric vehicles to their fleets have traditionally faced many barriers, but these are being solved. Andrew Ryan reports

Electric vehicles 31 Jul

Skoda achieves record true fleet market share

koda has announced record UK fleet sales results for the first six months of the year, delivering more than 10,500 new cars to business customers.

19 Jul

Uncertainty impacts new car market as decline in diesel registrations continues

The decline in diesel new car registrations continued in June, with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reporting a 28.2% fall compared to June 2017.

5 Jul

SMMT says Brexit must include single market to avoid risk to UK automotive sector

The SMMT today called for swifter progress on Brexit and a deal that, as a minimum, maintains customs union membership and delivers single market benefits.

26 Jun

Fleet and business car sales down 50,000 units year-on-year

Fleet and business car registrations were down by almost 50,000 units in the first five months of 2018, compared to the same period last year.

5 Jun

Honda showcases Civic Type R pick-up truck concept

Honda UK has showcased a Civic Type R pick-up truck concept at the annual SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) test day.

24 May

Strong demand for used electric and hybrid cars

Zero emission electric cars enjoyed a surge in popularity in the used market, with demand rising 33.8% to 2,927 units, followed by hybrids, which rose 14.1%.

17 May