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Fleet car registrations drop 13% as VED changes introduced

Fleet and business registrations of new cars have fallen 12.86%, in the month that new higher VED rates were introduced.

4 May

Calls for calmer, more measured diesel debate to reflect advances

Anti-diesel headlines could adversely impact the fleet sector’s green initiatives.

2 May

Auto industry reaches pivotal moment as technology advances

Fundamental change is catalyst for new business models and mobility services.

19 Apr

Records tumble as fleet drives new car market

The UK new car market grew by 8.4% in March, thanks to a surge in fleet and business registrations, according to figures published by the SMMT.

5 Apr

Connected and autonomous vehicles will improve quality of life for people with limited mobility, finds SMMT

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) will transform the lives of six out of every 10 people in the UK, according to new research published today.

30 Mar

Alphabet joins calls for consistent tax incentive structure for electric vehicles

Leasing company Alphabet has joined calls from the SMMT to be consistent in electric vehicle taxation policies, and avoid penalising drivers moving to greener cars.

2 Mar

Manufacturers to focus investment in low carbon or EV technology

UK automotive remains resilient despite ongoing uncertainty presented by the global economy and the UK’s future relationship with the EU, research suggests.

1 Mar

SMMT urges Government to take ‘consistent approach’ to EV incentives

SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes has called on the Government to take a “consistent approach” to incentives for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

24 Feb

More than 8 million used cars sold in 2016

Britain’s used car market reached record levels in 2016 with 8.2 million vehicles finding new owners – an uplift of 7.3% – according to figures from the SMMT.

16 Feb

Private sales on the up as growth in fleet registrations steadies

The UK new car market achieved a 12-year high in January, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

7 Feb

True fleet growth of 6.7% outstrips other registrations in record year

Biggest gainer is Land Rover while the usually popular Volkswagen shows dip.

26 Jan

White remains UK’s favourite new car colour but buyers heading back to black

Demand for white cars has fallen for the first time since 2005, but the colour is still the most popular among new car buyers.

20 Jan

Fleet industry reacts to PM’s Brexit vision

The fleet industry has welcomed further details of the Government’s Brexit strategy, which includes pulling out of the EU single market.

18 Jan

Fleet sales drive new car registrations to record high

The UK new car market achieved another record year in 2016, with annual registrations climbing for the fifth year in a row to almost 2.7 million.

5 Jan

Brexit minister meets UK automotive industry at round table event

The UK automotive industry has met with Brexit minister David Davis to call for access to the single market to be retained.

13 Dec

£4.5bn tariff threat to cars if single market access lost

EU tariffs on cars could hit £4.5bn, with import tariffs alone pushing up the list price of cars imported to the UK from the continent by an average of £1,500.

30 Nov

Appetite for electric vehicles grows as used car market hits record levels

Growth in the used car market continued in the third quarter of 2016 as UK buyers snapped up a record 2,148,050 vehicles, according to SMMT figures.

17 Nov

Fleet registrations pull new car registrations into growth

New fleet car registrations have pulled September registrations into 1.6% overall market growth.

5 Oct

Nissan Leaf, EV, electric vehicle, EV chargingg infrastructure, plug-in vehicles.

Government Plug-In grant delivers 23,109 low emissions vehicles this year

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed 23,109 vehicles that are eligible for the Government's Plug-In grant have been delivered this year.

16 Sep

Fleet sector drives new car demand in August

Fleet and business registrations are continuing to help drive demand in the new car market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

5 Sep

SMMT - Page 20

Fleet car registrations drop 13% as VED changes introduced

Calls for calmer, more measured diesel debate to reflect advances

Auto industry reaches pivotal moment as technology advances

Records tumble as fleet drives new car market

Connected and autonomous vehicles will improve quality of life for people with limited mobility, finds SMMT

Alphabet joins calls for consistent tax incentive structure for electric vehicles

Manufacturers to focus investment in low carbon or EV technology

SMMT urges Government to take ‘consistent approach’ to EV incentives

More than 8 million used cars sold in 2016

Private sales on the up as growth in fleet registrations steadies

True fleet growth of 6.7% outstrips other registrations in record year

White remains UK’s favourite new car colour but buyers heading back to black

Fleet industry reacts to PM’s Brexit vision

Fleet sales drive new car registrations to record high

Brexit minister meets UK automotive industry at round table event

£4.5bn tariff threat to cars if single market access lost

Appetite for electric vehicles grows as used car market hits record levels

Fleet registrations pull new car registrations into growth

Government Plug-In grant delivers 23,109 low emissions vehicles this year

Fleet sector drives new car demand in August

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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 20

Fleet car registrations drop 13% as VED changes introduced

Calls for calmer, more measured diesel debate to reflect advances

Auto industry reaches pivotal moment as technology advances

Records tumble as fleet drives new car market

Connected and autonomous vehicles will improve quality of life for people with limited mobility, finds SMMT

Alphabet joins calls for consistent tax incentive structure for electric vehicles

Manufacturers to focus investment in low carbon or EV technology

SMMT urges Government to take ‘consistent approach’ to EV incentives

More than 8 million used cars sold in 2016

Private sales on the up as growth in fleet registrations steadies

True fleet growth of 6.7% outstrips other registrations in record year

White remains UK’s favourite new car colour but buyers heading back to black

Fleet industry reacts to PM’s Brexit vision

Fleet sales drive new car registrations to record high

Brexit minister meets UK automotive industry at round table event

£4.5bn tariff threat to cars if single market access lost

Appetite for electric vehicles grows as used car market hits record levels

Fleet registrations pull new car registrations into growth

Government Plug-In grant delivers 23,109 low emissions vehicles this year

Fleet sector drives new car demand in August

Most read

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

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

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

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market