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Record number of used cars bought in first half of 2016

The UK’s used car market grew by 7.9% to more than 4 million units in the first half of 2016, according to new figures published by the SMMT.

24 Aug

More fleets switching to plug-ins: only 28% go to private buyers

Fleets are driving the uptake of plug-in vehicles, with just one in four being registered to private buyers, new data suggests.

22 Aug

Fleet registrations grow as private new car sales falter

UK new car registrations to fleet and business were up 5% in July, while private sales fell by 6% when compared to the same month last year.

4 Aug

Experts call for Government help to speed uptake of low emission technology in UK

Fleet demand for hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles will increase, but if full-electric cars are to succeed, Government must play its part in encouraging uptake.

14 Jul

New car fleet sales growth continues as retail registrations decline

Fleet new car registrations have continued to grow, despite retail registrations declining for another month.

8 Jul

Carmakers report £71.6bn turnover, but stress EU deal crucial to success

The UK automotive industry turned over a record £71.6bn last year – up 7.3% on 2014 – and now employs 814,000 people, with 17,000 new jobs created in 2015.

29 Jun

Government urged to strike EU deal which safeguards UK automotive

The Government has been urged to secure a deal which safeguards UK automotive after the country voted to leave the European Union (EU).

24 Jun

Remaining in Europe ‘critical to future’ of UK automotive

The UK motor industry has restated its view that staying in the EU is best for its business and best for British jobs, just days ahead of the referendum.

20 Jun

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British cars are among 'the best' maintained in the world

British cars are among the best maintained in the world, with UK fleets and motorists spending a collective £21.1 billion a year on servicing and repair.

8 Jun

Fleet and business growth drives new car registrations for second month

Fleet and business growth has driven new car registrations for the second month in a row, according to SMMT data.

6 Jun

Growth continues in April fleet registrations

Fleet and business registrations continued to grow in April 2016, up 5.5% according to the latest SMMT figures.

6 May

Fleet and business registrations recover in record-breaking month

The UK’s new car market grew by 5.3% in March, with fleet and business registrations accounting for 49.4% of the market, according to the SMMT.

7 Apr

More than half of new cars sold with autonomous safety tech

More than 1.5 million UK motorists a year are now selecting cars featuring self-activating safety systems, according to analysis revealed today by the SMMT.

29 Mar

Fleet and business registrations down 1.1% in February

Latest figures from the SMMT for February have shown fleet registrations are 1.4% down year on year.

4 Mar

SMMT members want to stay in the EU

Three quarters of SMMT members say remaining in Europe is best for their business, according to the results of a new survey.

3 Mar

New car market makes best start in 11 years

The new car market got off to a positive start in January, with registrations climbing 2.9% compared with the same month in 2015, to reach an 11-year high.

4 Feb

UK automotive firms speak out on ‘critical’ business benefits of EU membership

British automotive firms have spoken out about why remaining in Europe matters to their businesses in a series of case studies published by the SMMT.

29 Jan

Connected car technology distractions ‘can be fatal’

Manufacturers are under fire for putting road safety at risk, with the latest in-car technology likely to distract drivers, according to experts.

25 Jan

Record new car registrations put pressure on residual values

Cap is predicting a challenging year, with volumes in the used car marketplace continuing to rise thanks to record levels of new car registrations in 2015.

8 Jan

SMMT data reveals record year for fleet registrations

New car registrations have exceeded 2.6 million units for the first time, with fleet and business registrations accounting for more than half of the market.

7 Jan

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Record number of used cars bought in first half of 2016

More fleets switching to plug-ins: only 28% go to private buyers

Fleet registrations grow as private new car sales falter

Experts call for Government help to speed uptake of low emission technology in UK

New car fleet sales growth continues as retail registrations decline

Carmakers report £71.6bn turnover, but stress EU deal crucial to success

Government urged to strike EU deal which safeguards UK automotive

Remaining in Europe ‘critical to future’ of UK automotive

British cars are among 'the best' maintained in the world

Fleet and business growth drives new car registrations for second month

Growth continues in April fleet registrations

Fleet and business registrations recover in record-breaking month

More than half of new cars sold with autonomous safety tech

Fleet and business registrations down 1.1% in February

SMMT members want to stay in the EU

New car market makes best start in 11 years

UK automotive firms speak out on ‘critical’ business benefits of EU membership

Connected car technology distractions ‘can be fatal’

Record new car registrations put pressure on residual values

SMMT data reveals record year for fleet registrations

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Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

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Record number of used cars bought in first half of 2016

More fleets switching to plug-ins: only 28% go to private buyers

Fleet registrations grow as private new car sales falter

Experts call for Government help to speed uptake of low emission technology in UK

New car fleet sales growth continues as retail registrations decline

Carmakers report £71.6bn turnover, but stress EU deal crucial to success

Government urged to strike EU deal which safeguards UK automotive

Remaining in Europe ‘critical to future’ of UK automotive

British cars are among 'the best' maintained in the world

Fleet and business growth drives new car registrations for second month

Growth continues in April fleet registrations

Fleet and business registrations recover in record-breaking month

More than half of new cars sold with autonomous safety tech

Fleet and business registrations down 1.1% in February

SMMT members want to stay in the EU

New car market makes best start in 11 years

UK automotive firms speak out on ‘critical’ business benefits of EU membership

Connected car technology distractions ‘can be fatal’

Record new car registrations put pressure on residual values

SMMT data reveals record year for fleet registrations

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

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