Sales slump again although EVs buck the trend
Declines in car sales were seen across almost all sectors as political and economic uncertainty and confusion over future government policy on different fuel types continued to knock consumer and
Declines in car sales were seen across almost all sectors as political and economic uncertainty and confusion over future government policy on different fuel types continued to knock consumer and
Increased consumer take-up of EVs remains a challenge. The latest SMMT figures show a drop in EV registrations with the supply of vehicles and a lack of clarity on tax
Fears over no deal, regulatory changes and ongoing uncertainty over future diesel policy and taxation last year were exacerbated by declining consumer and business confidence.
Data on keyless attacks from the General German Automobile Club ADAC, which tested 237 keyless cars,found that all but three were susceptible.
GOOD news in the light commercial vehicle sector: the van market grew 9.6% in November. More than 29,000 vans and pick-ups were registered according to the latest figures from the
UK new car market down -3.0% in November to 158,639 units – SMMT says this reflects uncertainty, falling consumer confidence and supply constraints. Growth for petrol and alternatively fuelled vehicles
THERE’S a new President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Dr George Gillespie OBE, Executive Vice President, HORIBA Automotive Test Systems (ATS) will be the SMMT’s 81st
October 2018 van registrations were helped by a boost in heavy vans – but the Ford Transit Custom headed the sales charts
October 2018 new car sales continued to fall away reports the SMMT, although Alternative Fuel Vehicles did well, showing a 31% increase year on year
The September 2018 van market contracted said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Just under 54,000 new LCVs were registered
The UK new car market fell by -20.5% in September according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Pick-ups enjoyed a hugely popular month in July, but their double digit performance couldn’t mask an overall market decline
The UK new car market remained stable in July, with year-on-year demand growing by 1.2%, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
April 2018 new van market registrations saw a welcome rise according to latest SMMT figures, but the market continues to fluctuate
The April 2018 new car market rose by over 10% which gave a welcome respite from the recent gloom. More analysis here
New SMMT Motorparc data shows diversity of cars on UK roads, with more than 1,500 different model ranges – up 25% since 2007 – automatic gearboxes now fitted to 8.4
The number of female drivers has risen 20% over the last decade according to latest research figures unveiled by SMMT in its new Motorparc data publication.
UK new van registrations fall -5.6% in March, with just under 60,000 hitting UK roads. Smaller vans are up (1.8%) and pick-ups show demand (6.8%) but these LCVs fail to
THE new car market in March 2018 dropped 15.7% according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While that’s a substantial slip in sales,
There was a dip in February’s new car market, reports the SMMT, as diesel sales continued to fall, partially offset by soaring demand for petrol and AFV cars
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