Tag : SMMT
Today in Fleet: Monday 22 May
All the key news in fleet… Triple whammy for UK true fleet market in April The UK’s true fleet market fell 25.1% in April as it … Read More »
New VED rates take toll on April fleet registrations
Both the fleet and overall new car markets saw double-digit declines in April following the implementation of new VED rates.
Today in Fleet: Thursday 27 April
All the key news in fleet… UK car manufacturing boom as exports drive demand Exports continued to drive British car manufacturing in March, as demand rose … Read More »
Progress on European new car emissions slows
CO2 emissions of new cars sold in the EU continued to fall last year but at a slower rate.
Barometer – April 2017
UK manufacturing in demand Overseas demand helped deliver the biggest February for UK car production in 17 years, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) … Read More »
March registrations hit all-time high ahead of VED changes
The UK’s new car market grew by 8.4% in March, making it the biggest month since records began, according to figures published by the Society of … Read More »
Funding for connected and autonomous vehicles to include public testing
Business Secretary Greg Clark has announced plans for the first phase of £100m investment in connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) testing infrastructure, which will be used … Read More »
UK car manufacturing hits 17-year high in February
Overseas demand helped deliver the biggest February for UK car production in 17 years.
Fleet market rises while diesel registrations decline
According to latest data published by SMMT, new car registrations saw a slight downturn in February, with rising fleet demand helping to counter a downturn in private registrations.
‘Anti-diesel agenda’ to hinder progress on CO2 emissions says SMMT
Average new car emissions fell for the 19th consecutive year but the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that the ‘anti-diesel’ agenda will halt further … Read More »
UK car manufacturing puts in best January in nine years
UK car production started 2017 on a high, with output in January up 7.5% year on year.
Britain’s used car market reaches record levels in 2016
More than 8 million used cars were sold in 2016, up 7.3% and marking a new British record, latest SMMT figures show.
January registrations at highest level since 2005
The UK new car market hit the ground running in January, with rises in fleet and overall registrations and a new milestone for alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Record new car registrations driven by fleet sales
UK new car registrations hit an all-time high in 2016, with fleets responsible for much of the growth.
Fleet registrations up 5.1% in November
The fleet market continued to drive new car registration growth in November, with the overall market seeing record year-to-date figures.
Exiting single market will add £1,500 to car prices, warns SMMT
List prices for cars could rise by £1,500 post-Brexit if the UK doesn’t stay in the single market.
Demand for electric cars surges as used car market reaches record level
Growth in the used car market continued in the third quarter of 2016 with a record 2,148,050 vehicles sold and accelerated demand for ultra-low emission vehicles.
Fleet registrations continue to drive new car market growth
The UK new car market saw a modest rise in October, supported by continued growth in the fleet sector and for alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Fleet registrations help drive September new car market to record level
Fleet take-up of the new 66-plate helped new car registrations reach record figures in September, latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) … Read More »
Export demand drives UK car manufacturing to 14-year high
UK car production rose 9.1% in August, driven by strong demand both home and overseas.
43% of drivers have left car keys with a stranger
Drivers are being urged to take action to help prevent vehicle theft as new figures find that 43% of motorists have left their car keys with … Read More »
Fleet sector drives new car registrations in August
Rising fleet demand continued to offset lower private new car registrations in August, new figures show.
UK’s used car market reaches record level in first half of year
Record numbers of used cars were sold in the first half of this year, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show. … Read More »
“We want to hear Brexit ideas,” urges Business Secretary Savid Javid
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has moved to reassure the fleet and automotive sectors over Brexit, saying he wanted to hear ideas from firms about how the … Read More »
Access to single market critical to continued UK car market growth, says SMMT
The success of the UK car market has been due to unrestricted access to the single market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) … Read More »
