13 Brexit myths BUSTED by the motor industry
The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy, accounting for £82 billion turnover and over 100,000 employed. This is due to more than 30 manufacturers building some 70 vehicles in the ...
The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy, accounting for £82 billion turnover and over 100,000 employed. This is due to more than 30 manufacturers building some 70 vehicles in the ...
New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal that the UK’s new car market enjoyed marginal growth of 1.4% in February – breaking five consecutive months of declinin...
161,013 new cars were registered in the UK in January according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders – that’s a fall of 1.6% compared to the same month last yea...
New car registrations fell for a second consecutive year in 2018, with a 5.5% year-on-year drop in December capping a turbulent year for the industry. A number of factors have affected business an...
The UK new car market declined by a modest 3% in November, as stalling consumer confidence, continued supply delays due to WLTP emissions testing and model replacement all combined to affect overal...
It has been a long time since the decision for the UK to leave the EU was made. After much in-fighting, resignations and negotiations, it appears that a Brexit deal has been hammered out by the gov...
The UK new car market declined by –2.9% year-on-year in October, with 153,599 new vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). T...
As was perhaps to be expected with the pre-WLTP rush last month, the new car market bottomed out in September, falling 338,834 units. This equates to a 20.5% fall year on year. While the industry ...
The new car market grew 23.1% year-on-year in August – traditionally one of the smallest sales months for the industry – ahead of new Worldwide Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) emissions legisla...
The UK’s new car market grew 1.2% year-on-year in July, thanks to large fleet registrations, an increased “feel-good factor” and some fantastic new car deals, according to the the Society of Motor ...